Healthcare

Japan eyes record budget to boost welfare spending

But the retirement age may soon be raised.

Healthcare spending in Singapore is shifting from hospital-building to maintenance

The Lion City has a strong pipeline of hospitals to respond to booming medical demand.

IHH Healthcare Q2 profits plunged 65.8% to $104.49m

Weaking currency hurt its profits and revenues.

China's Ping An Good Doctor forays into Southeast Asia with Grab

It will bring online healthcare services to the region.

Government subsidy upgrades could uplift Raffles Medical

All of its clinics are approved to provide the Community Health Assist Scheme in Singapore.

Governments rush to revamp regulations as costs rise

Asian countries are rolling out multi-pronged strategies to boost their healthcare sectors and keep attracting investments.

Malaysia's fledgeling elderly care pressured to cater to booming silver pool

Nursing homes are run mostly by charitable groups providing final stages of care to the elderlies.

Healthcare breaches top Australia data offenses in April-June

Healthcare cyberincidents beat financial and education sector offenses.

Singapore public hospitals cave under pressure of overcrowding

Average daily bed occupancy rates for public hospitals is at 85%.