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27-Oct-17 When it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery, Korea is a particularly popular destination. But plans to expand that practice to a medical facility operating in Incheon International Airport are coming under fire. [image: Wikimedia Commons]

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15-Oct-17 Chinese online travel booking site Ctrip revealed 500,000 Chinese travelled overseas for medical-related services in 2016. Bali become a hotspot with 150,000 visitors, and Indonesia has made it a priority to make the country a medical and wellness destination. [image:  Forbes / COMO Shambala Estate]

27-Oct-17 Malaysia has announced that RM30 mn (USD7 mn) will be allocated to boost the nation’s healthcare travel industry. "The allocation will further spur the growth of medical tourism industry in the country," CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council said. [image: NSTP/ Rasul Azli Samad]

27-Oct-17 Vezeeta.com, a digital healthcare provider in the Middle East, launched its platform for medical bookings, securing its position as the first such platform in the Middle East, allowing patients to book appointments with doctors online and on mobile. [image: Thompson Reuters Zawya].