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Top three healthcare firms in Singapore averaged total return at 31.2% in January-July 2019

These three firms’ average dividend yield came at 3.3% over the same period.

Top three healthcare firms in Singapore averaged total return at 31.2% in January-July 2019

These three firms’ average dividend yield came at 3.3% over the same period.

Indian drugmakers expand to China through joint ventures: report

Tight competition in the US is driving Indian pharmaceuticals east.

Buyout sought for India's Apollo Hospitals as owner seeks to pay debt

The aim is to reduce the Apollo shares pledged by the controlling family as collateral to lenders, to 20% of their total holding.

Taiwan's health ministry to greenlight cell therapies for two hospitals

Shin Kong International HealthCare Center in Taipei is likely to be approved for non-cancer related cell therapy.

Chinese healthcare revenue growth set to weaken

The plan by the State Council to cut high-value medical consumables prices deals a heavy blow.

Temasek unit invests $5m in HC Surgical Specialists

It will be done through a 3-year 5.5% convertible bond at a conversion price of $0.54 per share.

Raffles Medical Group profits down 14.7% in H1

Operating revenue fell due to the promotion and building costs for its Chongqing hospital.

Temasek unit invests $5m in HC Surgical Specialists

It will be done through a 3-year 5.5% convertible bond at a conversion price of $0.54 per share.

Singapore's medical device market value to hit $1.3b by 2023: analyst

Increased government expenditure will support the segment.

Is it time to invest in at-home technologies for chronic disease care in Singapore?

Two in five health practitioners recommend a more integrated hospital-home care approach.

Mount Alvernia Hospital and Icon SOC partner to launch $25m integrated cancer centre

The upcoming facility is expected to start its operations in late 2020.

China's healthcare service sector's revenue to hit $1.16t by 2020

Tech giants such as Ping An and Tencent are tapping into blockchain and AI to address the sector’s talent shortage.

Chinese drugmakers' revenue could be dragged by stricter regulatory oversight

This follows the accounting scandal of a pharmaceutical firm accused of fabricating revenue and costs.

China's medical device imports to continue slump in 2019-2020

The 25% hike imposed in 2018 have resulted in a sharp fall in imports of MRI systems, X-ray apparatus, patient monitors and ophthalmic instruments from the US.

Thailand public hospitals cave under pressure from medical tourists

About 1.4 million international patients received medical treatment in 2012.

Malaysia's medtech sector stages turnaround as investments pick up

Domestic direct investments more than doubled in 2018 to $372m.

Medical device revenues to dip in 2020 as R&D expenses rise

The push for domestic production will divert more funds into research and development to cushion against trade tensions.