14-Aug-15 The Abraaj Group, a leading investor group operating in global growth markets, has announced it acquired a stake in Yü-Ce Medical, a disposable medical supplies manufacturer in Turkey. Abraaj will focus on increasing Yü-Ce's production capacity, expanding its sales and distribution network and further enhancing the company’s product offering. [image: Abraaj Captial]

 Insights

13-Aug-15 Approval of adjusted fees for over 17,500 medical procedures is expected in Vietnam. Once approved, cost per bed will surge by US$0.45-US$0.90 a day; and operation cost will increase by US$13.57-US$67.87 per case. The Department of Medical Examination & Treatment said the new fees will improve examination and treatment quality and offer fairer competition between private and public hospitals. [image: Vietnam Breaking News]

13-Aug-15 With a view to further expanding its pan-Asia presence, Singapore's Fullerton Healthcare recently inked a deal to acquire a majority stake in HMMP Limited, a medical network based in Hong Kong. The acquisition will help Fullerton in its mission to transform healthcare standards across Asia, and make it more accessible and affordable, the company said. [image: Fullerton Healthcare]

13-Aug-15 Singapore based Asian American Medical Group is planning to develop a diagnostic and wellness centre in Zhuhai, China, to leverage on the growth of medical tourism. AAMG’s planned Zhuhai-Singapore Life Science Park will offer health screening, endoscopic and operation services, and multi-disciplinary medical consultations. The company will be fully backed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. [image: Proactive Investors Australia]