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Turkey aims for global leadership in health tourism

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27-May-18 Turkey wants to become a global leader in health tourism with measures introduced by the government. In 2018 the medical tourism industry aims to attract 800,000 patients and USD8 bn revenue, with East Asia one of the most promising markets. [image: Xinhua]

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Boustead acquires Asia-focused healthcare business

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24-May-18 Boustead Singapore is acquiring 100% of WhiteRock Inc, a group of 16 equipment and health services companies for rehabilitative care, sleep care and sports science, operating in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand, for SGD19 mn (USD14 mn). [image: The Edge Singapore]

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Technology closes rural healthcare gap in China

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22-May-18 With the help of a new portable all-in-one diagnostic device Chinese doctors serving rural areas can conduct remote tests in about 20 minutes, ranging from measuring the electrical activity of the heart to checking blood pressure. [image: Xinhua]

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The CareVoice brings voice-based virtual doctor to China

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18-May-18 The CareVoice, a Shanghai-based health and insurance startup, has launched its voice-based virtual assistant for insurers in China. The AI-based symptom triage feature allows members to check symptoms, access self-care content, and be guided towards relevant medical specialties. [image: Technode]

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Travel e-commerce in China - not just about growth

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17-May-18 Ctrip is bullish about sustaining growth in the domestic market, after posting a 30% year-on-year rise. "GMV is growing, the overall market is growing and our market share is growing," said James Liang, Co-founder. [image: China Travel News]

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