The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Health Technologies (HealthTech).
What to know about Health Technologies
HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.
Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.
Asian Health Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
H2O.ai opens Singapore lab for sovereign AI projects
Singapore's scarce land and tight labour market are pushing H2O.ai to test AI systems in live customer settings, not demos.
Ant Group's AQ app hits 150 million users in China
Nearly 20 million daily health queries now run through AQ as Ant Group expands the app into weight, sleep and mental wellbeing management.
Taiwan Excellence showcases medtech at Singapore fair
Ageing populations and staff shortages are driving demand for Taiwan's hospital, diagnostics and home-care devices at Medical Fair Asia 2026 in Singapore.
Manulife Asia, Ant Health eye connected care in Hong Kong
Patients moving between Hong Kong and mainland China could get simpler treatment, claims and payments as the firms test services across the border.
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.
AI in healthtech needs to solve the interpretation problem, not just the data problem
Wearables now flood users with health metrics, but the real test for AI is turning those readings into clear, actionable meaning.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies
Featured News
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
AI in healthtech needs to solve the interpretation problem, not just the data problem
Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Most pharma AI is borrowed, ours is built
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
From humanoid robots to satellite convergence, MWC26 Shanghai previews the next phase of mobile innovation
What is next in infusion therapy? Four key trends and innovations catalyzing the industry in 2026
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Health Technologies News
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
Qualtrics launches Healthcare XM with Press Ganey data
Healthcare systems will be able to use patient and workforce data to predict risks and trigger action as Qualtrics rolls out the product in 2027.
Heidi raises US$340M to expand AI agents in healthcare
Heidi has raised US$340 million to expand its AI Care Partner across health systems and move beyond clinical documentation into supervised tasks.
HelmGuard raises USD $7.3 million for US expansion
The cash will fund offices in New York and San Francisco as the start-up targets faster risk checks for regulated firms and AI agents.
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.
Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.
Apple Watch Series 12 adds readiness score & AI audio
Health-tracking rivals face pressure as the new model adds a daily readiness score, more frequent sensing and AI-powered audio tools.
Grace Chung named grand winner in Women in AI awards
Recognition for more than 50 finalists highlighted women's growing influence in Asia-Pacific artificial intelligence as Grace Chung took the top prize.
OpenAI & UNSW Sydney launch ChatGPT Edu for 80,000
The deal gives 80,000 students and staff access to ChatGPT Edu as universities race to embed artificial intelligence in teaching and research.
Compumedics posts record revenue as profit turns positive
Higher orders and stronger cash flow helped the medtech group return to profit, despite margin pressure from tariffs and mix shifts.
3verest uses Equinix to build sovereign AI for healthcare
Healthcare providers will be able to keep scans, prompts and AI inference inside national borders as 3verest expands sovereign cloud controls.
Dexcom, Health2Sync partner on diabetes care in Asia
People with diabetes in Australia and Singapore may soon get more connected care as glucose data is linked to digital management tools.
Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform
Authorised AI agents will now be able to call Salesforce functions across clouds with existing permissions, reducing the need for custom integrations.
Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032
Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.
Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.
Assistly adds revenue operations module for senior care
Senior care operators can now see billing, staffing and occupancy in one system, after Assistly tied revenue data to its platform.
Ant upgrades AQ for Doctor in China health platform
China's more than five million doctors could gain a single AI workflow, as Ant rolls out upgraded tools for consultations, follow-up care and research.
SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage auditor
Mortgage file reviews could be cut to minutes after SlateWorks' AI auditor beat 25 teams in ABBYY's Bangalore hackathon.
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.
Nine in 10 NHS staff use AI in their work, survey says
Nine in 10 clinicians are already using AI to ease NHS admin overload, as staff say patients are largely supportive of the technology.
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