Healthcare

Hang Seng launches Innovative Drug Select 50 Index

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine tops the list with a 10.7% weighting.

Hang Seng launches Stock Connect Biotech 50 Index

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine tops the list with a 10.19% weighting.

ITC earmarks $2m per R&D project to curb COVID-19

It will fund R&D trials related to detection, diagnosis or surveillance of the virus.

WeDoctor eyes $1b Hong Kong IPO

It has invited pitches from investment banks to lead the platform’s listing.

Healthcare benefits costs to climb 8.3% by 2020

Hong Kong is one of the markets expected to exceed the Asia Pacific’s average medical inflation.

Ping An's CT imaging vehicle at Wuhan to help treat pneumonia related to 2019 nCov

Medical staff can perform lung CT scans faster for patients in quarantine.

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub expands to Hong Kong

The company specialises in remote teeth straightening therapy.

Icon Group acquires Hong Kong oncology clinic SunTech Medical

It is keen to make inroads into the ageing city.

Rohto Advanced Research joins Science Park

It will conduct basic research on stem cells.

Bill Gates-backed biotech in diagnostic push

PHASE Scientific's product portfolio has expanded to include major infectious diseases such as hepatitis and influenza.

Prudential ties up with telemedicine firm MyDoc to launch digital health app

Pulse will provide health tools and consultations for 11 markets in Asia.

Hong Kong medical costs up 9.3% in 2018

The situation isn't any easier for Singapore where costs grew 10%.

Clearbridge Health expands Hong Kong presence with 1,500 sqft clinic

The new clinic features a dedicated space to hold educational health talks for medical tourist agents and patients.

Viva Biotech Holdings raises US$194m in Hong Kong's hottest biotech float

The drug discovery platform attracted retail orders for about 107 times the shares initially available.

Hong Kong's Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme goes live

Features include coverage extended to unknown pre-existing conditions and no limitations on ‘lifetime benefit'.