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July 7, 2026

QIAGEN to open an Experience Lab in the Philippines, announces strategic partnership with Hamburg Trading Corporation

Manila, the Philippines, July 7, 2026 – QIAGEN, a global provider of Sample to Insight solutions, has officially commenced a new distribution partnership with Hamburg Trading Corporation (Hamburg) for its life sciences business in the Philippines. This collaboration is anchored by the opening of the QIAGEN Experience Lab in the Philippines, a dedicated space designed…
July 6, 2026

Smart Health Asia celebrates highly successful premiere in Singapore

Berlin/Singapore – 2 July 2026 – Smart Health Asia has successfully concluded its inaugural edition in Singapore, establishing itself as a new international platform for healthcare innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. Following the opening of Smart Health Asia, the future of digital healthcare transformation was explored in more than 80 panels across three stages. Over…
July 1, 2026

[Private Invitation Only] Italian Longevity Salon 2026: The Future of Longevity & High Performance

Italian Longevity Salon 2026: The Future of Longevity & High Performance A Private Leadership Gathering28 July 2026Embassy of Italy in Singapore Hosted by H.E. Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore, in collaboration with Asia MD Strictly by invitation About the Event Longevity is becoming one of the defining conversations of our time. The Italian…
July 1, 2026

Inaugural Smart Health Asia Opens in Singapore: 80 sessions with more than 140 senior speakers from 18 countries

Berlin/Singapore – 1 July 2026 – With the opening of Smart Health Asia in Singapore, a new international platform for innovation in healthcare has been launched. Over the next two days (1 & 2 July) at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, this inaugural event will bring together leading healthcare providers, policymakers, C-suite health leaders,…
June 29, 2026

WHO Warns of Immunisation Gaps in Southeast Asia

Millions of children remain unvaccinated, raising urgent concerns about public health resilience. Why are vaccination rates stagnating? International – The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over faltering immunisation coverage in Southeast Asia. Despite decades of progress, millions of “zero-dose” children those who have never received a single vaccine remain vulnerable to preventable…
June 26, 2026

Nanosensors Detect Gut Health Biomarkers

NTU Singapore and MIT’s SMART program unveil a nanosensor that could revolutionise digestive disease diagnostics. How can nanosensors transform gut health? Singapore – Researchers have developed a fluorescent nanosensor capable of detecting biomarkers linked to gut health in real time. Unlike traditional lab tests, this sensor provides rapid, non-invasive results, enabling earlier diagnosis of conditions…
June 24, 2026

[Free Webinar for Public] Specialist Insights Series: How to treat gynaecologic cancers and continue to have children? | 7 August 2026

Join us on 7 August at Asia MD’s Specialist Insights Series on How to treat gynaecologic cancers and continue to have children? (Speaker: Dr Timothy Lim). Who is This For? This complimentary health webinar is open to the public: 1:00PM – 1:30PM (SGT) via Zoom. Topic Synopsis: For many women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers, surviving…
June 16, 2026

Stem Cells Restore Sight in Singapore

A surgeon’s bold use of mouth tissue and stem cells offers hope for patients with severe eye injuries. Can stem cells heal the eye?Singapore – In a landmark case, a Singapore surgeon successfully treated a patient’s severe eye damage using stem cells combined with tissue harvested from the mouth. The procedure rebuilt the corneal surface,…
June 15, 2026

QIAGEN receives ARTG inclusion for QIAstat-Dx Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel to support rapid diagnosis in Australia

Melbourne, Australia, June 15, 2026 – QIAGEN today announced that its QIAstat-Dx Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel has been included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The inclusion marks rapid molecular testing for the detection of pathogens associated with central nervous system (CNS) infections, supporting timely clinical decision-making in acute care settings. The QIAstat-Dx ME…
June 12, 2026

Singapore Surgeons Redefine Shoulder Surgery

A breakthrough minimally invasive technique promises faster recovery for patients with recurring shoulder dislocations. How are surgeons changing the future of shoulder care? Singapore – At Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), orthopedic surgeons have unveiled a pioneering minimally invasive method to treat frequent shoulder dislocations. Traditionally, patients faced open surgery with long recovery times and…