08-Dec-16 As competition heats up in Singapore between private and public healthcare providers, many are looking at regional expansion for growth opportunities. Across the hospital players in the region, consensus is looking towards emerging markets like Cambodia and Vietnam for expansion. [image: Company, OIR]

08-Dec-16 The Penang Islamic Foundation is building the Penang Islamic Hospital costing MYR280 mn (USD63 mn) in Bayan Baru, Malaysia. The 14-storey, 200-bed hospital will have specialists in pediatrics, gynecology, surgery and cardiology. It is set to be the first syariah-compliant hospital in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, and is expected to begin operations in early 2020. [image: Bernama]

29-Nov-16 SAP SE and Sierra Solutions have announced the launch of eCareApp, a Networked Care application developed with caregivers in mind, providing best practices and continuity of patient care between doctor visits. The aim is to improve the overall quality of care provided to geriatric patients in Singapore, through a personalised care plan for caregivers and physicians. [image: Inside SAP Asia]

28-Nov-16 Logistics, manufacturing and healthcare sectors are likely to be early adopters of digital transformation strategies in Thailand. "Thailand's economy has experienced dramatic increases in growth over the past three decades, but is seeing no massive, visible growth like during the glory days before," said Yoshikuni Takashige, vice-president for marketing strategy at Fujitsu. [image: Bangkok Post]

26-Nov-16 Thailand has come up with a new visa scheme in a bid to boost its medical tourism sector. The long-stay visa for foreigners aged 50 or older has been extended to 10 years, from one. It requires eligible foreigners to have a monthly income of at least THB100,000 (USD2,800) or a bank deposit of at least THB3 mn (USD84,000). [image: Golden Emperor]