14-Aug-15 China's medical technology sector growth exceeds the global average, but medical technology imports are declining as foreign investors are hampered by "buy local" guidelines and murky registration criteria. Local producers are under pressure to modernise and the government is funding innovation. [image: PolyOne]

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]

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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]