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AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings
AI drug discovery, GLP-1, and the next wave of Hong Kong biotech listings
Hong Kong’s listing pathways provide issuers with flexibility and access to a sophisticated investor base.
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HKUMed pioneers robot-assisted living-donor liver transplant
It addresses the core limitations of the manual technique.
Sankara Eye Hospital-CUHK deal expands paediatric eye care focus
It covers myopia treatment research, ROP care, and school screening programmes.
St. Paul's Hospital cuts boiler emissions in HK with Shell renewable diesel blend
It offers up to 30% less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Cigna pushes early health support as medical costs rise
Its CEO’s first-year focus includes expanding coverage in Mainland China.
HA to launch digital maternity, sick leave certificates on 24 April
Such records will have the same legal status as paper versions.
Hong Kong gov't hospital advances Chinese medicine in new deals with Mainland hospitals
CMHHK expands cooperation on research, training and clinical exchange with mainland hospitals.
Kai Tak Hospital to launch first phase of services in October
With 2,400 beds, it will be the city’s largest healthcare facility by capacity.
Hong Kong Chinese medicine push hinges on digital, talent fixes
Subsidised outpatient slots at CMHHK were filled in the opening month.
Everest Medicines clinches Greater China rights for CARDAMYST nasal spray
This strengthens Everest’s move to expand its cardiovascular franchise.
HMG, HK Data seal AI deal for cross-border GBA healthcare
eTPA reduces overhead, protects data privacy in insurance processing.
2026 biotech playbook: Hong Kong at the centre of China’s globalisation
Hong Kong increasingly provides durable, repeat access to capital for public biotech firms.
Hong Kong outlines ‘One plus Three’ model for life and health tech R&D
A headquarters for the Life and Health Technology Research Institutes will be set up.
Hong Kong university rejects GLP-1 link to blindness in 80,000 patients
Meta-analysis examines optic nerve risk across diabetes and cardiac patients
Hong Kong to amend complaint system ahead of new medical reform bill
Legislative changes are scheduled for the first half of the year.
HA rolls out Phase II of community health training programme
The five-year project will train primary healthcare personnel on the Mainland.
HK launches CMHHK amidst traditional medicine growth
The launch pairs a new hospital with standards-setting and research support.
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