Philippines joins HealthAI Global Regulatory Network
Matthew Brady
The country enters the network as a "pioneer member", joining the UK, Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Peru, Zambia, and Vietnam.
Regulations
South Korea’s health ministry pushes AI expansion across public hospital network
The session at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital brought together leadership from Seoul National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University Hospital, and Jeonbuk National University Hospital.
Vietnam moves to integrate routine health check-up data into national Electronic Records System
While electronic health records integrated within Vietnam's VNeID national identity application have now been rolled out across all 34 provinces and cities, significant gaps remain in the data.
Laos and Chinese consortium sign agreement to explore national AI health platform
The agreement falls within the framework of Laos-China cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, with healthcare identified as the primary sector for initial AI deployment.
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare sets out five-year AI roadmap for welfare and care
The plan aims to deploy AI and data technologies to streamline welfare administration, improve access to services, and reduce the administrative burden on frontline workers.
GCC positioned as gateway and testbed for global medtech expansion
MedTech World Middle East speakers presented the GCC as a platform for global medtech firms seeking to test, validate and expand their technologies within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
MedTech World experts explore the challenges and opportunities in medtech innovation
Panellists highlighted the importance of immersion in clinical settings, understanding local healthcare ecosystems, and aligning solutions with patient and system needs.
GCC emerges as global medtech investment hub amid healthcare transformation
Long-term success in the GCC medtech landscape will depend on translating innovation into practical, locally integrated solutions that align with public health priorities.
Market first, regulation in parallel: MedTech World speakers debate evolving pathways to market access
Speakers concluded that while regulatory compliance remains essential, commercial viability and clinical adoption must lead decision-making.