Singapore Medical Council threatens legal action against DoctorxDentist
THE Singapore Medical Council (SMC) has turned up the heat on startup DoctorxDentist, threatening legal action if it fails to accede to demands by medical regulators.
Singapore Medical Council may take legal action against DoctorxDentist
THE Singapore Medical Council (SMC) may take legal action against online platform DoctorxDentist, after the startup failed to meet demands made by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and SMC.
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Unicorn funding drops from 2018 high; strong growth for early-stage deals
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Singapore's Internet economy drops 24% in 2020; Vietnam, Indonesia see double-digit growth
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