Southeast Asia

Malaysia to generate USD725 mn healthcare revenue by 2020

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30-Mar-18 Malaysia expects to generate hospital revenue of MYR2.8 bn (USD725 mn) by 2020, with target markets in Indonesia, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. In 2017 hospital revenue from one million healthcare travellers was was MYR1.3 bn (USD337 mn). [image: New Straits Times]

Malaysia bound flights could be a boost for medical tourism

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23-Mar-18 The Malaysian city of Perak is embarking on an effort to woo travellers for medical tourism. Perak Tourism Committee Chairman said new flights from Medan (Indonesia) to Ipoh will allow people to access treatment in established hospitals conveniently. [image: The Star Online]

E-payment soars in Vietnam as a solution to skimpy bank coverage

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22-Mar-18 Electronic payment is taking off in Vietnam as people solve the problem of spotty bank coverage with apps. E-payments in Vietnam grew to USD6.1 bn in 2017 and the figure is projected to double to USD12 bn by 2022. [image: Reuters]

Alibaba counters Amazon in Southeast Asia

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19-Mar-18 Alibaba will inject USD2 bn into its subsidiary Lazada Group, the Singapore-based online retailer, and will send one of its key executives to replace Lazada's founder CEO, part of moves to cement its leading position in Southeast Asia. [image: Reuters / Nikkei Asian Review]

Korean consortium wins USD740 mn health campus project in Singapore

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16-Mar-18 A consortium consisting of Ssangyong, Daewoo, and Koh Brothers has won the Singaporean USD740 mn Woodlands Health Campus project. The 'smart hospital' will be the first of its kind in Singapore and will offer 1,800-beds. [image: Business Korea]

Malaysia to generate USD725 mn healthcare revenue by 2020

Malaysia bound flights could be a boost for medical tourism

E-payment soars in Vietnam as a solution to skimpy bank coverage

Alibaba counters Amazon in Southeast Asia

Korean consortium wins USD740 mn health campus project in Singapore

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