Vinmec’s bet on robotics comes with a bigger goal: putting Vietnam on the surgical map
A Vietnamese healthcare pioneer is shaping the next chapter of robotics in a nation of 100 million people.
Robotics & MedTech
Valeo Health reaches one million orders as platform data points to widespread undetected health risks in the Gulf
Valeo has released anonymised user data that points to significant levels of undetected metabolic risk among first-time testers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Direava develops surgical AI to help address Japan’s surgeon shortage
The company is training generative AI models using surgical video and clinical data to provide real-time assistance in the operating theatre.
Vietnam and Japan deepen healthcare ties with technology focus
A cooperation agreement between FPT Corporation and Tokushukai Medical Group covering the period 2026 to 2029 was welcomed at the meeting.
Malaysia and Singapore advance medical device alignment in bilateral health talks
A central development from the meeting was Malaysia's endorsement of the Medical Device Regulatory Reliance Programme, a framework designed to streamline market access for medical technologies across the region.
Heidi launches first dedicated clinical hardware device to address AI audio gap
Heidi Remote is a 21-gram device that clips onto a clinician's uniform and captures consultation audio independently of a phone, laptop, or Wi-Fi connection.
The technology bet behind Vinmec’s rise as a regional healthcare innovator
A decade of technology investment is helping Vinmec redefine what world-class healthcare can look like in Vietnam.
Syria’s medical sector at a crossroads
Wisal Alahdab, Global Biomedical Engineer at the International Committee of the Red Cross, shares insights into the risks for investors, and where meaningful impact can be made.
From self-sufficiency to survival: Syria’s orthopaedic sector before and after the war
Syria’s healthcare system has been reshaped by war and collapse. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Khaled Bitar, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Oriana Hospital, UAE, reflects on resilience and investment.