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Local medical sector eager to become global innovator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thailand's healthcare sector is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global innovator, aiming to develop its own advanced technologies, according to a recent seminar.
Mahidol University Leads Health Transformation for Real Impact
Published on 27/03/2025
» Mahidol University is undergoing a strategic transformation to strengthen its position as a world-class leader in health sciences and holistic wellbeing. Under the theme “Real World Impact”, the university aims to excel in cell and gene therapy, AI-integrated healthcare, and support for Thai health tech startups, with the ultimate goal of nurturing unicorn-level innovations.
All eyes on Thailand! Advancing ATMPs-Stem Cell
Published on 20/02/2025
» No longer just a dream! Thailand's Ministry of Public Health is joining forces with leading medical institutions to accelerate the development of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and stem cell toward high-level medicine for severe disease treatments. The cooperation aims to provide both Thai and foreign patients access to world-class medical treatments and boost national economy with targeted annual revenue by 1.5 billion THB.
China opens up medical sector, manufacturing to foreign ownership in growth push
Published on 09/09/2024
» China will allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to be set up in several major cities, and let foreign investors offer human stem cell and gene therapy services in pilot free-trade zones, as part of efforts to bring back foreign investment and stabilise growth.
For ageing, looking at big picture more important than biomarkers
Life, Published on 21/11/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What does the term "biological age" refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically active and I eat a vegetarian diet. Is there anything else I should be doing to get "younger"?
BDMS in Japanese cancer tie-up
Business, Published on 09/11/2022
» Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) plans to further develop its specialised care for cancer patients by joining hands with Japan's National Cancer Center, in a move to upgrade Thailand's cancer research and care to the Asia-Pacific level.
Healthcare stocks lead the way
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/06/2022
» Investing in stocks and assets with high pricing power and long-term growth potential has traditionally been a good way to capture gains and stay ahead in an inflationary environment.
Embracing change
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/04/2021
» Ernst Coppens loves dynamics -- anything unexpected and exciting.
Sequence African genomes for Africa and the world: scientist
AFP, Published on 11/02/2021
» PARIS - A $4.5 billion initiative to sequence the genomes of three million Africans would not only benefit a continent long neglected in gene-based healthcare, but advance understanding of genetic disease worldwide, the project leader told AFP Wednesday.
Genetics the next frontier of healthcare
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 08/02/2021
» China is banking on genetics as the next frontier of modern healthcare. From genetic testing and sequencing to gene therapy and precision medicine, this range of transformative technologies and services can underpin medical treatments and inform lifestyle choices.