29-Aug-17 The CEO of Philips APAC believes the region is facing unprecedented challenges to manage its aging population, growing middle class and increasing rates of chronic diseases. She sees APAC as an increasingly critical region for Philips’ health businesses. [image: The Nation]

28-Aug-17 Big pharmaceutical companies are using smartphones, AI, and big data to improve their clinical trials. Companies such as Novartis are using technologies like Apple's Research Kit to get real-time and highly accurate data from patients during drug trials. [Image: Business Korea]

21-Aug-17 Singapore's National Neuroscience Institute and Nanyang Technological University are collaborating to develop innovative technologies better to diagnose and treat patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and brain injuries. [image: NTU Singapore]

24-Aug-17 According to Manipal Hospital, "AI generated Watson technique made it possible to virtually navigate through the body parts like a test-drive. Technology is no longer an expense but an investment," offering cost savings and efficiencies to hospitals. [image: Business World]

28-Aug-17 Close to 900 investors sealed health-tech deals in 2015 in Asia, up 25% from 2014. The National University of Singapore Business School forecasts tech-based healthcare start-ups that reduce costs for patients will continue to do well. [image: ST / Lau Fook Kong]