Healthcare
Work pass for migrant domestic workers could cause rigidity in deployment: MOM
The Manpower ministry said there is available support for the workers.
Work pass for migrant domestic workers could cause rigidity in deployment: MOM
The Manpower ministry said there is available support for the workers.
Lost productivity due to anxiety and depression cost Singapore $15.7b yearly
The mental health index in Singapore is 63.2, indicating strained mental health.
AWAK raises $27.1m Series B funding
This is the year’s most substantial MedTech fundraising event in the region.
Thomson Medical’s public float falls below 10%
The company’s public shareholders hold 2.6 million shares.
OUE Healthcare details 3 factors behind Healthway Medical’s delisting from SGX-ST
The proposed conditional exit offer for HMC’s delisting is $0.048 per offer share.
Slow domestic economic growth in SG to hit medical device imports
Singapore’s trade-dependent economy will slow to a 1.1% growth in 2023.
IHH net income down 51% YoY in Q2
The decline was driven by foreign exchange losses amidst Turkish Lira devaluation.
IHH SG boss appointed as Group CEO
Dr. Prem Kumar Nair was chosen due to his strong credentials.
TMG's EBITDA grows to $103.3m in FY23
Its Singapore segment revenue was driven by higher bill sizes.
IHH Healthcare beefs up stake in India’s Gleneagles Global Hospitals
The SG-based healthcare provider acquired the additional stake for $121.1m.
MOH, Australia sign MOU to boost health coordination amidst ageing population
Potential collaborations are in aged care, primary care, and health financing.
Parkway Life REIT priced 7-year fixed rate notes at $33m
The notes are due in 2030.
Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.
Vacant buildings to turn into hostel accommodation for SG’s foreign HCWs
The retrofitted rooms are for newly employed Singapore public healthcare workers.
IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans
The timing of the IPO will be determined by Agilus and Fortis.
OUEH’s profit attributable to the company down nearly 80% in H1
Its revenue, however, increased 85% year-on-year (YoY) to $78.7m.
APAC vaccine distribution hub to be established in SG
It will provide easier access to vaccines.