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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…
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Tri Thức told the meeting that the ministry is developing technical standards for AI applications in healthcare.
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’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.
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.
Panellists highlighted the importance of immersion in clinical settings, understanding local healthcare ecosystems, and aligning solutions with patient and system needs.
Malaysia is outlining priorities across governance, society and industry as the country moves towards its goal of becoming an AI-driven nation by 2030.
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.
Innovations emerging from Saudi Arabia's ecosystem have the potential to redefine standards of care, according to Alex Cresniov, Co-Founder, Our Longevity.
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