Differences between Japanese and ASEAN Healthcare
The differences in healthcare between Japan and ASEAN countries can be quite significant, with various aspects such as insurance systems, consultation mechanisms, medical institutions, healthcare delivery, quality of care, and hospitality differing notably. This article, based on my experiences traveling across East Asia and 13 ASEAN countries, provides an overview of these differences. It's important […]
Healthcare in the Philippines
Back in 2014, I spent two days visiting several medical institutions in Manila, Philippines. Starting in Makati, I chartered a car to begin the tour from nearby hospitals. First was St. Luke’s Medical Center in the Quezon district (see top photo). Although sharing its name with Japan's St. Luke's, any connection is unclear. This hospital, […]
Healthcare in Brunei
In December 2016, as part of a medical facility survey in the ASEAN countries, I visited Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, the last country on our list. This article recounts that visit, which served as a catalyst for further exploration of healthcare institutions in ASEAN. "The Kingdom of Brunei, an Islamic microstate with […]
The City Transformed
In 2015, when we invested in a pediatric clinic, Ho Chi Minh City was already undergoing a construction boom, even without a fully developed subway system. Fast forward to 2023, a glance at Districts 1 and 2, and Binh Thanh District reveals a landscape transformed into an urban metropolis, replete with towering buildings and condominiums. […]
Resuming Activities in Vietnam
June 2013 Article: The Genesis of Our Engagement with Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 Pediatric Clinic. This article from June 2013 marks the beginning of our involvement with a pediatric clinic in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, predating our investment. It recounts our experiences during the initial marketing phase. Dr. Nee, […]
Reflecting on the Investment in District 1 Pediatric Clinic
The pediatric clinic we invested in back in 2015 went bankrupt in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City. As of October 2023, with the establishment of the new Healthcare Asia Ltd. by four members, we are beginning our activities in ASEAN. We record our past setbacks from the articles of that […]