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South Korea's healthcare exports jumped 38.3% in 2020
South Korea's healthcare exports jumped 38.3% in 2020
Medicine exports soared 62.6% to $8.43b during the period.
Launch of generic oncology drugs underway in India
The government has approved generic versions of a kidney cancer drug.
TVM Capital Healthcare sells portfolio hospital
The hospital has a capacity of 250 beds plus out-patient facilities.
APAC emerged as second largest market for hospitals, outpatient centres
China’s medical insurance schemes will help improve healthcare access in the country.
Infrastructure initiatives boost traditional Chinese medicine production
Demand for traditional Chinese medicine is rising in developed economies.
Fortis Memorial Research Institute launches pediatric tumor clinic
The clinic aims to treat children with a variety of solid tumors and cancers.
Indonesia's Gorry Holdings to invest in infrastructure expansions
The health tech firm will also invest in AI and machine learning.
Generic medications and Asia-Pacific health systems: A viable win-win-win strategy?
This article explains in greater detail the challenges faced by the generic drug manufacturing industry.
Medtecs International revenue skyrockets by 480.4%
Global surge in demand for PPEs attributed to the increase in revenue.
IHH Healthcare revenue dips 10% in 2020
But shows recovery QoQ across all markets.
OUE Lippo Healthcare to roll out recapitalisation plan
Part of the plan is converting existing shareholder loans and accrued interests.
Private sector growth boosts India's medical devices market
The country could rely more on the sector due to rising healthcare expectations.
Thomson Medical Group sees 1.3% revenue fall in H1
The drop was caused by low patient loads in Singapore, Malaysia.
COVID-19 surge to overwhelm Malaysia's health system: report
ICUs at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and University Malaya Medical Centre have hit full capacity.
Ping An Good Doctor's revenue rose 35.5% to $1.06b in 2020
The company’s average daily consultations jumped 23.9% to 903,000.
111 rolls out mobile healthcare services in Northeast China
Baiyi Doctor Group will provide internet-based diagnosis and treatment.
Thailand's Siriraj Hospital installs telemedicine in mobile stroke unit
A video conferencing system was integrated for doctors to remotely assist stroke patients.
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