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February 6, 2026

Indonesia Nears First-Ever Plasma Fractionation Plant — A Breakthrough in Biopharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency

Indonesia is poised to complete its first plasma fractionation facility in Karawang, marking a potential turning point in national healthcare resilience and the domestic supply of critical blood-derived medicines. This development could reshape treatment access for millions and strengthen the nation’s biopharma capabilities. Indonesia is on the brink of a major healthcare achievement with the…
February 5, 2026

Singapore Tackles Rapidly Ageing Population with Research-to-Policy Healthcare Push

Singapore’s leading medical research institutions are driving policy innovation to address the nation’s rapidly ageing population, highlighting technology, dementia care, and system redesign at a landmark ageing conference. The initiative marks a pivotal shift toward evidence-based strategies that clinicians and health planners can adopt nationwide. Singapore’s demographic profile is changing fast. By 2030, one in…
February 4, 2026

South Korea Builds AI-Ready Health Data Infrastructure

South Korea is doubling down on healthcare innovation with a major push to expand its national health data infrastructure and, accelerate AI adoption across hospitals and clinics. The initiative aims to empower clinicians with better tools, insights, and collaboration to improve patient outcomes. South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has unveiled a comprehensive initiative…
February 2, 2026

Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare Invests in Next-Gen Cancer Therapy

Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare makes a strategic move into advanced cancer care by investing in US-based FLASH radiotherapy technology. Malaysia’s leading healthcare provider, IHH Healthcare, has announced a major investment in TibaRay, a U.S. medical technology company pioneering FLASH radiotherapy. This is a revolutionary cancer treatment that delivers powerful radiation doses at ultra-high speeds, with fewer…
January 23, 2026

MAXM Skate | MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2025 | Best Video Competition

MAXM Skate helps people across the globe recover faster following knee surgery and injury. Knee surgery outcomes continue to see high rates of dissatisfaction due to post-operative stiffness, pain and lack of patient motivation. Standard care lacks real-time oversight, leading to increased length of stay in hospital and higher healthcare costs for providers and insurers.…
January 19, 2026

[Free Webinar for Doctors & Public] Cybersecurity for Medical Doctors: How to Protect Yourself?

Join us on 3 February (1 – 2PM SGT) at Asia MD’s Specialist Insights Series on Cybersecurity for Medical Doctors: How to Protect Yourself? Who is This For? This zoom webinar is complimentary for both medical doctors and public. 1) Opening Address by Dr Petty Chen, MD, MPH, FRSPH An opening address setting the context…
January 19, 2026

[Free Webinar for Public] Managing Menopause: Hormone therapy and beyond

Join us on 11 February (1 – 1:30PM SGT) at Asia MD’s Specialist Insights Series on Managing Menopause: Hormone therapy and beyond. Who is This For? This zoom webinar is complimentary for the general public. Topic Synopsis From Dr Timothy Lim: Menopause occurs usually between 45 to 55 years of age for most women and…
January 13, 2026

[Free Webinar for Public] Common Sports Injuries & Treatments – Calling All Sports Athletes Of All Ages!

Join us on 28 January (12 – 12:30PM) at Asia MD’s Specialist Insights Series on Common Sports Injuries & Treatments – Calling All Sports Athletes Of All Ages! Who is This For? This zoom webinar is complimentary for the general public. Topic Synopsis From Dr Toon Dong Hao: Bridging Medicine and Athletics Insights on Sports…
January 8, 2026

[Webinar for Public] Dementia – Pathways to Care

Where can families turn for help? What can they expect during a medical consultation, and after diagnosis what else? This webinar walks you through each stage of the dementia care journey, from recognising symptoms and assessment to management and community support. Date: Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (SGT)Format: Complimentary Webinar on…
December 8, 2025

2Strands Biosciences | MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2025 | Best Video Competition (Singapore)

Cancer recurrence remains a major cause of mortality, yet current monitoring relies on imaging that detects tumors ≥1 mm, leaving little time to treat aggressive cases. ctDNA blood tests can enable early detection but remain costly and insensitive when ctDNA levels are extremely low post-treatment. 2Strands is developing Recura, an accurate yet affordable ctDNA blood…