Healthcare

Supply chain company Yunnan Energy slashes net loss by over 40%

The company will report its annual results by mid-March 2024.
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Supply chain company Yunnan Energy slashes net loss by over 40%

The company will report its annual results by mid-March 2024.
6 days ago

Gov’t extends patient subsidies for another year

Subsidised consultations are capped at $2,175.

Gov’t to increase Community Care Service Vouchers to 11,000

The increase will involve an annual expenditure of $900m.

Gov't to increase cigarette duty by $0.8 per stick

The proportion of tobacco duty in the retail price of cigarettes will rise to 70%.

Gov’t unveils plans to promote I&T and health tech sectors

The gov’t allocated over $25b for projects in these sectors.

Gov’t sets up 'Silver Economy' panel

The panel will explore the economic potential of Hong Kong's growing elderly population.

HK extends Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme to GBA

The selection criteria for the scheme include service quality, management experience, and location.

Biotech to boost healthcare industry in 2024

Biotech professionals to receive a 5% average increment when switching employers.

Gov’t enhances protocols for drugs containing codeine 

Buyers of such drugs will have to register personal information upon purchase.

Hong Kong braces for 8.4% medical inflation amidst rising healthcare demands

One in every two adults in Hong Kong have chronic disease.

Gov’t clarifies elderly care vouchers coverage

The vouchers do not cover online/telemedicine services.

Gov’t expands elderly service network

About 140 private residential homes will now provide day respite services.

AstraZeneca unveils new R&D centre in Hong Kong

The R&D centre will focus on cell and gene therapy studies.

HK-based private equity firm  to acquire Luye Medical's health units in Singapore

Templewater will acquire an oncology and a cardiology group from Luye Medical.

This startup helps hospitals treat stroke patients quickly

Hopebotics’ device transfers stroke patients’ therapy at home whilst hospitals monitor the progress remotely.

HK signs health pact with Shenzhen 

The agreement aims to develop healthcare quality and services between the two cities.