Prime Highlights: Ant Group plans to scale its healthcare business to match its payments and lending units within three years, using AI-powered digital health services to reach China’s 1.4 billion…
Prime Highlights: Iloilo City became the first Asian host of the Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, welcoming experts from over 70 countries to discuss policy, financing, and rights. The forum…
Prime Highlights A Nipah virus vaccine developed by the University of Tokyo will start Phase 1 human trials in April, marking a major step in combating one of the world’s…
Prime Highlights: The Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University can now provide medical care on a specially equipped airplane. Doctors in Shanghai can guide the onboard medical team in…
Prime Highlight Chinese researchers found that the oral antiviral drug VV116 can strongly suppress the Nipah virus, offering hope where no approved treatments or vaccines currently exist. Animal trials showed…
Prime Highlights: Huahui Health’s libevitug becomes the first drug approved in China to treat chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) infections. The antibody blocks HDV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) from…
Prime Highlight KMC Medical Centre plans to introduce an AI-powered MRI system to deliver faster, clearer, and more accurate diagnostic imaging for the Perak community. The initiative reflects a strong…
Prime Highlight Researchers created fully synthetic bacteriophages using digitally designed DNA to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The method allows viruses to be safely and quickly reprogrammed for targeted treatments. Key Facts…
Prime Highlights: Indonesia and China have launched a joint laboratory to advance digital medicine, improve healthcare services, and strengthen Indonesia’s domestic medical industry. The partnership promotes local innovation and knowledge…
Prime Highlight Chinese made medicines and medical devices are seeing rising global acceptance, supported by record exports and international licensing deals in 2025. The export mix is shifting toward higher-value…
Prime Highlight Scientists at KAIST created a new cancer treatment that injects a drug directly into tumors, converting inactive immune cells into CAR-macrophages that attack cancer. The method eliminates the…
Prime Highlights Zeya Health has raised USD 575,000 in pre-seed funding to support its expansion across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific healthcare market. The company is helping clinics manage growing patient…
Prime Highlight Zeya Health secured $575,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate development of its AI front desk, helping clinics automate routine tasks and improve patient care. The startup addresses rising…
Prime Highlight South Korea has launched a pilot AI platform to help paramedics assess patients and decide hospital transfers in real time. The system is designed to reduce workload and…
Prime Highlights: Fullerton Health has acquired The ENT Clinic Pte Ltd, one of Singapore’s top ENT clinics, strengthening its specialty care services. The partnership will improve access to quality ENT…
Prime Highlight China approved GSK’s Nucala (mepolizumab)for adults with poorly controlled COPD and high blood eosinophil levels. It becomes the country’s first monthly biologic therapyfor COPD, helping patients who still…
Prime Highlights: UltraGreen has received regulatory approval for Verdye in the Philippines and IC-Flow Imaging System V2 in Malaysia, marking a major step in its Southeast Asia expansion. The approvals…
Prime Highlights: Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry is growing steadily, with exports reaching $312 million in 2025, placing the country fourth in Southeast Asia. Regulatory reforms and digital transformation are boosting efficiency,…
Prime Highlights DKSH Technology has signed an agreement to acquire Vietnam-based Biomedic, expanding its life sciences and healthcare footprint in the country. The acquisition supports DKSH’s regional growth strategy and…
Prime Highlights Experts emphasize collaboration over competition as key to Singapore’s biotech strategy and sustainable growth. Long-term planning, risk management, and shared investment across projects are crucial for success in…
Prime Highlights Indonesia’s Ministry of Health is expanding access to advanced diagnostic imaging nationwide under the SIHREN programme to improve healthcare for over 280 million people. GE HealthCare will supply…
Prime Highlights Zuellig Pharma has expanded its partnership with Danish drugmaker Lundbeck to improve access to brain health medicines across Asia. The collaboration highlights Zuellig Pharma’s continued focus on strengthening…
Prime Highlights China will begin fully reimbursing all childbirth-related medical expenses nationwide from next year to reduce financial pressure on families. The policy is part of broader efforts to address…
Prime Highlight China’s growing BCI research is helping patients with paralysis, including those with ALS, regain basic movements by decoding brain activity. Experts describe BCI as a bridge that translates…
Prime Highlights: Yikon Genomics launches its first lab in Malaysia to improve reproductive and preventive healthcare across the Asia-Pacific region. The lab will work with local hospitals, fertility centers, and…
Prime Highlights: China unveiled its first catalog of innovative drugs, featuring 19 treatments from global and domestic companies, targeting cancer, Alzheimer’s, and rare genetic disorders. The catalog allows high-priced medicines,…
Prime Highlights Japan’s health ministry proposed covering the full cost of childbirth under public health insurance, replacing the current lump-sum allowance. The move aims to eliminate out-of-pocket delivery costs and…
Prime Highlights: Japan introduces a new health insurance ID system using My Number Cards to modernize and digitalize the public healthcare system. The system allows prescription information to be shared…
Prime Highlights AITRICS raised ₩35 billion ($23.7 million)in Series C funding, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company will use the funds to enhance AI products and accelerate global expansion in…
Prime Highlight: China has initiated a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about chronic diseases in older adults, with a strong focus on preventing shingles. Experts emphasize vaccination and early prevention,…
Prime Highlights: Hong Kong is rapidly expanding its healthcare network with major new hospitals and upgrades across the city. These projects aim to reduce waiting times, improve services, and attract…
Prime Highlight New Zealand unveils its first-ever Health Digital Investment Plan, aiming to transform the national healthcare system over the next decade through advanced digital technologies. The plan prioritizes a…
Prime Highlights Dubai Health and Boston Children's Hospital sign an agreement to work together on improving pediatric healthcare, education, research, and community programs. The partnership aims to strengthen health services…
Prime Highlights WHO warns South-East Asia is unlikely to meet the 2025 End TB milestones without intensified efforts, despite progress in reducing cases over the past decade. Officials stress that…
Prime Highlights: China’s pharmaceutical industry is shifting toward high-tech manufacturing and advanced production technologies, driving growth even as traditional drug production slows. Exports and pharmaceutical equipment are boosting the sector,…
Prime Highlights China has launched an ambitious National AI Healthcare Strategy aimed at improving diagnostic speed, accuracy and nationwide access through advanced AI tools. The initiative targets major healthcare inequalities, with AI-powered services expected…
Prime Highlights Samsung C&T and Samsung Electronics are partnering with GRAIL to introduce the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test in major Asian markets. The collaboration marks Samsung’s strategic move into…
Prime Highlights: Apollo Hospitals became the first hospital group in South Asia to complete 5,000 liver transplants, marking over 25 years of medical excellence. The program has helped patients from…
Prime Highlights Chronic kidney disease (CKD)has become a major public health concern in South Asia, affecting around 16% of the population. Health experts urge early screening, better diet, and preventive…
Prime Highlight The South Korean government has launched a seven-year plan to accelerate the development of advanced medical devices and strengthen its global industry presence. The initiative will promote collaboration…
Prime Highlights: Aster Volunteers pledged free heart surgeries for at least 50 more children, bringing the total to 214 surgeries over four years. The fifth edition of the Heart2Heart Cares…
Prime Highlights: Hanoi has reported 486 new dengue fever cases in the past month, raising concern among health officials about a potential new outbreak. Authorities have launched large-scale mosquito control…
