Convenience without judgement: AI health advice and the systems it enters
Vishnu Narayan
AI is shifting how health judgement is exercised, not just expanding access. Vishnu Narayan asks whether people can actually interpret and act on what it tells them.
Policy
Indonesia pushes for ethics-first approach to AI development
Matthew Brady
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria pointed to an "ethics by design" framework as the government's preferred model, one that integrates ethical safeguards at the design stage…
Vietnam health minister discusses AI standards and digital transformation with US business delegation
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Tri Thức told the meeting that the ministry is developing technical standards for AI applications in healthcare.
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.
Singapore advances healthcare AI governance framework as HSA earns WHO’s highest regulatory accreditation
Singapore’s regulatory journey has evolved from SaMD frameworks and the Healthcare Services Act, through national AI strategy and generative/agentic governance, to a more complex frontier ahead.
When machines prescribe: rethinking patient safety in algorithmic medicine
Vishnu Narayan, Contributing Policy Editor / Fellow (Non-Resident) at HealthTechAsia, argues that while AI can support clinical decision-making, human oversight and accountability must remain central to patient safety.
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.
Malaysia to table National AI Action Plan 2026–2030 in December
Malaysia is outlining priorities across governance, society and industry as the country moves towards its goal of becoming an AI-driven nation by 2030.
What happens when patient privacy becomes a bargaining chip
BSA Law
Michael Kortbawi, Partner at BSA LAW, and Dania Yassin, Senior Associate, contend that cyber insurance is not a substitute for safeguards but a safety net against ransomware attacks.