17-Oct-17 Alibaba has invested in one of Asia’s top genetic testing startups. Hong Kong based Prenetics, which makes DNA-testing products, has pocketed USD40 mn, from Alibaba and four other investors in its series B funding. [image: luchschen / 123RF]

17-Oct-17 India's government is working towards an Ayurveda hospital in each district of the country said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he asserted that the time has come for a "health-revolution," affordable and accessible healthcare for the poor. [image: ET Healthworld]

05-Oct-17 Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to initiate steps to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation in a range of areas, with Vietnam offering to invest in technology and healthcare in Pakistan. [image: The Nation].

05-Oct-17 Chinese drug firm Fosun Pharma has acquired a 74% controlling interest of Hyderabad based Gland Pharma at a valuation of USD1.1 bn. The new owners intend to keep present management in charge of the day-to-day running of the company. [image: Gland Pharma Limited]

04-Oct-17 The largest independent health insurance company in India, Chennai based Star Health & Allied Insurance, has formally kicked off a sale process with an asking price of USD900 mn to USD1 bn. [image: ET Healthworld]