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Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Anti-ageing out? Longevity is the next frontier in beauty and wellness
Co-founded by renowned doctor Andrea Maier, Chi Longevity is one of two longevity clinics that have appeared in Singapore in recent months. PHOTO: CHI LONGEVITY SINGAPORE – Once the domain of scientists and Silicon Valley biohackers, longevity has become mainstream and is rewriting the rules of beauty and wellness. According to a report by London-based financial advisory firm Deloitte, the longevity sector – though still emerging – is drawing significant investment from venture capitalists, research institutions and governments. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Want to live longer and healthier? Singapore makes strides in longevity field
Dr Andrea Maier (left) and team member Dr Ajla Hodzic Kuerec. The NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity has won US$250,000 in the semi-finals of XPrize Healthspan, a global contest to reverse ageing. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANDREA MAIER SINGAPORE – Want to live longer, healthier and reverse the effects of ageing? Singapore could be the right place to be as the science and business of longevity medicine pick up here. Earlier in May, a team from the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity reached the semi-finals of the US$101 million (S$131 million) XPrize Healthspan , a global competition for accessible therapeutic solutions to reverse the effects of ageing. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.