Healthcare

MOH scraps full-deductible IP riders from 2026

This is amidst low employer healthcare spending and a growing insurance market.

Singapore–Malaysia medtech pilot seen luring more regional investment

Participation would still hinge on market opportunity and product demand.

Keppel DC REIT subsidiary secures loans, green bond issuance

Of these, KDCR Tokyo 2 TMK secured a $92.4m (¥11b) term loan.

Singapore medical inflation to hit 16.9% in 2026

Key drivers of rising healthcare costs in Singapore include an ageing population and a higher incidence.

iX Biopharma accelerates WaferiX portfolio commercialisation with Orion Labs deal

iX will commercialise its WaferiX drug delivery using Orion’s healthcare network in the county.

SGH, NUS research reveals how magnets can help patients with type 2 diabetes

The treatment mimics the effects of exercise without the physical strains.

First REIT renews short-term lease for Siloam Hospitals Lippo Cikarang

Extension sustains rental income as trust reviews Indonesian healthcare portfolio.

MEURAKI to double partners, expand gamified wellness platform

It is raising money from its first seed funding round.

Cordlife granted extension to appeal license suspension

The company stopped collection of cord blood units before suspension period

Singapore, Australia expand cooperation under CSP 2.0

The partnership outlines a ten-year framework across five key pillars.

IHH Healthcare launches ‘Global Incubator Programme’ for startups

The group will work with selected participants in three-month development cycles.

HSA, SMF unveil MedTech ecosystem to enhance regulatory readiness

SME Centre@SMF will offer services such as regulatory consultations, horizon scanning workshops, and whitepapers.

Gov’t to stop use of Child Dev’t Accounts at optical shops, retail pharmacies

This decision followed audit findings that showed a higher risk of misuse at these outlets.

Cordlife to assess ‘going concern’ viability amidst potential suspension

The company said it cannot determine the financial impact for FY2025.