Energy and sustainability are some other areas Swedish firms hope to gain traction in.
The Silviahemmet centre is run on the premise that good care means providing dignity to not just those being cared for, but family members and care staff too.
This progressive and holistic approach to eldercare is among Swedish innovations that the Scandinavian nation hopes can help meet Singapore’s needs, especially given the Republic’s ageing population. The attention to detail at the centre extends to the attire for its 14 staff members, who include nurses, assistant nurses and occupational therapists.
Aside from eldercare, the ageing population and increased demand on healthcare systems will also create more opportunities for Sweden’s wider medical technology sector to contribute to Singapore, said industry experts at a panel discussion. Ms Svanstrom said that while cancer is a major focus area for AstraZeneca, the company is also directing its research efforts at a wider range of diseases that affect the elderly in both Sweden and Singapore. These include chronic kidney disease, asthma and heart failure.
The panellists also noted the strong presence of Singaporean talent in their businesses in the Republic, as well as in Sweden.The green economy is another area with opportunities for collaboration, by Sweden’s reckoning.
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