The technology bet behind Vinmec’s rise as a regional healthcare innovator
Vinmec Healthcare System
A decade of technology investment is helping Vinmec redefine what world-class healthcare can look like in Vietnam.
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ASEAN moves toward legally binding AI governance as digital economy targets $2 trillion by 2030
Matthew Brady
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement will require member states to align with international AI governance standards and actively share best practices.
AI in health financing: Asia-Pacific policymakers identify key enablers and call for regional collaboration
The session brought together representatives from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan, alongside specialists from GIZ's openIMIS initiative and the Asian Development Bank.
Philippines joins HealthAI Global Regulatory Network
The country enters the network as a "pioneer member", joining the UK, Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Peru, Zambia, and Vietnam.
Aligning the stars: partnering in the age of Augmented Intelligence
In an interview with HealthTechAsia, Dr. Amel Havkic, founder of EvoMed Consulting, discusses how his StarMap approach can foster responsible innovation in healthcare AI.
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.
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.