Japan launches genome medicine body to centralise whole-genome sequencing data
Japan has set up a new body to coordinate nationwide whole-genome sequencing data collection and use, aiming for full operation by the end of the fiscal year.
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AITRICS secures Indonesian regulatory approval for AI patient deterioration prediction solution
The approval positions AITRICS to capitalise on Indonesia's accelerating digital health agenda as the government pushes forward with its 2025–2029 Digital Health Transformation Strategy.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health accelerates digital transformation drive
The urgency of digital transformation in Vietnam’s health sector has grown significantly, according to the Ministry of Health, driven by the government’s economic targets.
Kakao Healthcare and Sanofi to collaborate on real-world evidence and AI research
The companies plan to conduct joint RWE research using clinical data and develop AI models through federated learning. a technique that trains algorithms without transferring raw data externally.
Two Korean healthtech firms to showcase AI diagnostics and clinical platforms at WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea Body Information and maihub will present AI-powered musculoskeletal diagnostics and clinical orchestration platforms in Thailand.
Czech AI firm Carebot enters Vietnamese market with Bach Mai Hospital partnership
The agreement focuses on integrating AI directly into clinical workflows, with the stated aim of supporting radiologists in routine decision-making.
South Korea’s APEC white paper puts AI and digital health at centre of regional cooperation agenda
APEC discussions reflect growing consensus that healthtech adoption must be responsibly governed, with accountability frameworks keeping pace with innovation.
Indonesia’s digital health transformation reaches 270 million patients as AI governance framework takes shape
Indonesia invited global stakeholders to partner with SatuSehat and contribute to its emerging healthcare AI framework — across knowledge and expertise, resources, and implementation.
Singapore advances healthcare AI governance framework as HSA earns WHO’s highest regulatory accreditation
Singapore’s regulatory journey has evolved from SaMD frameworks and the Healthcare Services Act, through national AI strategy and generative/agentic governance, to a more complex frontier ahead.