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China's healthcare firms bag $6.8b worth of deals in 2020 YTD
China's healthcare firms bag $6.8b worth of deals in 2020 YTD
The sector has gained attention from investors since the pandemic.
South Korea to invest $980m in local medical equipment sector
It plans to boost locally produced biotech and quarantine-related products.
Singapore's healthcare-related stocks averaged 37% gains in YTD 2020
They made it to the city’s top 200 stocks by daily turnover.
HC Surgical shareholder blames CEO for breach of duty
This was related to the hiking of its stake in Julian Ong Endoscopy & Surgery.
NOVI Health brings holistic approach to lifestyle-based illnesses
Its team of medical specialists, dietitians, and fitness coaches offers lifestyle interventions.
India urged to ramp up healthcare spending
The country ranked at 170 out of 188 countries in health expenditure.
Pharma sector records 16.6% QoQ growth
Total market cap of top companies declined 11.4% QoQ.
Recovery in local patient visits in sight for Thai hospitals
They experienced a drop in patient traffic after lockdown measures.
Nine in 10 consumers unaware what counterfeit medicines are: survey
More than half of respondents believe that it is the same as generic medicine.
Find out who won at this year's Healthcare Asia Awards
The event was held via video conferencing throughout the week of 14-17 April.
Singapore-listed ISEC Healthcare's profit fell 37% to $974,680m in Q1
This was mainly attributed to a fall in business activities in Malaysia.
Doctor Anywhere rolls out teleconsultation for suspected COVID-19 cases
The public fees for video consultations is at $7.01.
Singapore's HC Surgical buys control stake in endoscopy business for $536,060
It plans to buy the remaining stake at a later stage.
Philippines eases ban on overseas travel of health workers
Those with signed contracts as of 8 March are allowed to leave.
India's hospitals reel from outpatient slump
People have been reluctant to visit hospitals out of fear of the pandemic.
Chinese cities grab $355m sovereign loan to revamp health infrastructure
This includes enhancing the treatment capacity of medical institutions to deal with epidemics.
Pandemic triggers reforms in China's healthcare
Only 10 community health centres in Wuhan were prepared to admit COVID-19 patients.