Gwyneth Bejer

Australia invests $187.2m in health and medical research projects

One of the projects will examine the role of gut bacteria in bowel cancer.

Singapore General Hospital to open new neuroscience clinic

The facility combines neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology services.

Respiratory CGT development remains limited as funding drops

However, R&D efforts on automation and AI are advancing manufacturing.

Malaysia’s BTMC unveils ‘Hospital Connect’ for AIA agents, policyholders

Services include continuous vital-sign monitoring and medical assessments.

India’s ultrasound systems market to reach $263m by 2034

The country accounted for 7% of the Asia Pacific market in 2025.

Respiratory inhaler devices market to hit $51.9b by 2034

Key drivers include developments in smart and sustainable designs.

First Chinese Medicine Hospital begins services in Hong Kong

Government-subsidised outpatient appointments will be increased.

Artemis Hospitals to establish 110-bed facility in Mauritius

The new hospital will be built in partnership with Falcon Healthcare Group.

Breast cancer drugs market to be valued at $57.1b by 2031

By end user, hospitals accounted for about 46% of the total market value.

Sunway Medical Centre unveils Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

It provides ultra-high-resolution imaging with lower radiation exposure.

KFSHRC develops 3D printing technique to treat inner ear disorders

The method involves digitally redesigning the damaged inner ear structure.

India’s cardiovascular monitoring devices market to reach $153m in 2036

The country represents 7% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2025.

Arete Hospitals adopts ‘SkyWalker’ robotic system for knee replacements

The system is designed to work with the NitrX Evolution implant.

Bumrungrad to open $136.8m luxury hospital in Phuket by 2027

Its first phase is scheduled to begin in mid-2027.

South-west Victoria health services to merge from April 2026

The hospital’s urgent care centre will expand onsite and virtual care services.