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Based on 9 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Turkey's Best Hair Transplant Clinics 2026 Proven Results, Real Surgeon Involvement & Zero Hair Mills Turkey has transformed hair restoration from a niche medical procedure into a global industry worth over $2.67 billion a year. (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

SYDNEY -- The head spa, a cornerstone of Japanese wellness culture that focuses on massaging and treating the scalp, is sweeping Australia's suburbs as more people yearn for relaxation and rejuvenation. [2]

MUMBAI -- Godrej Consumer Products, an Indian household and personal care goods company, is beefing up investment in Africa. [3]

SINGAPORE -- Raffles Medical Group, Singapore's clinic and hospital operator, on Tuesday opened the doors of its first clinic in Japan. [4]

OSAKA A team of researchers at Osaka University is aiming to take the institution's regenerative medicine and medical equipment to the world. To do so, they must overcome a variety of challenges. [5]

BANGKOK -- Thailand's Bumrungrad International Hospital has launched a clinic for LGBTQ patients, bringing together specialized services catering to this minority demographic. [6]

The Rotary E-Club Dolphin Pattaya International teamed up with a Jomtien Beach nail salon to teach people how to do nail art as a career. Club President Chanunda Kongphol and Gossip Nail Salon Wannapa Sotsilp opened two-day course Feb. [7]

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Peter Jung's very niche enterprise would have been unimaginable just a short time ago in Ho Chi Minh City. [8]

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[1] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 85% match

Big News Network.com

Turkey's Best Hair Transplant Clinics 2026 Proven Results, Real Surgeon Involvement & Zero Hair Mills Turkey has transformed hair restoration from a niche medical procedure into a global industry worth over $2.67 billion a year.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-04 · 32% match

Japanese head spa treatments catching on with Aussies

SYDNEY -- The head spa, a cornerstone of Japanese wellness culture that focuses on massaging and treating the scalp, is sweeping Australia's suburbs as more people yearn for relaxation and rejuvenation.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-02-26 · 41% match

Indian group lifts stakes in hair care units

MUMBAI -- Godrej Consumer Products, an Indian household and personal care goods company, is beefing up investment in Africa.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-09-08 · 33% match

Singaporean clinic chain makes foray into Japan

SINGAPORE -- Raffles Medical Group, Singapore's clinic and hospital operator, on Tuesday opened the doors of its first clinic in Japan.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-01-19 · 33% match

Honey, I shrunk the laparoscopy machine

OSAKA A team of researchers at Osaka University is aiming to take the institution's regenerative medicine and medical equipment to the world. To do so, they must overcome a variety of challenges.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-07-13 · 32% match

Thai hospital opens one-stop center for LGBTQ services

BANGKOK -- Thailand's Bumrungrad International Hospital has launched a clinic for LGBTQ patients, bringing together specialized services catering to this minority demographic.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-02-08 · 32% match

Rotarians offer nail art training as alternative career

The Rotary E-Club Dolphin Pattaya International teamed up with a Jomtien Beach nail salon to teach people how to do nail art as a career. Club President Chanunda Kongphol and Gossip Nail Salon Wannapa Sotsilp opened two-day course Feb.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-12 · 31% match

Vietnam's booming Korea Towns nurture niche businesses

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Peter Jung's very niche enterprise would have been unimaginable just a short time ago in Ho Chi Minh City.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-10-31 · 31% match

Dr. Cynthia Maung Named Finalist for Humanitarian Award

RANGOON — The founder of a clinic for Burmese refugees on the Thai border Dr. Cynthia Maung was named a finalist for the Humanitarian Hero Award 2016 by AidEx, an international platform for professionals in aid and development.

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