05-Oct-17 A Chinese University department head sees opportunity as Hong Kong braces for 30% of its population to be older than 65, saying it should seize opportunities to develop biomedical technology that could boost the economy and provide better healthcare. [image: South China Morning Post]

28-Sep-17 According to the Korean government's biotechnology development plan, the government will increase the number of new drug candidates by 100 to 185 in 2026 and help companies come up with at least five new blockbuster drugs. [image: Business Korea]

20-Sep-17 MedAnt, a ground-breaking new patient information sharing app has launched on the WeChat platform in China, focusing mainly on oncology and ophthalmology. MedAnt is a social app where patients share experiences via paid Q&A and free group chats. [image: Weixin]

25-Sep-17 China has vowed to invest USD61 bn by 2020 in a number of medical-related projects including the establishment of a digital information network for public health service, innovations in medical devices, and training for general practitioners. [image: China Daily / Carestream Health Inc.]

15-Sep-17 At the NHS Health & Care Innovation Expo, Healthcare UK raised the profile of exporting for UK healthcare service providers and digital health organisations, engaging with 52 overseas delegates from 7 countries hosted by the UK government. [image: GOV.UK]