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South Korea, ASEAN set to expand bilateral cooperation in health insurance, IT

The collaboration may include sending policymakers in ASEAN countries to train in Korea.

South Korea, ASEAN set to expand bilateral cooperation in health insurance, IT

The collaboration may include sending policymakers in ASEAN countries to train in Korea.

GlobalData sees AI driving Australia’s ultrasound systems market

AI-powered softwares can fast-track turnaround time and help produce consistent results.

How ChatGPT can change healthcare sector

The AI chatbot has the potential to change healthcare, GlobalData said.

South Korea neurology devices market to grow by 4% through 2030

Researchers developed a new paradigm in neurodegenerative diseases treatment.

Heart valve market in Australia to reach $50m in 2030: report

This is due to the rise of cardiovascular disease risks.

Half of APAC health groups to have data governance frameworks by 2026

The digital transformations of the health delivery systems are expected to speed up.

Asia maintains high telemedicine usage in 2022

Digital native apps led in Asia where private insurance coverage in some markets is low.

Underfunding hampers cancer care in Asia: health economist

Survival rates are lower in middle-income Asian nations despite lower cancer incidence.

What are the 2023 key healthcare trends in Southeast Asia?

The state of healthcare as it faces macroeconomic woes.

South Korea stays attractive to pharma sector despite drug approval lag

High spending and an innovative R&D environment are expected to ensure attractiveness.

Eye specialist works to overcome resistance to AI Myopia screening

Some parents are wary of AI's ability to provide a holistic assessment compared to physicians. 

New pastures to reward healthcare investors in APAC: report

Some private equity investors have been diversifying to Southeast Asia, India, and Japan.

Foreign players to play key role in China's cardiovascular disease approach

The country is heavily reliant on foreign players in CVD management.

Economic growth, political stability boost Cambodia’s pharma market

The sector’s 2023 growth is expected to come from a low base effect from 2022.

Neurology diagnostics solutions to boost Japan's medical devices industry

Certain novel solutions could support the nuclear imaging equipment market in Japan.

India eyes database on drug formulations in the country

This will help address issues on the quality of drugs in the market, Fitch Solutions said.

Chinese drugmakers pushed towards drugs for new COVID-19 variants

Some 19 COVID-19 drugs are in various phases of clinical development in the country.