15-Sep-16 Non-government operators are being sought to redevelop and run five regional public hospitals across New South Wales in Australia. Under the partnership plan, the winning bidders would construct the hospitals then run them on behalf of the State Government. The Health Minister said partnering with non-government operators would allow the Government to provide bigger and faster redevelopments. [image: Chris Coleman / ABC News]

13-Sep-16 The US’s Quantus Inc is planning to invest in a hi-tech hospital at Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Vietnam. The project will have 25-storey and 12-storey buildings, with a hi-tech hospital, a life science research and development institute, a residential area for patients' relatives, a VIP area, and a trade center. [image: SHTP]

09-Sep-16  Korea has unveiled a comprehensive plan to boost its medical sector. The 5-year plan includes providing tax cuts for companies making investments in building R&D facilities and conducting clinical trials to test new drugs. It also expects to attract 750,000 more foreigners to the country for treatment. [image: Arirang]

05-Sep-16 The Shenzhen government started to encourage private healthcare investment three years ago. The city offers a reward of RMB20 mn (USD3.3 mn) to private investors who set up, or upgrade a medical facility to become, a top-level hospital. It also provides other financial support, including subsidies to hospitals for receiving patients, to encourage private investment. [image: Silk Gate]

30-Aug-16 Taiwanese startup Health2Sync has secured a USD3 mn Series A investment. Health2Sync aims to revolutionise diabetes through automated care and analytics. The funding will be used to continue product development and accelerate growth in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. Health2Sync provides insights to help patients learn factors affect their blood sugar and make lifestyle changes. [image: Indiegogo]