Singapore, a tiny city-state with a population of only 4 million, has one of the world’s strongest economies, with GDP per capita of US$28,000, similar to that of the United States. Singapore spends approximately US$2.5 billion per year on healthcare, for an... Read More
Recovering economies throughout Asia offer promising markets for foreign medical device firms as well as opportunities for local product development and manufacturing. Before the Asian financial crisis, regional medical device markets grew at double-digit rates. Patients wanted the technologically innovative, cost-effective devices... Read More
Southeast Asia is becoming an increasingly important market for medical products, including products for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases. Pharmaceutical and diagnostics firms can take advantage of shorter regulatory procedures required in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and... Read More
This article contains analyses of healthcare trends and policies, and the role of foreign medical companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. As Asia continues to be the fastest growing region in the world, economic... Read More
An exceptional economic boom in the Asia Pacific region has spurred a large expansion in dental markets, providing remarkable prospects for foreign manufacturers of dental equipment. Dental hygiene and cosmetics have become major consumer health priorities as many more consumers can afford... Read More
Singapore is one of the most technologically advanced societies among the ASEAN countries. Its extensive healthcare system, high health standards, comprehensive medical facilities and advanced medical market make the small city-state an ideal place for medical market investment. The Singapore Ministry of... Read More