Healthcare

Rising population boosts APAC's over-the-counter drugs market

In countries with high populations, patients rely on neighborhood chemists for medications.

Rising population boosts APAC's over-the-counter drugs market

In countries with high populations, patients rely on neighborhood chemists for medications.

Singapore ranks first in healthcare readiness

It scored a point of 71 in a global index.

High cost of dialysis slows APAC's kidney disease market

The market is dominated by the diagnosis segment.

Digital support for type 2 diabetes patients remain limited

This presents opportunities for digital marketing of T2D therapeutics.

China's online healthcare untouched by internet antitrust push

Shares of online healthcare firms soared despite new antitrust laws on internet companies.

Philippines faces risks of limited funding for pandemic response

The country remains vulnerable to another surge in COVID-19 cases.

Japan signs deals for vaccine preorders four times the population

The move was lauded as local vaccines remain in Phase II stage.

India needs to invest in resilient healthcare information infrastructure: report

Risk communication emerged as the weakest link during the pandemic.

APAC's sterilization equipment market on the rise as hospitals multiply

The region accounts for more than 20% of the market globally.

Swedish firm acquires Singapore-based dialysis clinic chain ARCA

ARCA operates 18 clinics across Singapore and Malaysia.

New Life Therapeutics CEO on addressing medical needs by investing in biopharma

Aggarwal believes that the Sonnet BioTherapeutics' diabetes neuropathy treatment will be a gamechanger.

Are India's underfunded hospitals equipped to deal with the pandemic?

The country is unable to raise healthcare expenditure by more than 3.8% of GDP, compared to the APAC average of 6.64%.

Aoyuan Healthy acquires 55% equity in Liantianmei for $101.72m

With this acquisition, Aoyuan holds 60% equity interest in the company.

Hutchinson Telecomm, Bowtie Life roll out telemedicine service

First time users will get a waiver on consultation fees, two days’ basic medication, and free delivery.

ASLAN Pharma to open new testing sites in Australia and the US

The sites are ready to enroll atopic dermatitis patients into the company's multiple ascending dose study testing.

GovTech licenses mass thermal scanner software for SMEs, NGO

The software runs on deep learning and low-cost off-the-shelf hardware.

Japanese pharma Eisai to open Vietnam wing

The goal is to tap into the country’s growing pharmaceutical market.