18-Jun-17 The Association of Malaysian Spas is encouraging hotel and resort spas to support medical and health services with pre- and post-surgery packages, along with their standard offering of anti-ageing and wellness services. [image: Daily Express]

15-Jun-17 Six out of the top 30 companies in the Nikkei Asia300 list are healthcare players, including Indian and Indonesian pharma companies, and two Malaysian rubber glove makers. Overall, Indian players held 10 of the top 30 spots. [image: Reuters]

06-Jun-17 Singapore has long been the top destination among Asian countries for medical-tourism. Now, its position is being challenged by lower-cost alternatives with good quality services and technologies that reduce the need for face-to-face appointments. [image: Ong Wee Jin / ST]

05-Jun-17 IHH Healthcare, Asia’s largest healthcare group, is now the sole contender for acquiring Fortis Healthcare after TPG Capital and General Atlantic dropped out of the race. A deal is expected at USD2 bn. [image: Ramesh Pathania / Mint]

23-May-17 The Malaysian healthcare travel sector recorded a significant increase in revenue from RM527 mn (USD124 mn) in 2011 to RM1.1 bn (USD258 mn) in 2016, resulting from collaborations with markets such as Indonesia, Vietnam, and China. [image: Yusof Mat Isa]