Four medtech startups to compete for USD 175,000 Grand Prize in Singapore
The finalists are Ardens Lifescience of South Korea, BaiYi Healthcare of China, Eyes of AI of Australia, and Physiologas Technologies of Japan.
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South Korea to host World Bio Summit on AI-driven healthcare innovation
The 2026 World Bio Summit will bring together government officials, healthcare professionals and industry representatives to discuss the role of AI in healthcare and the biohealth sector.
Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi on cancer research
The initiative aims to bring together germline data relating to inherited genetic variation, tumour sequencing and laboratory research models within a centralised resource.
China outlines ethical governance framework for embodied AI
The report treats the ethics of embodied intelligence as part of broader AI ethics, while identifying risks arising from the direct interaction between intelligent systems, people and their surroundings.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi uses robotic surgery in preventive colorectal cancer procedure
The case highlights the application of robotic-assisted surgery in complex preventive procedures for patients with a high inherited risk of cancer.
M42 to showcase AI-driven health intelligence at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit
M42 said it would demonstrate how its capabilities across clinical care, genomics, biobanking, AI and digital health could support earlier identification of health risks.
Hong Kong to expand use of AI across healthcare under Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address
The Government has positioned new measures within its wider plans to develop Hong Kong as an international health and medical innovation hub.
Vietnam health ministry issues directive to accelerate healthcare digital transformation
The directive focuses on healthcare databases, electronic health records, administrative reform and data infrastructure.
Japan health ministry highlights technology and workforce pressures ahead of 2040
Survey findings suggest broad public acceptance of technology in healthcare and nursing care. More than 70% of respondents were positive about the introduction of technologies including ICT, AI and robotics…