Medical care
China’s nascent medical tourism lures foreign patients with cutting-edge, cheap medical care
The country has rapidly emerged as an important player in global medical research and innovation
Abbott cuts profit forecast in wake of cancer-screening deal
It still projects full-year 2026 comparable sales growth of 6.5% to 7.5%
New Integrated Shield riders: Should you make a switch?
Riders are cheaper but increase out-of-pocket costs. Is the switch worth it? What are the hidden costs and cancer coverage changes?
New IP riders kick in with lower premiums, but higher out-of-pocket costs
Insurers are adjusting product features in response to the new framework
The ‘Internet of Beings’ is not too far away
Digitising our bodies has vast implications on healthcare, but also our humanity
Hedging the cost of long-term care
Worried about long-term care costs? Singlife's Helen Shen explains why many Singaporeans underestimate the financial impact and common misconceptions.
Redefining industries through innovation and insight
These Emerging Enterprise Awards finalists are applying technology and data to make businesses more efficient and improve lives
Rising medical claims pressure employers to reduce cover: Mercer Marsh Benefits survey
Insurers forecast an average global increase of 11.1% in medical trend rates in 2026
No future without care: Closing Singapore’s long-term care gap
Financial tools must evolve alongside medical and social care so families are not left to shoulder the burden alone
Charging S$8,900 or more a month for assisted living at Parry Avenue not a deal breaker
Mind the competition from the region and preference for ageing in one’s own home
