20-Jun-17 There is a persuasive case for developing Singapore into the healthcare services hub in Asia, but for that to happen it will need to focus its efforts, so as not to be competing with Malaysia and Thailand. [image: The Source]

19-Jun-17 UOB expects medical tourism growth in Singapore to slow, due to rising competition from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia. The bank expects growth in the number of lower-margin local patients to outpace that of higher-margin international patients. [image: The Edge Markets]

18-Jun-17 The Association of Malaysian Spas is encouraging hotel and resort spas to support medical and health services with pre- and post-surgery packages, along with their standard offering of anti-ageing and wellness services. [image: Daily Express]

15-Jun-17 The majority of Singaporeans may be unfamiliar with health technology, but they are equally open to using it says a survey, finding that 77% agree that connected care will come in handy to improve overall health. [image: The Straits Times / Philips ASEAN Pacific Cigna]

15-Jun-17 Six out of the top 30 companies in the Nikkei Asia300 list are healthcare players, including Indian and Indonesian pharma companies, and two Malaysian rubber glove makers. Overall, Indian players held 10 of the top 30 spots. [image: Reuters]