Medical tourism

Kim Kardashian is hot on Korean beauty concierges, so are Singaporeans

Such services are booming in South Korea’s lucrative medical aesthetics tourism industry

Lim Keong Wee, co-founder and director at Cover Projects.
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Genting scion Lim Keong Wee takes principles from ‘university of life’ to build his wellness empire

Initial Sama serviced residence is part of strategy to grow its leasing and management portfolio

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, a body operating under the Ministry of Health to promote and monitor medical tourism activity, announced the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 in August.

Malaysia’s medical tourism sector to have ‘robust growth’ amid intensifying global race: report

International partnerships, including a Malaysia healthcare week held in Kuwait to attract patients from the Middle East, form part of the country’s initiative

Patricia Goh, CapitaLand Investment's CEO of South-east Asia investment, says healthcare activities take place physically and often require real estate, which is "an area of tremendous potential for us".

CapitaLand Investment ready to cash in on growing need for healthcare-related real estate

Its S$350 million wellness fund recently invested around S$190 million into two luxury wellness resorts and an orthopaedic hospital in Thailand

The project will be built in two phases, with construction on the hospital block and the central lift core to start by the end of the year or the first quarter of 2026.

Thomson Medical to build 300-bed hospital in Johor, banks on JS-SEZ medical hub potential

It will be completed by 2030; group on lookout for healthcare partners for its second block, says CEO

Medical tourism in Asia is on the rise.
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Passport in one hand, prescription in the other: The march of Asia’s medical tourism

Asia’s medical tourism is soaring, offering top-notch care at affordable prices

A beach in Canggu, Bali. Indonesia is attracting a growing number of international tourists eager to combine medical procedures with a tropical getaway.
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Beaches, parties and nose jobs: How Bali woos tourists with thriving cosmetic surgery scene

In this fifth part of BT’s series on Asia’s medical tourism hubs, we spotlight Indonesia, where Bali’s healthcare scene is perking up despite trailing that of Malaysia and Thailand in popularity

Entertainment has been a major factor fuelling interest in Asian beauty standards, with industry players pointing to the “Netflix effect”.
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From the West for the best: How the South Korean wave is redefining aesthetics

Western tourists are flocking to South Korea for top-quality aesthetic treatments, showcasing the global pull of the country’s culture and beauty credentials. This is Part 4 of our series on Asia’s me...

Singapore's healthcare facilities are advanced and can treat several conditions, attracting a growing cadre of patients who need more complex care.
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Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow

Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients

Stem-cell treatments, a particularly contentious and highly regulated field, are becoming increasingly popular in Thailand, as patients seek treatment for diseases such as Alzheimer's and anti-ageing remedies.
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Just what the doctor ordered: Thailand pivots from Middle East medical magnet to longevity sanctuary

The kingdom has long had a firm grip on South-east Asia’s medical tourism crown, but with Malaysia and Vietnam nipping at its heels, Thailand makes a charge for wellness. This is Part 3 of our series ...