Vietnam has announced an ambitious national target to provide all citizens with electronic health records (EHRs) by 2030, marking a major step in the country’s healthcare digital transformation. The initiative forms a key component of the National Target Programme on...
The Selangor state government is preparing to roll out an artificial intelligence powered safety monitoring system for older residents as a technologically driven response to rapid population aging. As the most populous state and the economic powerhouse in Malaysia,...
As healthcare systems worldwide seek more efficient and patient-centered delivery models, virtual nursing and telehealth-enabled services are playing an increasingly critical role. Virtual care hubs now support hospitals and healthcare providers through remote...
ŌURA and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have opened the Oura–NUS Joint Lab, a new research entity dedicated to advancing personalized preventive health. Located at NUS, the lab marks ŌURA’s first research presence in the Asia-Pacific region and deepens a...
Thailand’s Berli Jucker Logistics, part of the BJC Big C Group, and DHL Supply Chain announced the creation of a joint venture to elevate BJC Big C Group’s logistics operations to international standards and support growth in Thailand’s healthcare market. The...
Canada’s expertise in compiling and analysing genomic data complements Vietnam’s large and genetically diverse population, creating significant opportunities for collaboration in precision medicine. This partnership could help Vietnam narrow its technological gap and...
German metabolomics developer numares Health has announced its formal expansion into the ASEAN region following regulatory approval from Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA). The approval for the AXINON® LDLp Test System marks the company’s first regulatory...
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH)–Linkou is targeting a larger share of Philippine patients as part of its Southeast Asia growth strategy, focusing on cancer care and advanced surgical services. The Taiwan-based hospital is working with Ayala Healthcare Holdings,...
SKPlasma Core Indonesia, a joint venture between South Korea’s SK Plasma and the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), has announced a major healthcare milestone: the introduction of Indonesia’s first plasma-derived medicinal products manufactured from plasma donated...
Singapore has launched a Regulatory Innovation Corridor with the United Kingdom to help speed up patient access to breakthrough health technologies, strengthening its position as a global hub for biomedical innovation. Announced in December 2025, the initiative brings...
Thailand has taken steps to establish a connected national health system through a new law enabling nationwide health data sharing and the adoption of AI and telemedicine. The Ministry of Public Health convened a special committee on the national digital health...
The Philippine government has launched a two-year pilot program that will allow licensed pharmacists to supervise multiple drugstores remotely, aiming to improve access to medicines in underserved areas. President Marcos witnessed the signing of a memorandum of...
