[News Brief] HOYA Lens Singapore Launches MiYOSMART iQTF, Advancing Myopia Control for Children
HOYA Lens Singapore has launched MiYOSMART iQTF, a new-generation myopia control spectacle lens combining Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) Technology with Triple Enhanced Design (TED)—featuring Activated, Powerful, and Extended design…
[News Brief] National University Hospital to Expand Wearable Inpatient Monitoring
The National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore is set to expand the use of wearable technology for inpatient vital signs monitoring following a successful pilot programme. This summary is based…
[News Brief] Santé Accel Singapore Launches Healthcare Venture-Building Platform
[News Brief] Santé Accel Singapore Launches Healthcare Venture-Building Platform Santé Accel Singapore, a healthcare venture-building platform, has been launched to support the creation and growth of Singapore-based companies in the…
[News Brief] Dymax Releases Low Viscosity Medical Adhesive
Dymax has introduced HLC-M-1004, a low viscosity medical adhesive developed for the assembly of medical devices with both light-exposed and shadowed bonding areas. This summary is based on a press…
[News Brief] AstraZeneca, Roche Expand Digital Pathology in Asia
AstraZeneca and Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of digital and computational pathology capabilities across nine Asian markets. This summary is…
[News Brief] IMH and NTU Study Identifies Blood Markers Linked to Psychosis Risk
A study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has identified blood-based protein markers associated with the development of psychosis in at-risk Asian youth. This…
[News Brief] Verily Life Sciences Expands Mosquito Facility in Singapore
Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has expanded its mosquito production and release facility in Singapore to support ongoing efforts under Project Wolbachia to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito population. This…
[News Brief] Novena Bladeless Cataract Surgery and Eye Specialist Centre Highlights Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Novena Bladeless Cataract Surgery and Eye Specialist Centre has highlighted the use of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), including the iStent Infinite procedure, as a treatment option for glaucoma patients…
[News Brief] Singapore Launches Clinical Studies on Multi-Cancer Detection Tests
The Ministry of Health, the National Cancer Centre Singapore and research institutions have launched clinical studies to evaluate the use of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests and targeted cancer…
[News Brief] Wiseland Eyecare Adds OCT Imaging in Singapore
Wiseland Eyecare has incorporated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) into its clinical eye assessment process in Singapore to enhance retinal and optic nerve evaluation. This summary is based on a press…
[News Brief] UltraGreen.ai Limited Secures Singapore Approval for Verdye
UltraGreen.ai Limited has received regulatory approval in Singapore for Verdye, an indocyanine green (ICG) injection used in fluorescence-guided surgical procedures across multiple clinical specialties. This summary is based on a…
[News Brief] Vision Correction Surgery in Singapore Expands Beyond Traditional LASIK
Newer refractive surgery options in Singapore, including flapless procedures such as Smooth Incision Lenticular Keratomileusis (SILK), are expanding treatment choices for adults with myopia and astigmatism based on eye health,…
[News Brief] Singapore Launches $37.9m Healthy Ageing Technology Programme
Singapore has launched the second phase of its Future Health Technologies programme, a $37.9 million initiative focused on integrating technology into musculoskeletal health, mental well-being and rehabilitation to support healthier…
[News Brief] SGH Uses Simulation Technology for Shoulder Replacements
Surgeons at Singapore General Hospital are using Finite Element analysis to plan shoulder replacement surgeries, enabling pre-operative assessment of implant performance and joint function. This summary is based on a…
[News Brief] Singapore Develops Biological Data Centre Prototype at NUS
National University of Singapore Medicine, in collaboration with DayOne and Cortical Labs, is developing a Biological Data Centre prototype to explore bio-based computing for AI and energy-efficient data processing applications.…
[News Brief] Singapore Achieves WHO’s Top Level for Medical Device Regulation
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has attained maturity level 4 (ML4) under the World Health Organization’s global benchmarking framework for medical devices, making it the first WHO Member State to…
[News Brief] NUS Researchers Develop AI-Guided Gene Editing Tool
Researchers from NUS Medicine have developed an AI-guided approach to improve compact base editors, enhancing precision and safety in gene-editing for potential therapeutic use. This summary is based on a…
AsiaMedic Delivers Improved FY2025 Performance as Core Imaging Business Strengthens
AsiaMedic Limited reported a strong financial recovery for FY2025, with revenue climbing 22% to S$35.2 million and profit attributable to owners (PATMI) doubling to S$2.0 million. This growth was primarily…
[News Brief] Nelipak Opens Asia-Pacific Technical Development Centre in Singapore
Nelipak has opened a new Asia-Pacific Technical Development Centre in Singapore to support the development of sterile barrier packaging systems for medical device and pharmaceutical companies in the region. This…
[News Brief] Duke-NUS Highlights AI’s Role in Global Health
Duke-NUS Medical School researchers have discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) models can aid clinical decision-making and patient outcome prediction in settings with limited resources, while emphasising the need for governance…
[News Brief] Cordlife’s Cord Blood Banking Licence Renewed for Another Year
Private cord blood bank Cordlife has had its cord blood banking service licence renewed for one year by the Ministry of Health (MOH), allowing continued storage and transfer of existing…
[News Brief] AI-Driven Robot Supports Seniors’ Activity and Prevents Falls
A wearable robotic device designed by researchers at Nanyang Technological University is helping seniors improve balance and remain active during community exercise sessions, with trials underway at active ageing centres…
[News Brief] Singapore to Minimise Mercury Use in Dental Fillings
Dentists in Singapore will continue to use mercury-based dental amalgam in selected clinical situations but aim to minimise its use in line with global public health recommendations. This summary is…
[News Brief] Urine Proteins Could Indicate Dengue Severity in Future Tests
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and partners have identified protein biomarkers in urine that could help detect dengue infection and predict disease severity without…
[News Brief] Singapore Surgeon’s Tool Aims to Improve Knee Replacement Precision
Singapore orthopaedic surgeon Glen Liau’s team has developed a surgical guide tool to improve the safety and precision of robot-assisted total knee replacement procedures in Singapore. This summary is based…
[News Brief] Technology-Led Upgrades Reshape Patient Experience at Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Mount Elizabeth Hospital is undergoing technology-driven upgrades aimed at enhancing the patient experience, reflecting broader regional trends in digital and clinical innovation in hospital environments. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] Vertical Aerospace Receives Singapore Grant to Study eVTOL for Emergency Medical Use
Vertical Aerospace has been awarded a proof‑of‑concept grant by a public safety innovation centre under Singapore’s Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) to research the use of its Valo…
[News Brief] HMI Medical Expands Advanced Imaging Services in Singapore
HMI Medical has expanded its diagnostic imaging services in Singapore with the opening of HMI Radiology (Novena), providing a comprehensive suite of outpatient imaging modalities. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] SMART Launches Wearable Ultrasound Imaging Research Centre
The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) has launched a new interdisciplinary research centre in Singapore to develop a wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring of chronic…
[News Brief] Siemens Healthineers, NUH & NUS Launch Molecular Imaging Centre
National University Hospital and the National University of Singapore have opened the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Centre in Singapore to integrate diagnostics, therapy and research to support patient care and…
[News Brief] SGH Launches Centre of Excellence for Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Robotic-Assisted Surgery as part of a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson MedTech. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] SingLIVE Marks 35th Anniversary of Cardiology Conference
Singapore LIVE (SingLIVE), Asia-Pacific’s key platform for showcasing advances in interventional cardiology, celebrated its 35th anniversary at SingLIVE 2026. The event took place from 22–24 January 2026 at the Raffles…
[News Brief] HSA Approves CystoSmart AI for Bladder Cancer Detection
Intelligent Scopes Corp (ISC) has received regulatory clearance from the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore for its AI software tool, CystoSmart™, which aids in detecting bladder tumours during endoscopic…
[News Brief] HSA Updates Regulatory Guidelines for Software Medical Devices
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has released Revision 4 of the GL-04 guidelines, introducing updated regulatory expectations for software medical devices and machine learning technologies. This summary is based on…
[News Brief] A*STAR GIS and 10x Genomics Launch TISHUMAP Study
The A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and 10x Genomics have launched the Target Inference from Spatialomics & Histology Using Multimodal AI & Phenotypes (TISHUMAP) project to accelerate drug discovery…
[Press Release] – Johnson & Johnson Milestone 100,000 Eyes Implanted With TECNIS ODYSSEY IOL In The U.S.
Johnson & Johnson announced a significant milestone with its TECNIS ODYSSEY IOL being implanted in 100,000 eyes in the U.S. since its 2024 launch. As the fastest-growing presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens…
[News Brief] Gene Solutions Validates Asia’s First Multi-Cancer Blood Test
Gene Solutions has completed the K-DETEK trial, making SPOT-MAS the first multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test in Asia to be prospectively validated in a large-scale clinical study. This summary…
[News Brief] Gene Solutions Presents MRD and Multi-Omics Research at SSO ASM 2025
Gene Solutions showcased advancements in Molecular Residual Disease (MRD) and AI-powered multi-omics technologies at the Singapore Society of Oncology Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 to address precision oncology requirements in the…
[News Brief] Gene Solutions Highlights AI-Powered Multi-Omics at ESMO Asia 2025
Gene Solutions concluded the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Asia Congress 2025 in Singapore (5–7 December) with a focus on AI-driven liquid biopsy technologies. The company presented seven scientific…
[News Brief] Lucence and A*STAR’s DxD Hub Collaborate on Multi-Cancer Screening
Lucence and the Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), a national platform hosted by Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), are collaborating to expand the use of the LucenceINSIGHT™…
[News Brief] Agilus and Lucence Partner to Expand Molecular Cancer Testing in India
Agilus Diagnostics and Lucence announced a strategic partnership on 24 February 2025 to integrate liquid biopsy technology into Agilus’ laboratory network. The collaboration provides patients in India with access to…
[News Brief] Mirxes Joined Hang Seng Composite Index to Boost Liquidity
Singapore-based RNA technology firm Mirxes joined the Hang Seng Composite Index last 8 September 2025. This inclusion, following the company’s May IPO, aims to enhance trading liquidity and provide access…
[News Brief] Mirxes Obtains China NMPA Approval for Gastric Cancer Blood Test
Mirxes has received regulatory approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for GASTROClear, a blood-based diagnostic test. The approval allows for gastric cancer screening among high-risk adults aged 45…
[News Brief] R-Bridge Provides $40M Financing to Mirxes to Expand Cancer Diagnostics
R-Bridge Healthcare Fund has provided $40 million in synthetic royalty-backed financing to Singapore-based Mirxes. The capital supports the global commercialisation of microRNA (miRNA) technologies for early-stage cancer detection, specifically within…