18-Apr-17 In Korea, an evaluation and compensation system will be applied to medical devices using innovative technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence and 3D printing. “We will continue to improve systems and give supports so that the healthcare industry will develop into a future growth engine" said Kim Gang-rip, director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. [image: Business Korea]

18-Apr-17 Samsung Medison is going to pursue a quantitative growth by focusing on the low-end market using “HS40.” Samsung Medison CEO Jun Dong-soo said “The HS40, has kept multiple functions and improved usability for effective diagnosis." [image: Business Korea]

18-Apr-17  Hong Kongers are increasingly turning to technology to monitor their health according to a recent survey that found 52% are likely to use wearables while doing exercise. Among HK's new health-tech start-ups is Clim8, which incorporates thermal clothing technology into garments to help wearers achieve regulated body temperature. [image: HKTC]

18-Apr-17 India embarked on its health reform journey a decade ago and is still far below its target of medical specialists per 1,000 people. To help bridge this gap, companies such as Becton Dickinson are collaborating with the government to assist in skilling and training. BD launched training courses and curriculum for super specialty paramedical care. [image: ET Healthworld]

14-Apr-17 Healthcare reform in China could be a major boon to Medtronic, says CEO Omar Ishrak who told the China Daily "in 10 years, probably, the Chinese market would have outpaced the US market." Ishrak added, Medtronic would open a heart-valve manufacturing site in Shanghai, saying "the facility would help relieve the shortage of such valves in China and globally." [image: Medtronic]