08-Jun-17 The UN predicts Asia’s population over 65 will increase by 430% through 2050. Many believe the expected shortfalls in healthcare can be, in part, addressed with technologies such as wearable monitoring, telemedicine, and emergency notification. [image: LinkedIn]

07-Jun-17 The ADB is committed to doubling health sector investments by 2020 says Susann Roth, senior social development specialist, noting ADB is committed to increasing health sector investments to 5% of its total portfolio by 2020. [image: Alvin Marcelo / Twitter]

07-Jun-17 In Vietnam, 15% of the country’s hospital beds are privately run but only 7% of patients use them. The country needs public-private partnerships to address its shortfall in facilities and to keep private facilities from closing. [image: VNA / VNS]

06-Jun-17 Singapore has long been the top destination among Asian countries for medical-tourism. Now, its position is being challenged by lower-cost alternatives with good quality services and technologies that reduce the need for face-to-face appointments. [image: Ong Wee Jin / ST]

02-Jun-17 Medical technology startups in Singapore are raising increasing amounts of capital from foreign investors, and linking with foreign organizations to bring products to market. But high development costs and no breakthrough local success could hold the sector back. [image: Endomaster]