16-Jun-17 25 Japanese companies including Eisai, Takeda and Kitahara International Hospital plan to develop business in emerging economies, leveraging a government partnership to take on Western competitors. The group aims to kick off in Vietnam and Thailand in fiscal 2019. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

21-Jun-17 The Thai medical tourism industry generates about THB40 bn (USD2.6 bn) annually and is expected to contribute 30% of all private hospital revenue in 2017, up from 27% in 2016. [image: Patipat Janthong]

20-Jun-17 There is a persuasive case for developing Singapore into the healthcare services hub in Asia, but for that to happen it will need to focus its efforts, so as not to be competing with Malaysia and Thailand. [image: The Source]

11-Jun-17 Thailand has approved 90-day visas for medical tourists from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and China. The policy is an extension of one already in place for GCC citizens. [image: Thailand Business News]

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]