Healthcare
Gov't expands vaccination priority group to cover 30 and up
Gov't expands vaccination priority group to cover 30 and up
It will also cover students aged 16 and above studying outside of the country.
Government's telehealth push 'underwhelming': law firm
Mayer Brown wants a more assertive government approach.
Social distancing measures extended until 17 March
This is in light of the active silent transmission in the community, the Food and Health Bureau said.
COVID-19 vaccination drive opens in Hong Kong
Around 29 community vaccination centres will be set up.
AIA Hong Kong, HKT, Gleneagles Hospital float telemedicine service
AIA Hong Kong clients will enjoy the service next year.
HKEX greenlights Hangzhou Tigermed's IPO
The listing looks to raise about $1b.
FDA authorises marketing of IQOS as a modified risk tobacco product to help addicted smokers transition away from combustible cigarettes
This follows after the FDA authorised IQOS to be sold in the US in 2019.
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.
StartupCare and Generali launch digital platform for group health insurance
The app offers 24/7 pre-diagnosis and e-claim services.
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.
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