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In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, staying informed is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. HealthTechAsia emerges as the beacon illuminating the latest breakthroughs, trends, and insights in healthtech and digital health across key markets in Asia. 

Whether you are an investor seeking opportunities, a researcher exploring cutting-edge technologies, a hospital manager adapting to innovations, or a policymaker shaping the future, HealthTechAsia is your dedicated source for news, views, and unparalleled insights.

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.

Background

The origin story that led to HealthTechAsia.