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Thailand hospitals bank on growing capacities and scheme-backed patients

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services added two new hospitals in H1.

SGQR to be rolled out across 27 hospitals

DBS has worked with three healthcare clusters on the payment infrastructure. The Singapore Quick Response Code (SGQR) will be launched across 27 public hospitals, specialty centres and polyclinics in the first phase of a transition to the payment code, DBS Bank announced.

MORE Health launches international access to Japan's health services

The partnership with Japan’s Integrity Health will deliver a remote health diagnosis.

Britain's AstraZeneca invests $1b in Chinese life sciences parks

It will also boost the headcount in its Shanghai R&D centre to 1,000.

Neonatal care firm Child Health Imprints secures $2.3m funding

They plan to expand their manufacturing base in South Korea.

MyDoc, BaoViet to launch digital clinics in Vietnam

Policyholders can access English and Vietnamese consultations through mobile phones.

Biopharma firm SinoMab BioScience seeks $1.75b in IPO

It is focused on the treatment of immunological diseases, with a focus on mAb-based biologics.

India eyes single regulatory framework for local and foreign medical devices

All imported devices are currently subject to US FDA approval for registration.

Chinese generic drug firms face stiff competition from Indian drugmakers

They offer lower labour costs and stronger R&D capabilities.

India pharma industry to hit over $38b by 2022

The government is urged to create a research ecosystem that will support the sector's growth.

GIC and investment firm KKR invest $940m in Philippine hospital group

The consortium will subscribe to $136.67m worth of 41.3 million new common shares.

Singapore, Philippines spearhead medtech across SEA

The Lion City’s Diagnostics Development hub has delivered 400 technologies and four products since 2014.