17-Jul-17 The Thailand government's plans to develop the country as a hub for health tourism must not come at the expense of local patients and standards in the public health system, say Thai tax payers. [image: Medego]

17-Jul-17 The Kardiolita Hospital in Lithuania warns those visiting another county for surgery, "having holidays and serious surgery at the same visit is usually a bad idea", speaking about the risk factors involved in travelling after surgery. [image: IHMT]

13-Jul-17 The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has launched the BIMSTEC Telemedicine Network, linking health professionals from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, and Thailand, and encouraging them to interact and share knowledge. [image: ET Healthworld]

11-Jul-17 Health and wellness startups have formed the group Health Tech Startup Thailand to encourage hospitals and clinics to adopt innovative technology. The group comprises some 30 local health-related startups offering medical service, telemedicine, and services related to IoT. [image: Bangkok Post]

16-Jun-17 25 Japanese companies including Eisai, Takeda and Kitahara International Hospital plan to develop business in emerging economies, leveraging a government partnership to take on Western competitors. The group aims to kick off in Vietnam and Thailand in fiscal 2019. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]