Healthcare
Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data
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.
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
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