Malaysia and Philippines Sign MoU to Boost Healthcare Collaboration

Aug 1, 2019

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Health Ministries of Malaysia and the Philippines to foster collaboration in various areas of the healthcare sector in both countries. Through this MoU, both countries agreed to cooperate in the areas of:...

365,000 Singapore Residents to Benefit from Higher Healthcare Subsidies

Aug 1, 2019

The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Singapore has reviewed the income criteria for means-tested healthcare subsidy and assistance schemes. More than 365,000 Singapore Residents will benefit from higher subsidies when the revised means-test income criteria are implemented...

Bangkok’s First Hospital for Elderly to Open by Late 2019

Aug 1, 2019

The first city-run hospital for the elderly is scheduled to open by late 2019 in Bangkok in Bang Khunthian district, aiming at treating the increasing number of old people in Thaland. According to the governor of Bangkok, the construction of Bang Khunthian Geriatric...

PT Lloyd Pharma Indonesia Signs Licensing Agreement for HIV Drugs

Jul 1, 2019

San Diego, California-based Viriom Inc. signed a licensing agreement with PT Lloyd Pharma Indonesia for Elpida as well as other drugs from Viriom’s HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and HBV (hepatitis B virus) portfolio. Viriom’s agreement with PT Lloyd will enable...