14-Aug-17 China will boost its health-related industries and estimates the market for health services will reach RMB16 tn (USD2.4 tn) by 2030. The aim is "integration of health-related industries with the elderly care, tourism, Internet, fitness and food industries". [image: Xinhua]

13-Aug-17 A European Parliament research paper on health tourism in the 28 EU countries found health tourism will develop at 2% growth per year, with wellness tourism accounting for three-quarters of all health tourism. [image: IMTJ]

11-Jul-17 Health and wellness startups have formed the group Health Tech Startup Thailand to encourage hospitals and clinics to adopt innovative technology. The group comprises some 30 local health-related startups offering medical service, telemedicine, and services related to IoT. [image: Bangkok Post]

11-Jul-17 The Economic Development in Africa Report found private health and wellness facilities are setting Kenya apart as a key medical tourist destination, confirming the success of the country's ongoing initiative to grow the industry. [image: NMG / Business Daily]

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06-Jul-17 Tony Fernandes, founder of AirAsia, is planning the launch of a new “affordable healthcare” business called Tune Care in Malaysia, later expanding throughout ASEAN. It will have its own hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostics centers and wellness programmes. [image: Investvine]