27-Sep-17 The Indonesian tourism ministry and health ministry have signed an MOU to develop facilities for international medical tourism in the country. “Medical tourism in Indonesia has a big potential considering the location," said the tourism ministry. [image: Shutterstock / The Jakarta Post]

27-Sep-17 Cambodia vows to bring free, efficient healthcare to workers in both the informal and formal sectors with the costs of health services covered through the National Social Security Fund. [image: Khmer Times]

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]

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]

20-Sep-17 Chinese bike-sharing startups Mobike and Ofo are expanding in Southeast Asia. Bike-sharing is held up as a way to promote wellness in Malaysia. In Singapore, authorities are laying 700 km of bike lanes by 2030 to get people moving. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]