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Manulife Hong Kong scales up China hospital network
It has expanded into more than 3,000 hospitals across mainland China.
Manulife Hong Kong scales up China hospital network
It has expanded into more than 3,000 hospitals across mainland China.
First ever smart pharmacy vending machine in Singapore unveiled
The machine features teleconsultation services available during work hours.
MOH declares new fee benchmarks in Singapore private healthcare
The benchmarks are effective in moderating growth of private surgeon charges.
French development finance institution invests $35m to APAC healthcare fund
Proparco invested in Quadria Capital to provide affordable healthcare in South, Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s Temasek Foundation sets up S$100m endowment for maternal and child healthcare
The fund was named in honour of the late Richard Magnus.
Singapore health and wellness firm launches mobile app
The app has teleconsultation, online booking and live chat functions.
Younger Australians more likely to go into debt to pay for medical bills
Over 15.5% of Austalians polled have medical debts for themselves or a loved one.
Thailand can boost efficiency, lower costs in healthcare with wider tech adoption: report
The country ranked fifth in the global healthcare security index 2021, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
Evercare Chattogram commits to filling healthcare gaps in Bangladesh
Evercare Hospital introduced multispecialty healthcare to the country’s second-largest city.
Logistics facility dedicated to Singapore’s healthcare sector opens
The 8,700 square-metre facility costs US$20m.
St Luke’s ElderCare to open first active ageing hub before HealthierSG launch
Singapore’s healthcare reform begins in July 2023.
Singapore hospital touts use of AI-powered stroke imaging tool
RapidAI can process imaging data in one minute, much faster than a 20-minute manual scan
A peek into Hong Kong’s healthcare balance sheet
Chief Executive John Lee revealed developments in research and biotech funding.
Healthcare real estate gains popularity among APAC investors
Life sciences and senior housing were the top non-traditional forms of real estate assets in 2022.
Korea, US agencies call for global regulatory standards on AI-assisted medical product development
Overseas regulatory agencies will be invited to workshops jointly hosted by the Korean MFDS and the US FDA.
JD Health rolls out telemedicine service for skin concerns
It will use advanced technology such as AI to obtain a patient’s skin report.