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Medicine and Medical Device Sales
Jul 2025

Including statistics of Medicine and Medical Device Sales of China in the past 6 years.

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Singapore’s Healthtech Startup Uses Hong Kong as Springboard to Access Mainland Market
Jul 2025

Speedy advances in innovation and technology and increasing maturity in the application of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, genomics and other technologies have expedited the growth of the healthcare industry worldwide.

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China Rolls Out Measures to Boost Development of Innovative Drugs
Jul 2025

On 1 July, the National Healthcare Security Administration and the National Health Commission jointly announced multiple measures to support the high-quality development of innovative drugs. Priority is to be given to supporting innovative drug research and development (R&D), the inclusion of new drugs in insurance drug catalogues and their use in clinical application, diversifying payment channels for innovative drugs, and more.

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Global Trade Network Helps Promote Medical Supplies to World Markets
Jul 2025

The increasing emphasis on healthcare by most countries is strengthening the global demand for medical supplies, while worldwide trade networks are vital links driving the development of the industry. In light of this, HKTDC Research interviewed Savewo Ltd at the 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.

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Technology Unlocks a Prosperous Future for the Healthcare Industry
Jul 2025

The healthcare sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by breakthroughs in biotechnology and innovations in life sciences. During the HKTDC Asia Summit on Global Health, held alongside the 16th HK International Medical and Healthcare Fair, an on-site survey was conducted from 26-28 May 2025, to obtain professional insights on the industry’s outlook.

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Utilising AI to Tap Global Elderly Care Products Market
Jul 2025

As the application of artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role in people’s daily lives, the senior-care products market is no exception. According to Hanshin Technology Limited, a Hong Kong smart-technology company and an exhibitor at the 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, the elderly face various daily challenges while products empowered by AI technology can help improve their quality of life and reshape their lifestyles.

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Import Restrictions Proposed for Certain Opioid Substances
Jul 2025

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a notice of intent to publish a temporary order placing certain benzimidazole-opioid substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

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Hong Kong’s Protective Medical Product Businesses Target Post-COVID Prospects
Jun 2025

Protective medical industry had undergone a process of weeding out the weak and retaining the strong. As the market consolidates and evolves rapidly, Action Medical has expanded its Hong Kong production line of quality face masks and developed its local and overseas sales business in earnest. Using Hong Kong as a base, it is also actively setting foot into related protective medical product fields and expanding its business into emerging markets.

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EU Publishes New Rules Restricting Chinese Medical Device Companies’ Access to EU Market
Jun 2025

On 20 June 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) announced that it has decided to exclude Chinese companies from EU government purchases of medical devices exceeding €5 million. This measure follows the conclusions of the first investigation under the EU’s International Procurement Instrument.

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Medical Services: Dual Emphasis on Professionalism and Diversity
Jun 2025

Medical services extend beyond traditional treatments to include a comprehensive array of healthcare offerings, such as assisted reproduction. In an interview with HKTDC Research, Incinta Medical Group elaborated that assisted reproduction services encompass several specialized medical areas. With its diversified biopharmaceutical industry and international business environment, Hong Kong is strategically positioned to support the company's efforts in pursuing technological collaborations for further expansion.

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