17-Oct-17 The medical device industry in Asia is facing an accelerated pace of change as it approaches an expected market size of USD88 billion in 2020, driven by an ageing population, a rise in non-communicable diseases, and increases in spending. [image: Pharma Intelligence]

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]

09-Oct-17 China will allow the use of some drugs and medical devices based on approval by foreign regulators, in a move to increase access to its healthcare market, improve access to treatments, and streamline the approval process. [image: Think Advisor]

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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]