Coronavirus
Japan's Shionogi says COVID pill reaches Phase 3 milestone
Success in trial of COVID treatment lifts shares 2.5% in Wednesday trade
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline
Japan drugmaker expects decision on FDA accelerated approval in early January
Technology
'Femtech' gains traction in Japanese worker benefits
Telemedicine and birth control empower women to better manage health concerns
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian hospital chain Primaya targets IPO this year
Company has 15 facilities across the Southeast Asian nation
Coronavirus
End of COVID pandemic is 'in sight,' WHO chief says
U.N. health agency gives its most upbeat assessment so far
Health Care
Sony to release hearing aids in U.S. as soon as this year
Japanese electronics maker ties up with Denmark's WSA
Food & Beverage
Coca-Cola Japan and Kirin in tie-up to develop health drinks
Companies to explore growing market for products that claim to boost immunity
Coronavirus
Japan to remove entry cap soon, with eye on autumn tourism: official
Kihara says many people want to visit the country in the 'fall and winter'
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's Docquity raises $44m led by Japan's Itochu
Company connects doctors and other medical professionals
Health Care
Amazon eyes Japan's online prescription drug market
E-commerce giant considers creating platform with local pharmacies
Health Care
Japanese surgical robot maker targets new Asian markets
Kobe-based Medicaroid aims to cut into industry leader Intuitive's head start
Coronavirus
Bill Gates sees big pandemic-fighting role for South Korea
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist says country can have 'incredible impact'
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Navis to exit Europe medical cold chain company
Nasdaq-listed Azenta to acquire entire stake in vaccine storage provider B Med
Health Care
SwipeRx aims to double Indonesian pharmacy sign-ups
Singapore-based startup's CEO expects first profit in 2023
Society
WHO declares monkeypox emergency: 5 things to know
Countries rush to offer vaccines against disease that carries symptoms similar to smallpox
Society
Monkeypox outbreak declared global health emergency by WHO
U.N. health agency split over decision as viral disease spreads to over 75 countries
Health Care
Teijin targets orthopedic surgery market in Thailand
Japanese group seeks approval for bone-treatment device in Asia expansion
Datawatch
The acute care dilemma at Japan's hospitals
1 in 3 beds meant for the critically ill fail to live up to expectations
The Big Story
Inside Shanghai's COVID lockdown nightmare
China's zero-COVID policy devastated the commercial capital
Podcast
Asia Stream: Abortion in Asia -- Beyond Taboo
Abortion rights in Asia are not just about women's autonomy. From population control to sex selection, we break down abortion access and its complex consequences across the continent.
