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WeDoctor eyes $1b Hong Kong IPO

It has invited pitches from investment banks to lead the platform’s listing.

Alibaba injects more assets into healthcare unit: report

The group's stake in Ali Health will rise to 59.5% from 56.6% as a result.

Headwinds in Singapore's pharma industry could hurt revenues

Companies face challenges in clinical trials and intellectual property.

Indonesia's frontline hospital Sulianti Saroso defends readiness in tackling COVID-19

The hospital offers 11 isolation rooms for patients with symptoms of COVID-19.

Asia's healthcare industry turns to big data to streamline services

China completed five data centres that exclusively collect citizens’ health profiles.

Nearly half of Asia Pacific consumers to use telemedicine within five years

Seven in 10 consumers prefer a single touchpoint for managing their healthcare.

Deteriorating drug pricing environment concerns Japan's pharmas

The government plans to impose another price cutting mechanism in April 2020.

Here's why you shouldn't miss the 4th Healthcare Asia Forum Roadshow Series

Industry players will share their experiences addressing the most pressing issues in healthcare.

Singapore to invest $574.73m in fight against COVID-19

A bulk of this allocation will go to the country’s health ministry.

Singapore's top healthcare stocks averaged total returns of 36.2% YTD

Medtecs Internartional came out top with a 197% surge in total returns.

OUE Lippo Healthcare reversed to $2.31m profit in 2019

The inclusion of its interest in First REIT boosted the profits from its investees.

Myanmar's UHC push dampened by severe underfunding

There is currently less than one bed available for 1,000 patients in the country.

India's weakened healthcare heightens risk of COVID-19 spread

The country currently runs on 8.5 hospital beds per 10,000 patients.

Singapore digital health startup Gmedes launches delivery app for routine medications

The G-MEDS app will allow same or next day delivery of medicines.

Singapore-based HiDoc to set up condo-based telehealth kiosk

The company’s first kiosk will serve residents of Ola executive condominium.

Malaysia's ageing population to boost demand for healthcare services

The government will be urged to expand access to healthcare services.