Healthcare
Medeze Group launches partial offer for 10% stake in Cordlife
The offer is priced at $0.25 per share.
Hyphens Pharma completes second tranche of Ardence Pharma acquisition
Hyphens Pharma acquired an additional 17% stake.
Gov't launches program weighing rent and service quality for GP clinic rentals
The new testing starts at a GP site located at Bartley Beacon.
Nuevocor bags $58m in Series B round
It will use the funds for cardiomyopathy therapy development.
Saab and ST Engineering to co-develop field hospitals in Asia-Pacific
The agreement aims to provide scalable and adaptable medical support systems for a range of operations.
APAC’s antimicrobial resistance-related costs to reach $904b by 2050
Investment in AMR solutions could generate US$10 to 15b in annual healthcare savings.
Singapore in a good position to be a hub for clinical studies
Singapore's status as a travel hub can enhance its attractiveness to recruit more study participants in clinical trials.
New photon-counting CT scanner unveiled at Sengkang General Hospital
The technology uses up to 30 per cent less radiation compared to traditional scanners.
Duke-NUS and TCD partner to simplify T-cell analysis
The initiative aims to improve infectious disease management.
MoH says healthcare licensees covered by HCSA
This is in response to MaNaDr Clinic's management’s claim that the clinic operates independently.
ISEC unit partners for new Malaysian ophthalmology centre
The joint venture company will have an issued share capital of $30.
Singapore researchers develop AI-powered 3D imaging for skin cancer mgmt
The technique produces real-time, high-resolution images of skin tumours.
Cordlife faces new legal claims over stored cord blood issues
The company is currently seeking legal advice and will respond to the claims accordingly.
KKH-led institute launches sexual health guidelines for women
The guidelines cover screening, assessment, education, and management.
GIC, Temasek to acquire ‘significant stake’ in biotech CRO Novotech
Novotech provides biotech to small and mid-sized pharma companies.
SG’s public healthcare staff to receive pay hikes of up to 7%
This follows the Ministry of Health’s announcement last January.
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