The age of AI: when scientific discovery becomes collaborative
The age of collaborative science should not be defined by how much reasoning machines can perform, argues HealthTechAsia's Vishnu Narayan.
Ant Group upgrades physician platform into AI workstation for millions of doctors
Two AI capabilities sit at the centre of the platform: an AI Medical Assistant for clinical decision support, and an AI Doctor Agent that individual physicians can configure for patient…
NTU Singapore study finds gaps in regulatory awareness among medical AI developers
Researchers surveyed 122 medical AI developers across Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, finding that 67% worked for organisations that had not adopted any regulatory framework.
Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 plan designates healthcare as priority “Impact Engine”
Malaysia has announced AI Malaysia Berhad, formalising and expanding the National AI Office, and Malaysia AI Safety Institute, intended to strengthen technical capacity.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces first robotic bronchoscopy platform in the Middle East
The platform is designed to support earlier diagnosis of lung disease, including lung cancer, by giving physicians access to small nodules deep within the lungs that are otherwise difficult to…
MedPlanner adds personalised health intelligence to AskHEMI app
The Personalised Health Intelligence feature allows AskHEMI to build a profile of each user's conditions, medications, lab results, allergies and lifestyle, then draw on that profile when answering questions.
Indonesia and India to deepen AI cooperation, says deputy minister
The two countries could advance collaboration through joint research, talent development, digital infrastructure and public-benefit technologies.
Thailand opens public consultation on draft AI Act
Oversight would be decentralised, with sector regulators - in health, for example - responsible for AI within their own industries, coordinated by a national AI steering committee.
Laos holds first high-level policy dialogue on AI in health
The policy dialogue centred on the leadership and governance considerations needed for responsible AI adoption. Subsequent workshops focused on practical applications, regional experience and priority use cases.