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In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, staying informed is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. HealthTechAsia highlights the latest breakthroughs, trends, and insights in healthtech and digital health across key markets in Asia.
Whether you are a researcher or hospital decision-maker exploring cutting-edge technologies, a healthcare practitioner embracing innovation, or a policymaker shaping healthcare’s future, HealthTechAsia is your trusted source for news, views, and insights.
Key themes
With AI being one of the most transformative technologies of our time, HealthTechAsia focuses on the following:
- New AI solutions from Asia that are pioneering the future of healthcare
Asia is at the forefront of AI innovation. Companies like DeepSeek are leading the way with groundbreaking AI technologies with the potential to transform healthcare.
The rapid development of AI solutions in locations like China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia highlights the growing importance of Asia as a hub for healthtech and its role in influencing the global AI landscape.
Examples:
Made in Malaysia: Qmed Asia keeps it local with generative AI solutions
How AI is transforming image diagnostics and patient outcomes - Collaborations between Asian solution providers and healthcare providers that are driving healthcare transformation
Across regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, partnerships between innovative AI companies and hospitals or healthcare providers are bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical healthcare delivery.
These collaborations are instrumental in overcoming barriers to AI adoption, such as resource limitations, data accessibility, and the need for scalable solutions.
Examples:
UCrest Berhad on a mission to digitalise healthcare from KL to Kigali
Core8 Group to develop Vietnam’s first ‘AI hospital’ - Success stories of AI integrated into healthcare that show real-world impact
Successful case studies of AI integration that provide evidence of the technology’s potential, offering insights into how AI can be scaled and applied across different healthcare systems, serving as inspiration for others looking to adopt AI in their own settings.
Example: Saudi hospital performs fully robotic heart transplant in world first - Regulations and policies on digital health development, including ensuring safe and responsible AI
How governments and regulatory bodies in Asia are developing policies to guide its ethical use in healthcare.
These regulations address concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the transparency of AI systems, ensuring that they are used responsibly.
Example: Malaysia’s Ministry of Health unveils healthtech hub with AI solution Dr. MATA
Key facts
Asia has emerged as a dynamic hub at the intersection of innovation, technology, and demographic shifts:
- As of 2020, Asia comprises 44 percent of global venture capital/private equity investments in digital health—$6 billion of $14 billion (McKinsey).
- By 2025, Asia will be home to 456 million seniors aged 65 or older, representing 10 percent of its population (McKinsey).
- Southeast Asia is a major hub for healthtech venture capital investments (DealStreetAsia):
- Most healthtech acquisitions involved companies developing deep tech solutions for curative healthcare and diagnostic technology.
- Hospitals and clinics are looking to partner with tech companies to enhance their digital capabilities.
- Indonesia passed a new health law (Aug 23) with changes in medical licensing, telemedicine, and health data systems.
- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Vietnam lead in regulating AI in healthcare (State of Digital Health Report 2023).
- As of March 2021, Tencent’s WeDoctor is estimated to be valued at up to $6.8 billion.
The story behind HealthTechAsia
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