healthcare policy

China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

The start of 2025 finds China’s business outlook clouded by uncertainty, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and anxious headlines. These dynamics present both opportunities and challenges for global leaders, in what looks set to be a pivotal year for businesses in China.
The Evolving Digital Landscape – Five Trends We’re Watching at the Start of 2025

The Evolving Digital Landscape – Five Trends We’re Watching at the Start of 2025

While the only constant for digital marketers is the increasing pace of change, there are several unexpected trends we’re seeing that could reshape the landscape in new and interesting ways.
Taking Stock: How China’s End-of-year Policies Will Shape 2025

Taking Stock: How China’s End-of-year Policies Will Shape 2025

Beijing's final politburo meeting for 2025 and Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) offer a timely temperature check on the economy – an opportunity to take stock of current issues and chart a trajectory for growth in 2025.
What Businesses in APAC Should Expect Under a Second Trump Administration: Opportunities, Challenges, and Takeaways

What Businesses in APAC Should Expect Under a Second Trump Administration: Opportunities, Challenges, and Takeaways

As Americans head to the polls in an election that may well come down to the wire, now is our chance to take final stock of what the post-election future may hold for those impacted by China-U.S. relations, including the many businesses for which both markets are essential.
The Rise of Respiratory Illnesses

The Rise of Respiratory Illnesses

Respiratory illnesses continue to surge globally following the COVID-19 pandemic, posing a growing challenge to the healthcare systems, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
A Preview of Sandpiper Health’s Patient Advocacy Group Survey Report

A Preview of Sandpiper Health’s Patient Advocacy Group Survey Report

An exclusive preview of Sandpiper Health's upcoming patient advocacy group survey report that unlocks insights of patient needs.
Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

Is Asia Pacific on Track to Achieve the SDG 3?

According to the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s (ESCAP) 2024 SDG Progress Report, the Asia-Pacific region is lagging 32 years behind reaching SDGs by 2030. So what are the underdeveloped areas? And how can we tackle them?
Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

Tackling Obesity in Asia Pacific

The recent promising clinical trial results of Wegovey, an obesity drug, has sent its manufacturer's share soaring, indicating the business potential in obesity treatment and prevention.
Sandpiper Health Announces Senior Appointments

Sandpiper Health Announces Senior Appointments

Sandpiper has announced the appointment of Eddie Morton and Vincent Pung as Deputy Leads of its specialist healthcare consultancy, Sandpiper Health.
Elderly Care Across Asia Pacific

Elderly Care Across Asia Pacific

The rapidly ageing population in Asia Pacific is having profound social, economic, and political implications. In this article, we examine the level of maturation of elderly care regulations in some of the key markets across the region and highlight the concepts of “healthy ageing” and “silver dividend”, which are reframing attitudes toward elderly care and shifting the paradigm in approaching ageing population.