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Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Zhongshan Hospital ties up with Ping An for healthcare research
Their agreement covers service, scientific research, teaching and branding.
Singapore hailed over health tech innovation amidst pandemic
It remained at the top of the IMD-SUTD Smart City Index for the second year in 2020.
India's NIIFL invests $286.26m in Manipal Hospitals
This marks its direct private equity fund’s first investment in India’s healthcare sector.
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.
Quadria Capital acquires minority stake in Hermina Hospitals
The amount of the investment was undisclosed.
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.