Question 1

In 2025, which Southeast Asian nation attracted approximately 75% of the region's total healthtech investment, amounting to about $92 million, solidifying its position as a healthtech hub?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Question 2

According to Fitch Solutions, the Vietnam pharmaceutical market was valued at USD 7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach what value by 2028?

Accepted Answer

USD 8.7 billion

Question 3

In 2025, Thailand's medical and wellness tourism market was valued at US$31.5 billion. What is the projected growth rate for this market by 2034?

Accepted Answer

To triple, growing at a compound annual rate of 13%

Question 4

What was the projected increase in the Philippines' domestic general government health expenditure as a percentage of GDP for 2025, compared to 2.93% in 2024?

Accepted Answer

3.02%

Question 5

Due to a nationwide trainee doctors' strike that lasted until September 2025, South Korea's medical device market experienced a slowdown in 2024. What was the impact on hospital procurement?

Accepted Answer

Delayed surgeries and reduced hospital procurement

Question 6

In 2024, India's pharmaceutical exports reached approximately USD 30.5 billion. What is the projected growth target for Indian pharmaceutical exports by 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

10% double-digit growth

Question 7

Malaysia is implementing an Off-Take Policy 2.0, which suggests three-year contracts for local pharmaceutical companies. What is a primary objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

To guarantee medicine security, reduce drug prices, and boost the domestic industry

Question 8

In the Asia-Pacific region's healthcare private equity market in 2024, which country accounted for 26% of deal volume, making it the largest PE market by volume?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 9

What percentage of the total Southeast Asian healthtech investment did Singapore attract in 2024, according to reports on healthtech investments?

Accepted Answer

75%

Question 10

The Indonesia E-Health Market is valued at USD 3.5 billion with an approximated compound annual growth rate of 8.38% from 2024-2030. Which of the following is a primary growth driver for this market?

Accepted Answer

Increasing healthcare costs and an aging population

Question 11

In 2025, Japan's digital health market was valued at USD 31.4 Billion. What segment captured the largest market revenue share, reflecting strong adoption of platforms like EMR/EHR?

Accepted Answer

Software solutions

Question 12

What significant event in South Korea, beginning in February 2024 and lasting until September 2025, significantly disrupted routine care and reduced hospital procurement of medical devices?

Accepted Answer

A nationwide trainee doctors' strike

Question 13

Which country's pharmaceutical market is projected to reach approximately USD 14.07 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.34%, driven by chronic disease burden and an aging population?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 14

In 2025, the Philippine national health expenditure rose to 6.7% of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest since the PSA began compiling data in 1991. What was the primary driver for this increase?

Accepted Answer

Higher medical inflation, stronger demand, and increased government support under Universal Health Care

Question 15

As of 2024-2025, which Southeast Asian nation holds the highest number of Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals, a key indicator for medical tourism?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

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