15-Jan-16 Singapore based traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) retailer Eu Yan Sang Intl (EYSI) has inked a deal to receive up to SGD60 mn (USD35 mn) in funding from HCare Investments Holding, an investment vehicle managed by Hong Kong based CareCapital Advisors, as it widens its footprint in China. [image: Eu Yan Sang]

14-Jan-16 The number of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospitals in China has increased by 500 in five years, a rise of 16%. In 2014, TCM became a RMB730 bn (USD111 bn) industry, representing one third of the total output of China's medical industry. [image: UPI_Stephen Shaver]

11-Jan-16 As it embarks on a two-child policy, China said it aims to improve maternal and child healthcare and expects a new baby boom in the next few years amid slowing growth in the world's second largest economy. The government is urging universities and medical schools to train more midwives and pediatricians. [image: Gong Wave / China Daily]

07-Jan-16 Opportunities for UK companies in China include major developers and investors who want to create a series of care homes and home based services for people in retirement communities, residential developments and city communities. As part of Healthcare UK’s Elderly Care Showcase in Nov-15, 21 British companies and organisations met with a stream of customers in Hangzhou and Shanghai. [image: GOV.UK]

18-Dec-15 There's been a lot going on in emerging markets in 2015. Here's a look back at 12 notable Medtech growth markets stories you may have missed, month-by-month, including "India’s medical devices sector opens up", "Telstra's investment in e-health tops AUD100 mn", "Brazil medical equipment consumption down 4%", "China’s private hospital sector believes in Digital Health" and more.