Vishnu Narayan
Matthew Brady
Vinmec Healthcare System
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health accelerates digital transformation drive
The urgency of digital transformation in Vietnam’s health sector has grown significantly, according to the Ministry of Health, driven by the government’s economic targets.
Beyond access: why digital health requires critical engagement in the age of AI
HealthTechAsia’s Vishnu Narayan writes that digital health’s future depends less on tech itself, and more on the systems and capabilities built around it, bringing both challenge and opportunity.
Kakao Healthcare and Sanofi to collaborate on real-world evidence and AI research
The companies plan to conduct joint RWE research using clinical data and develop AI models through federated learning. a technique that trains algorithms without transferring raw data externally.
Two Korean healthtech firms to showcase AI diagnostics and clinical platforms at WHX Bangkok 2026
Korea Body Information and maihub will present AI-powered musculoskeletal diagnostics and clinical orchestration platforms in Thailand.
Czech AI firm Carebot enters Vietnamese market with Bach Mai Hospital partnership
The agreement focuses on integrating AI directly into clinical workflows, with the stated aim of supporting radiologists in routine decision-making.
South Korea’s APEC white paper puts AI and digital health at centre of regional cooperation agenda
APEC discussions reflect growing consensus that healthtech adoption must be responsibly governed, with accountability frameworks keeping pace with innovation.
Uzbekistan explores AI to strengthen health financing
Digital systems within Uzbekistan's State Health Insurance Fund offer a platform for AI integration, including modules for clinical records, hospital payments, and claims processing.
Beyond principles: the next phase of AI governance in healthcare
Is AI in healthcare regulated for the world it is actually entering? Vishnu Narayan argues that global principles have converged — but governance must now catch up with deployment realities.
Global AI health governance fragmented but advancing, says HealthAI Chief Scientist
Regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence in healthcare are developing rapidly across multiple jurisdictions but remain inconsistent, under-enforced, and poorly coordinated.