Singapore signals readiness to scale healthcare AI as HealthTechX Asia opens
Singapore's health minister cited genomics subsidies, mandatory data-sharing laws, and updated AI guidelines as signals the city-state is ready to act.
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UN global AI governance dialogue: submission deadline imminent as Geneva summit approaches
Governments, businesses, academics, and civil society organisations have until 30 April to submit their views on AI governance, as the UN closes its global consultation.
AITRICS signs Vietnam AI cooperation agreement as Southeast Asia expansion continues
Under the terms of the MOU, AITRICS and the Hung Yen provincial health authority will collaborate to expand the use of AI in Vietnam's medical sector and improve regional healthcare…
Ping An Good Doctor AI Doctor users top 5.6 million as platform expands
Ping An's digital health arm reported 95% diagnostic accuracy and an 89% rise in corporate health clients, according to its Q1 2026 results.
Saudi Arabia’s AI governance consultation enters final days
The draft policy applies to government bodies, private companies, non-profit organisations, and individuals involved in developing, deploying, or publishing AI applications within KSA.
Indonesia pushes for ethics-first approach to AI development
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria pointed to an "ethics by design" framework as the government's preferred model, one that integrates ethical safeguards at the design stage…
Abu Dhabi genomics study identifies 100 genetic causes of inherited vision loss in Emirati population
A study issued by M42 in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi demonstrates how genomics enables prevention of vision loss and advances early detection of inherited eye…
Chinese scientific societies call for open global AI governance framework
The initiative argues that increasing human wellbeing should be the guiding principle for AI research, with security as a baseline requirement. It also stresses that all countries should participate equally…
Innovaccer and Infinia Technologies announce UAE healthcare AI alliance
The partnership will focus on unifying healthcare data, improving interoperability, and converting clinical and operational data into actionable intelligence.