IMCD, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened a microbiology laboratory in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new facility will support product development across various industries, including life sciences and industrial sectors. It will cater to...
The Philippines and Sweden have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating cancer control efforts, with Bataan serving as the pilot province. The collaboration brings together key stakeholders, including the Bataan General Hospital, AstraZeneca, Elekta,...
American International Hospital (AIH) is collaborating with Raffles Hospital Singapore to introduce advanced medical treatments to Vietnam, offering Singaporean-standard healthcare services locally. This partnership is a response to the growing trend of Vietnamese...
Malaysia is focusing on the digital transformation of its healthcare system, aiming to enhance medical tourism and provide remote villages with improved access to medical services. The country’s central bank is supporting this initiative with MYR 2.6 billion (USD 550...
The Singapore Government has announced an SGD 200 million (USD 149 million) investment over five years to enhance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and genomics data in its public healthcare sector. This funding, through the Ministry of Health’s (MOH)...
Google has announced the licensing of its AI model for detecting diabetic retinopathy in Thailand, where the shortage of eye specialists limits access to essential screening services. Nearly a decade ago, Google Research collaborated with Rajavithi Hospital in...
Qritive, a digital pathology and AI company based in Singapore, has announced a strategic collaboration with Roche to advance cancer diagnostics by integrating its AI-powered solutions with Roche’s navify® Digital Pathology platform. This partnership aims to enhance...
Japan, South Korea, and the United States have committed PHP 1.6 billion (USD 29 million) over the next five years to enhance healthcare in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The funding, pledged by the Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Thailand’s latest AI-powered Dinsaw robot, the “Home AI Assistance,” is set to play a key role in delivering healthcare to the elderly at home, according to a report by The Nation. Developed by CT Asia Robotics, the robot aims to address issues...
In response to the growing demand for facial contouring, ViMUT Hospital, a prominent private healthcare provider in Bangkok, has expanded its services by launching a new Maxillofacial Contouring Centre. According to Grand View Research, Thailand’s aesthetic...
Malaysia’s private healthcare and medical tourism sector is set to generate MYR 2.2 billion (USD 476 million) in revenue in 2024, with Penang emerging as a pivotal hub for attracting patients. The nation’s allure in medical tourism is bolstered by its...
South Korea’s Daewoong Pharmaceutical and GC Cell are entering Indonesia’s regenerative medicine and cell therapy markets. Daewoong Pharmaceutical has established a cell therapy and cosmetics production plant in Indonesia through its subsidiary, Daewoong...
