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Bumrungrad International Hospital creates first digital microbiology laboratories.

This includes the digitization of its core laboratory, handling 60-70% of its annual tests.

COVID-19 dampens Japan's pharma market

Reduced healthcare spending will affect multinationals' capabilities to launch new products.

Malaysia's ageing population to drive healthcare demand

The country is having high incidence and prevalence of non-communicable diseases.

COVID-19 pushes healthcare sector reform in Pakistan

Poor track record may delay the process despite the government's political will.

Australia healthcare spending signals future growth

High demand is forecasted in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Pandemic to further ramp up healthcare spending in APAC

Countries are declaring fiscal stimulus packages to fight the pandemic.

China's healthcare spending to reach $49b by 2023

By then, China will account for 23% of the world’s healthcare spending.

Private operator Healthscope sells New Zealand pathology business for $364m

Customary approval is expected to be completed within the next six months.

Pharma export trajectory to further improve in Bangladesh

The government aims to raise self-sufficiency in key pharmaceutical raw materials.

Philippine medical device market to grow 9% by 2024: Fitch

It will benefit from a strong economic performance over the next five years.

COVID-19 hampers Philippines' universal healthcare goals

The national health insurance programme is contracting by 33% - 35% from the target.

Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital gains three Healthcare Asia awards

Operating with a patient-centric model, the hospital delivers services, including teleradiology, with full-time specialists.

Institut Jantung Negara: Caring beyond your heart

IJN's has carried out 36,381 screenings for its outreach programme, which targets rural areas in Peninsular Malaysia.

RadLink Asia bags Diagnostics Provider of the Year Award

The firm is the first to offer the fully digital PET and CT scanner, Discovery MI, in ASEAN.

Malaysia's medical device market sees new regulations

These will bring Malaysia closer in line with the ASEAN medical device directive.

Australia to invest $13.42m in healthtech R&D

The fund will be used for the discovery of better treatments of eight chronic diseases.