Healthcare
IHH Healthcare’s profit rises 15% to $193.66m in Q3
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.
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.
Q&M Dental eyes Thailand expansion with local dental chain deal
The deal values the Thai company at $77.8m.
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.
Cordlife assures continuity of operations amidst possible licence suspension
Unaudited 1H2025 results support the company’s outlook.
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.
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