On Hong Kong’s Kat O island, 79-year-old Fong Sam-kiu chops wood to feed the outside stove on which she cooks her meals. Nets and pots hang on the walls, reminders of the days when she fished the local waters for sea urchins. “I will never move to the city,” says Fong, whose husband has died … Read more
It was the best endorsement a brand could ask for. In a recent video interview with a Hong Kong media outlet, cast members from the hit film Wicked – including pop star Ariana Grande, British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo, Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey and American actor Jeff Goldblum – talked about the Chinese herbal syrup … Read more
SYNERGIES WITH MAINSTREAM HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Singapore must carefully incorporate certain TCM treatments into public clinics and hospitals, where they become eligible for support under our healthcare financing framework, such as subsidies and MediSave withdrawals, Mr Ong said. He noted that currently, this is only done for acupuncture for lower back pain and neck pain. China, Hong … Read more
SINGAPORE: A Japanese consortium has completed the acquisition of Singapore-based traditional Chinese medicine company Eu Yang Sang International for S$695 million (US$516 million). The consortium of Mitsui & Co and Rohto Pharmaceutical acquired 86 per cent of Eu Yan Sang from Righteous Crane Holding, announced Tower Capital Asia in a press release on Tuesday (Jun … Read more
Tang’s recent Spring Equinox nourishing menu is his most ambitious yet. It incorporates a variety of premium and uncommon roots, berries and herbs found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to restock one’s internal qi and boost immunity. Some of the ingredients used by Tang at the restaurant. Photo: Xiaomei Chen “Finding a balance is my … Read more
EXPANSION Eu Tong Sen established himself in Malaya and Singapore and became a prominent figure in tin mining and rubber plantation businesses by the 1920s. Wherever he started a tin mine, he would also set up a medical shop. “As he expanded the medical shop beyond Gopeng, he decided to brand the medical business more … Read more
Founded in 1879, Eu Yan Sang operates over 170 retail outlets and 30 clinics in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, according to Mitsui’s statement. Righteous Crane Holding took the company private from the Singapore bourse in 2016. The deal valued Eu Yan Sang at about US$196 million at the time. Mitsui said it invested indirectly … Read more
“It is a non-invasive and natural alternative to cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers. Ruth Lee, founder of traditional Chinese medicine clinic Master Ruth in Hong Kong. “Facial acupuncture treats the underlying causes of ageing and wrinkles, such as muscle weakness and poor circulation. I often treat holistically and you … Read more
