Healthcare

SMART and NUS weaponize AI to give soft robots human-like reflexes

The system reduced tracking error by 44% to 55% under heavy disturbances.
2 days ago

AJJ, Huaxi unveil eldercare robot roadmap after HSA milestone

Robot clears HSA Class A device notification.
4 days ago

NTU, Gu Sheng Tang push TCM research with $1.06m programme

Visiting experts from China will provide clinical mentorship for local practitioners.

$45b state surge triggers global VC influx to Singapore’s Biopolis

The 2% GDP spend on R&D served as a talent magnet for returning overseas scientists.

HSA clears cancer-detecting AI for routine hospital use

Intelligent Scopes Corp secures regulatory green light for its new bladder cancer software.

Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data

The new bill is expected to take effect in early 2027.

Cordlife renews cord blood and human tissue banking licences

Conditions were set specifically for its cord blood banking permit.

Tong Kooi Ong replaces Ng Ser Miang as Thomson chair

The leadership change takes effect 1 February following Ng Ser Miang’s resignation.

Singapore Paincare reports $3.74m net loss in FY2025

Company revenue drops 3.5% to $25.97m in FY2025.

SMART launches project researching wearable ultrasound system for elderly care

MIT, Singapore partners project invests millions on groundbreaking health tech innovation

Singapore-led medtech initiative brings artificial-heart device to Indonesia

The device targets Indonesia’s heart-failure gap with a smaller, lighter design backed by Singapore.

IHH Healthcare’s profit rises 15% to $193.66m in Q3

Higher daycare and medical tourism supported the quarterly PATMI growth.

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.