29-May-17 Can Asian countries adapt to a new era of healthcare, with more elderly and longer life expectancy? Investors are beginning to place their bets. In 2016, VC firms invested USD37 bn in Asian healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech ventures. [image: OECD]

19-May-17 Aetna International has announced the launch of 'vHealth by Aetna' in India, a service that is designed so that doctors have extended time with patients, and treat them with courtesy and professionalism. [image: ET Healthworld]

13-May-17 A mobile registration service aimed at reducing waiting time at outpatient clinics is to be rolled out in Singapore. The Health Buddy app allows patients to register for consultations using mobile devices and has been piloted since Oct-16. [image: Jonathan Choo / ST]

10-May-17 Chinese company iCarbonX is developing an AI-based app providing medical advice based on a customer’s DNA, health habits and environment. The company has raised USD600 mn and plans to build a database of DNA from over one million people. [image: Nature]

04-May-17 The widespread application of advanced technology is transforming how China views on healthcare. A number of Chinese startups have established themselves in the connected health arena, for example, WeDoctor, Ali Health and Chunyu Doctor. [image: VCG/VCG via Getty Images]