05-Oct-17 A Chinese University department head sees opportunity as Hong Kong braces for 30% of its population to be older than 65, saying it should seize opportunities to develop biomedical technology that could boost the economy and provide better healthcare. [image: South China Morning Post]

27-Sep-17 The Indonesian tourism ministry and health ministry have signed an MOU to develop facilities for international medical tourism in the country. “Medical tourism in Indonesia has a big potential considering the location," said the tourism ministry. [image: Shutterstock / The Jakarta Post]

27-Sep-17 Vietnam is among the countries with the fastest aging population rate, and major health providers including HCMC Public Health Association are promoting remote health monitoring and telehealth services to address the issue. [image: Hoàng Nam]

20-Sep-17 Wealthy Chinese consumers are now spending a quarter of their family’s budget each month on healthcare and fitness, says a study based on a survey of 500 wealthy individuals. [image: Shutterstock / imtmphoto]

20-Sep-17 Chinese bike-sharing startups Mobike and Ofo are expanding in Southeast Asia. Bike-sharing is held up as a way to promote wellness in Malaysia. In Singapore, authorities are laying 700 km of bike lanes by 2030 to get people moving. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]