Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s healthtech startups garner $1.5b in funding in five years
                                                                                 
                    
                    The sector experienced a funding peak of $515m in 2023.
                
                                
            Southeast Asia’s healthtech startups garner $1.5b in funding in five years
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The sector experienced a funding peak of $515m in 2023.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Stronger partnerships urged to make healthcare accessible in remote areas
                                                                                                 
                        
                        DKSH Healthcare said Southeast Asian nations should push for stronger public-private partnerships and harmonise regulatory standards.
                    
                                        
                    
                SingHealth, World Stroke Organisation to improve stroke care in SEA
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This aims to increase stroke-certified centres in the region.
                    
                                        
                    
                FV Hospital joins Thomson Medical Group, one of the largest healthcare M&A in SEA
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Group has purchased the hospital for over a whopping $381.4m.
                    
                                        
                    
                Global Assistance and Healthcare to improve evolving needs of global business landscape
                                                                                                 
                        
                        GAH is also seeking to expand in other markets with the increase in travel.
                    
                                        
                    
                Precision medicine and silver tourism amongst future trends in medical tourism
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Southeast Asian markets are thriving in new treatment options.
                    
                                        
                    
                Life science firms may consider regulatory pathways to promote innovations in SEA
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Innovative products have opportunities for growing medical tourism.
                    
                                        
                    
                Why medical tourists prefer SEA healthcare: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The advantages are affordability, shorter waiting times, and quality care.
                    
                                        
                    
                DocMed to raise S$30m in upcoming Series B round
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The healthtech firm is expecting to expand its footprint in other ASEAN markets.
                    
                                        
                    
                Healthcare private equity firm raises nearly US$500m for Asia healthcare fund
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The fund will attract both existing and new investors.
                    
                                        
                    
                Job portals for healthcare professionals in Southeast Asia launched
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Docquity has now 400 employers on on board and sees 30% MoM growth.
                    
                                        
                    
                MakatiMed partners with Parkway Hospitals for physician exchange programme
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The two hospitals will collaborate on patient consultations mainly via telemedicine.
                    
                                        
                    
                Private capital groups eye unpenetrated speciality care groups in India and SEA
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Quadria Capital said Southeast Asia should invest in a specialist talent pool.
                    
                                        
                    
                Majority of doctors in Southeast Asia ride the digital shift: study
                                                                                                 
                        
                        91% of doctors are active in digital learning events
                    
                                        
                    
                Medical Tourism in SE Asia: What it is, and What it isn’t
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Endless beaches, large leafy plants, robust tropical weather, and exotic fruits.  Sounds like a luxury travel magazine perched on a bookshelf in the waiting room of a  doctor’s office, right? Where is this magical place being described?
There are many possible answers to that question, so it requires a bit more information. You can also add: frenzied large cities with motorbikes jammed at every intersection during rush hour, and eager street vendors selling copious amounts of vegetables, juices, grilled meats, and fish, while children leave school in their obligatory uniforms. Only one part of the world checks all of the boxes for this, and that is Southeast Asia. 
                    
                                        
                    
                South Korea, ASEAN set to expand bilateral cooperation in health insurance, IT
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The collaboration may include sending policymakers in ASEAN countries to train in Korea.
                    
                                        
                    
                Democratising healthcare in SEA: From traditional hospitals to digital healthcare providers
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Healthcare innovation in Southeast Asia is accelerating at a phenomenal rate, with total healthcare spending expected to increase to US$740b by 2025 from US$425b in 2021. 
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                