20-Apr-17 As China develops, it struggles to deal with wrenching healthcare challenges. It produces few breakthrough innovations in medicine and healthcare technology. New investments and policy reforms, however, could transform China into one of the top R&D hubs. The Chinese government recently enacted new programs to stimulate entrepreneurship, bolster domestic research institutions, and promote innovative approaches to upgrading the healthcare system. [image: Techonomy / Shutterstock]

18-Apr-17 In Korea, an evaluation and compensation system will be applied to medical devices using innovative technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence and 3D printing. “We will continue to improve systems and give supports so that the healthcare industry will develop into a future growth engine" said Kim Gang-rip, director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. [image: Business Korea]

18-Apr-17  Hong Kongers are increasingly turning to technology to monitor their health according to a recent survey that found 52% are likely to use wearables while doing exercise. Among HK's new health-tech start-ups is Clim8, which incorporates thermal clothing technology into garments to help wearers achieve regulated body temperature. [image: HKTC]

10-Apr-17 Alibaba Cloud's President Simon Hu announced it has developed "ET Medical Brain," a suite of AI solutions built on its cloud infrastructure. The ET Medical Brain aims to ease the workload of medical personnel by taking the role of the patient's virtual assistant, and participating in medical imaging, drug development, hospital management and wearable healthcare devices. [image: Computerworld Hong Kong]

10-Apr-17 Thailand's startup ecosystem is growing with support from the government and private investors. As the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the region, Thailand is attractive for tech startups, and as healthcare is increasingly digitised, startups such as YesMom, SmartHealthCare, Doctorme and MediTech are starting to create solutions for the problems that have plagued healthcare in Thailand. [image: e27]