27-Sep-17 Vietnam is among the countries with the fastest aging population rate, and major health providers including HCMC Public Health Association are promoting remote health monitoring and telehealth services to address the issue. [image: Hoàng Nam]

10-Sep-17 Korean tech startup Sky Labs has set out to increase early detection of arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat, with a smart ring that continuously tracks a person’s pulse with high precision and stability. [image: Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald]

05-Sep-17 The Philippines' investment climate is very positive right now, particularly in the health sector. The areas for investment are for example geriatric facilities and nursing homes, and even medical tourism, writes the Secretary of Health. [image: The Worldfolio]

05-Sep-17 Between 2004 and 2014, the cost per hospitalisation for urban patients increased by 176% in India. Companies such as Goqii, a wearable start-up, are working with insurance service providers to to reduce costs with remote monitoring products. [image: ET Healthworld]

29-Aug-17 The CEO of Philips APAC believes the region is facing unprecedented challenges to manage its aging population, growing middle class and increasing rates of chronic diseases. She sees APAC as an increasingly critical region for Philips’ health businesses. [image: The Nation]