{"id":41581,"date":"2025-12-15T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41581"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T05:45:00","slug":"manulife-and-bupa-sign-mou-for-strategic-collaboration-in-hong-kong-to-create-a-more-robust-integrated-healthcare-network-offering-customers-greater-access-and-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=41581","title":{"rendered":"Manulife and Bupa Sign MoU for Strategic Collaboration in Hong Kong to Create a More Robust, Integrated Healthcare Network Offering Customers Greater Access and Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Manulife (International) Limited\u00a0(&#8220;Manulife&#8221;) and Bupa International Limited\u00a0(&#8220;Bupa&#8221;) are\u00a0pleased to announce today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (&#8220;MoU&#8221;), intended to establish a strategic collaboration in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> that will provide customers with greater convenience and flexibility in managing their health.<\/p>\n<p>United by a shared commitment to enhancing healthcare and wellbeing for the people of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, this proposed strategic collaboration will combine the strengths of two industry leaders to build a more robust and integrated healthcare network for their customers. Under the signed MoU, Manulife and Bupa intend for customers to benefit from expanded access to high-quality care, greater convenience, enhanced value and affordability through integrated healthcare solutions and personalised support at every stage of their healthcare journey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845172\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845172\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).\" alt=\"Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845170\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845170\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.\" alt=\"(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This strategic collaboration\u00a0marks a significant milestone in our ambition to be the health partner of choice, driving better value and health outcomes for our customers,&#8221; said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Patrick Graham<\/span>, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and <span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span><\/b>. &#8220;As people live longer and aspire to healthier, more purposeful lives, we see an increasing need for a connected healthcare ecosystem that ensures longevity goes hand in hand with quality of life. By combining our strengths with Bupa, this strategic collaboration will offer\u00a0greater choice and sustainable healthcare solutions that empower individuals and communities to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. This\u00a0also underscores our commitment to addressing the needs of a society with a rapidly aging population and shaping a future where healthcare is more accessible and affordable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Fiona Harris<\/span>, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong<\/b>, said, &#8220;Collaborations are\u00a0more important than ever as we work together to deliver the connected healthcare ecosystem that enables each consumer to achieve their best health outcome. By joining forces, we can reach more of the people of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, introducing new innovations and creating more opportunities through embracing the era of digital health and AI. Together, we are dedicated to delivering future ready, customer first, individualised healthcare solutions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She added, &#8220;At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world, and this strategic collaboration\u00a0is a powerful step forward in fulfilling that commitment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This strategic collaboration\u00a0will benefit both customers and our businesses. We will share\u00a0further updates in due course on how this strategic collaboration will continue to strengthen and grow.<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b><b>\u00a0Manulife Hong Kong<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span> in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services\u00a0to over 2.6 million customers in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.<\/p>\n<p>Manulife Hong Kong, through Manulife International\u00a0Holdings Limited, owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (<span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited. These entities are all subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Manulife<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto, Canada<\/span>, we operate as Manulife across <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, and primarily as <span class=\"xn-person\">John Hancock<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth &amp; Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as &#8216;MFC&#8217; on the <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under &#8216;945&#8217; in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Not all offerings\u00a0are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manulife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">manulife.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Bupa Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1947, Bupa&#8217;s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and\u00a0better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, the UK, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Poland<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile<\/span>, Hong Kong SAR, <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span>, T\u00fcrkiye, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>. We also have associate businesses in <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Bupa (<span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>) Limited, a subsidiary of Bupa, has been a health insurance specialist in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare\u00a0services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.<\/p>\n<p>Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa Group in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2013<\/span>. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics &amp; Imaging, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bupa.com.hk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.bupa.com.hk\/en\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Manulife (International) Limited\u00a0(&#8220;Manulife&#8221;) and Bupa International Limited\u00a0(&#8220;Bupa&#8221;) are\u00a0pleased to announce today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (&#8220;MoU&#8221;), intended to establish a strategic collaboration in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> that will provide customers with greater convenience and flexibility in managing their health.<\/p>\n<p>United by a shared commitment to enhancing healthcare and wellbeing for the people of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, this proposed strategic collaboration will combine the strengths of two industry leaders to build a more robust and integrated healthcare network for their customers. Under the signed MoU, Manulife and Bupa intend for customers to benefit from expanded access to high-quality care, greater convenience, enhanced value and affordability through integrated healthcare solutions and personalised support at every stage of their healthcare journey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845172\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845172\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).\" alt=\"Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Manulife and Bupa have signed an MoU for strategic collaboration in Hong Kong to create a more robust, integrated healthcare network offering customers greater access and choice. Pictured at the signing ceremony are Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau (left), and Fiona Harris, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong (right).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845170\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2845170\/Manulife___Bupa_MoU_ceremony_photo_2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.\" alt=\"(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>(Left to Right): Carrie Tong, Chief Operations Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Danny Lee, Chief Health Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Patrick Graham, CEO, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau; Fiona Harris, Managing Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Angelo Loizou, Financial Director, Bupa Hong Kong; Yuman Chan, General Manager, Bupa Hong Kong at the signing of the MoU intended to establish a strategic collaboration that will provide greater access and choice for customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This strategic collaboration\u00a0marks a significant milestone in our ambition to be the health partner of choice, driving better value and health outcomes for our customers,&#8221; said <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Patrick Graham<\/span>, CEO of Manulife Hong Kong and <span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span><\/b>. &#8220;As people live longer and aspire to healthier, more purposeful lives, we see an increasing need for a connected healthcare ecosystem that ensures longevity goes hand in hand with quality of life. By combining our strengths with Bupa, this strategic collaboration will offer\u00a0greater choice and sustainable healthcare solutions that empower individuals and communities to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. This\u00a0also underscores our commitment to addressing the needs of a society with a rapidly aging population and shaping a future where healthcare is more accessible and affordable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Fiona Harris<\/span>, Managing Director of Bupa Hong Kong<\/b>, said, &#8220;Collaborations are\u00a0more important than ever as we work together to deliver the connected healthcare ecosystem that enables each consumer to achieve their best health outcome. By joining forces, we can reach more of the people of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>, introducing new innovations and creating more opportunities through embracing the era of digital health and AI. Together, we are dedicated to delivering future ready, customer first, individualised healthcare solutions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She added, &#8220;At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world, and this strategic collaboration\u00a0is a powerful step forward in fulfilling that commitment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This strategic collaboration\u00a0will benefit both customers and our businesses. We will share\u00a0further updates in due course on how this strategic collaboration will continue to strengthen and grow.<\/p>\n<p><b>About<\/b><b>\u00a0Manulife Hong Kong<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span> in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services\u00a0to over 2.6 million customers in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Macau<\/span>. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.<\/p>\n<p>Manulife Hong Kong, through Manulife International\u00a0Holdings Limited, owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (<span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited. These entities are all subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Manulife<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto, Canada<\/span>, we operate as Manulife across <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, and primarily as <span class=\"xn-person\">John Hancock<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth &amp; Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as &#8216;MFC&#8217; on the <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span>, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under &#8216;945&#8217; in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Not all offerings\u00a0are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manulife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">manulife.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Bupa Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1947, Bupa&#8217;s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and\u00a0better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, the UK, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Poland<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chile<\/span>, Hong Kong SAR, <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span>, T\u00fcrkiye, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>. We also have associate businesses in <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Bupa (<span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>) Limited, a subsidiary of Bupa, has been a health insurance specialist in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare\u00a0services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.<\/p>\n<p>Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa Group in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2013<\/span>. 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