29-Apr-16 China has spent RMB5.64 tn (USD871 bn) since 2009 to improve its healthcare system. The health budget for 2016 is RMB1.24 tn (USD191 bn) and the average annual growth of medical input has surpassed 20% over the past seven years. [image: SCMP]

28-Apr-16 Taking a small step towards more advanced use of IT, Indonesia's Siloam Hospitals group is currently working to compile a more integrated patient database, which can be accessed from anywhere. This will enable doctors to access patients' medical history from any of the group's hospitals in the country. [image: Jakarta Globe]

28-Apr-16 Foreigners continue to flock to Malaysia for treatment, attracted by competent medical personnel and high quality facilities, and lead by Indonesians who make up 62% of Malaysia's medical tourists. The country generated MYR587 mn (USD150 mn) in healthcare travel revenue in Jan-Sep 2015. But the reality is many Malaysians, especially in rural areas, still lack access to quality healthcare. [image: Soft Adventure Tourism]

27-Apr-16 Obesity has rapidly increased in young rural Chinese, a study has warned, because of socioeconomic changes. Researchers found 17% of boys and 9% of girls under 19 were obese in 2014, up from 1% in 1985. The study said China's rapid socioeconomic and nutritional transition had led to an increase in energy intake and a decrease in physical activity. [image: AFP / Getty Images]

26-Apr-16 LG Household & Health Care reported record high results in the first quarter of 2016. Net sales of KRW1.5 tn (USD1.3 bn) and operating profit of KRW234 bn (USD199 mn) represent growth of 17% and 31% respectively. Sales of Health products increased 6.5% and operating profit increased 12%, due to steady growth in both personal and home care segments. [image: LG]