Healthcare
ASTAR’s HERRO sharpens nanopore sequencing, tackling error‑prone reads
ASTAR’s HERRO sharpens nanopore sequencing, tackling error‑prone reads
HERRO corrects nanopore sequencing errors and supports single-platform workflows.
Thomson Medical commercial chief Cassandra Loh named Singapore CEO
It will take effect on 1 July.
IHH Healthcare core profit up 3% in 2025 as revenue hits $6.6b
Core revenue rose 18%.
Jardine Matheson to buy I-MED Radiology for $3.1b
The deal gives it full control of I-MED clinics across Australia and New Zealand.
UltraGreen.ai invests $12.3m in LifeSignals, IHLD
The investments were funded from IPO proceeds and are not expected to materially affect FY2026 EPS.
iX restructures consumer-facing business to pursue US consumer health market
The newly incorporated holding company may pursue a public listing.
NUH redesigns workflows to reduce hospital bottlenecks
It has expanded nurse-led care and frontline decision-making.
SDAI gets shareholder nod to enter biotech and anti-ageing business
It targets the longevity market with skincare, supplements and moxibustion push.
Competition watchdog clears Zuellig Pharma deal for Lilly’s Cialis assets
CCS said the deal is unlikely to lessen competition in the ED medication market.
UltraGreen.ai gains Singapore approval for Verdye in regional push
The regulatory clearance anchors UltraGreen.ai's Southeast Asia expansion.
IHH Healthcare outlines sustainability roadmap to 2030 in strategy shift
For patients, the group aims to meet international benchmarks in clinical quality.
SG, Japan ink regulatory deal to fast-track medicine access by up to six months
It gives both entities a formal mechanism to collaborate.
NUH Innovation Hub set to test and scale AI, advance industry partnerships
The Kent Ridge Office of Innovation drives NUH’s innovation efforts.
OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab
About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Raffles Medical CEO tightens grip with $0.99 share sweep
Dr Loo Choon Yong bought 159,100 shares, raising his total interest to 56.29%.
SG hospitals struggle to scale AI amidst data and legacy system gaps
Data sharing between public and private providers remains limited, an expert said.
Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation
The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services.
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