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Apr-18 Rising geopolitical tensions, increased protectionism and unexpectedly abrupt tightening of global financial conditions pose downside risks to growth market economies, especially in Asia, says the World Bank. Growth in the key Asian region is projected to increase in 2018 and 2019. Indonesia, Brazil and India will all pick up pace, even as China moderates.
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14-Mar-18 As healthcare systems across Asia face pressure from rising costs, many are shifting towards value-based healthcare policies. As 'VBHC' gains ground, innovative approaches to product development, market access and product excellence for med-device companies will become increasingly necessary. [image: Asia-Pacific Biotech News]
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13-Mar-18 AuMake, a company that specializes in connecting Australian suppliers with Chinese consumers, has launched Australia’s first dedicated retail hub for ‘daigou shoppers' - people outside China who purchase luxury goods for a customer in mainland China. [image: Shutterstock / Retail In Asia]
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08-Mar-18 The Collaborative, a partnership between the Australian Digital Health Agency, eHealth NSW and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, is exploring how every child in Australia can have the option of a digital health record. [image: Open Gov]
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28-Feb-18 Mastercard, Ecobank and Facebook Messenger will partner to offer small businesses in Africa and Asia a Facebook Messenger-based payment app, dubbed the Ecobank Masterpass QR, enabling users to receive instant payments. [image: Pymnts.com]
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