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Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b

The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.

Japanese pharma company buys US drugmaker for $5.9b

The US firm is developing a treatment for one the major causes of vision loss in aging adults.

German pharmaceutical firm plans new APAC bioprocessing plant in South Korea

Merck will use its Asia Pacific Bioprocessing Center for commercial manufacturing for its biotech and pharmaceutical clients.

This startup’s clinic software is the first to be fully compatible with HealthierSG

Galen Health is one of the vendors that joined HealthierSG’s SmartCMS Programme.

Growing home health market to bring in radically new digital solutions

BCG predicts a surge in new technologies and competition between ecosystems providing hybrid healthcare.

M1, Fullerton to launch 5G-powered maritime telemedicine in Singapore in July

Seafarers will soon enjoy access to teleconsultations and have their medicines delivered by drones.

Hong Kong gov’t pilots radiology diagnostic service program

The pilot programme will offer CT and MRI scans to residents of the New Territories East.

Can NFT be used as a health wallet for data privacy? SingHealth reveals how

NFT may potentially help patients get full ownership of their data.

Japan’s Shin Nippon Biomedical Labs to buy US-based Satsuma for nasal powder migraine drug

Developed by Satsuma, STS101 is a nasal powder formulation of the anti-migraine drug, dihydroergotamine mesylate.

Services from healthcare providers in Singapore slightly grew in Q1 23

The study showed that the healthcare provider segment went up to 51.3.

OUE Lippo Healthcare, CUHK to operate the international medical centre

Prince Bay Hospital is seen to be commissioned in 2024 with over 200 beds. 

GlobalData sees new biopsy device boosting India’s bone cancer treatment market

The newly patented device simplifies tissue extraction in a bone marrow biopsy.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital's 'smart ward' improves staff well-being

TTSH employs innovation, robots, and automation for service efficiency and unburdening a leaner workforce.

Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is now 75% complete

Dedicated cancer care centre targets Q3 launching.

Indonesia’s Airlangga University Hospital inks cooperation agreement with Singapore's Icon Cancer Center

Icon Cancer Center Singapore is part of Icon Group, the largest dedicated cancer care provider in Australia. 

South Korea seeks to be a global medical devices export powerhouse

The Ministry of Health and Welfare declared its plan to develop the segment.

The majority says cost-of-living crisis is biggest barrier to staying healthy

Nearly half are expecting a healthcare cost increase in the next three months.

How ChatGPT can change healthcare sector

The AI chatbot has the potential to change healthcare, GlobalData said.