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.
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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.
Syria’s healthcare system under strain—and reinvention
Khaled Bkeirati, Service Manager at Al-Faisaliah Medical Systems, outlines what international healthtech companies need to know before engaging with Syria.
MedTech World panel explores technology, barriers and global equity in the “Operating Room of the Future”
Advanced imaging, robotic platforms and AI-assisted navigation are beginning to transform surgical practice, but uneven adoption, legal uncertainty and implementation fatigue continue to constrain progress,
Emirates Health Services unveils advanced clinical care projects at WHX Dubai
The projects are designed to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and recovery outcomes, while supporting a broader move in the UAE’s health system towards precision medicine.