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APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally

Across the globe, a rise in government healthcare spending will boost market growth, but Asia Pacific is set to lead the pack.

APAC to become fastest-growing hospital market globally

Across the globe, a rise in government healthcare spending will boost market growth, but Asia Pacific is set to lead the pack.

Swire Pacific invests in new private hospital in Shenzhen

The hospital will have a gross floor area of about 64,000 sqm, with 350 inpatient beds.

Beijing Hospital co-launches medical center for seniors

This has been established in partnership with JD Health and the Chinese Aging Well Association.

China leads Asia Pacific in high-value oncology deals in 2020

China has 3,667 ongoing clinical trials for 1,761 oncological drugs as of 10 March.

Nurses in Singapore's public healthcare to see 5%-14% pay raise

Allied health professionals and pharmacists will also have a 3%-7% pay raise in 2021.

Two in five Singaporeans turn to telehealth to address sleep problems: survey

Over half of those surveyed said the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their ability to sleep.

Singapore startup TeleMedC forms partnership with German medical center

The partnership will establish a research and development project on retinal diseases.

Malaysia's DoctorOnCall ties up with insurance and healthcare firms

It has partnered with Great Eastern to include telemedicine as an optional benefit.

India's Max Healthcare bags $165m in fundraising round

Proceeds will be used partly for meeting the company’s capital spending.

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.