Healthcare
Singapore, Australia expand cooperation under CSP 2.0
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.
Cordlife faces one-year suspension for cord blood banking service
The suspension requires the company to ensure the safety and quality of its cord blood units.
Vicplas International posts $2.4m net loss in FY2025
The group’s loss per share was $0.0046.
Ang Hao Yao raises AsiaMedic stake to 5.046%
Ang now holds 57 million voting shares in the company.
AJJ Medtech awarded $2m supply contract
It is expected to provide recurring revenue whilst deepening AJJ’s institutional footprint across the country.
HSEU, GovInsider to accelerate healthcare workforce development
Both will partner on media content and host events highlighting innovation.
Singapore's healthcare emissions above global average, report finds
The government launched the Singapore National Health Sector Emissions Baseline Report.
Physical wellness top factor for happy retirement: survey
Only 47% feel optimistic about achieving their desired lifestyle.
Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract
IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.
HSA, Malaysia’s MDA launch joint effort to streamline medical device regulation
Both agencies will use each other’s reviews to speed up device approvals.
UltraGreen.ai raises $241m led by 65 Equity and Vitruvian
Proceeds from the round will be used to support UltraGreen’s next phase of growth.
Q&M Dental unit enters JV for dental lab services in China
Under the MoU, services include processing of porcelain crowns, bridges and dentures.
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