25-Sep-17 China has vowed to invest USD61 bn by 2020 in a number of medical-related projects including the establishment of a digital information network for public health service, innovations in medical devices, and training for general practitioners. [image: China Daily / Carestream Health Inc.]

25-Sep-17 The Korean medical industry in the United Arab Emirates hosted its “K Medical” event showcasing Korean medical services and technology, as it looks to attract more than one million Muslim tourists and 800,000 medical tourists by 2018. [image: Business Korea]

20-Sep-17 The number of Kuwaitis seeking medical treatment abroad was down by 80% in first quarter of 2017. The change is attributed to new strict measures to inspect each medical case and determine whether treatment abroad is necessary. [image: Arab Times]

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 Siemens has determined that 46% of hospitals have yet to put a digital strategy in place. APAC President Elisabeth Staudinger refers to "disruption of the industry by... technologies that will assure clinical excellence, operational efficiency and financial profitability.” [image: Malaya Business Insight]