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
Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.
North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore
Investors overseeing USD $350 billion in assets will join more than 300 startups in Singapore as AI shifts towards industrial uses.
Sumitomo Heavy & NEC to automate site near-miss reports
Sumitomo Heavy and NEC will build an AI system to spot near-miss incidents from excavator data and auto-generate safety reports by 2027.
Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam
Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.
Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe
Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.
GSMA Foundry & NUHS partner on 5G connected health
GSMA Foundry and Singapore's NUHS join forces to trial 5G, AI and XR hospital innovations in Singapore before scaling globally.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Health Technologies
Featured News
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Expert Columns
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
From optics to outcomes: What real progress for women in tech looks like
Designing for reality: What my non-traditional path taught me about diversity in tech
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
How female-led healthtech can close the gender gap
Why women's health data is still an afterthought in tech - and what needs to change
Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana
From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Health Technologies News
GSMA & NUHS team on 5G, AI to power smart hospitals
GSMA Foundry and NUHS will trial 5G, AI and XR in Singapore hospitals, showcasing remote surgery and robot nurses at MWC26 Barcelona.
Pure Global unveils flat-fee model for device approvals
Pure Global launches flat-fee device approval model from $2,000 a year, bundling AI-assisted registration and post-market support.
Google boosts AI research, skills & safety in Singapore
Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.
Southeast Asia venture funding rebounds on big deals
Southeast Asia venture funding surged to USD $3.51 billion in H2 2025 on a handful of large late-stage deals, masking thin overall deal flow.
CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout
CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.
CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks
CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.
Malaysia showcases 5G XR live surgery to global medics
Malaysia streams 5G XR-assisted live surgery worldwide, linking UMMC doctors with global experts and students in real time for training.
CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care
CelcomDigi has launched a 5G AI-powered MediHub at its Petaling Jaya HQ, offering staff on-site virtual physical and mental healthcare.
CelcomDigi & HPUNIMAS launch digital health platforms in Sarawak
CelcomDigi and HPUNIMAS have launched MediRover and MediDoc, digital platforms enhancing healthcare access in Sarawak's remote communities via 5G and AI.
Sol launches menopause app to support women & workplaces in Asia
Sol Menopause launches its app in Asia, offering medically reviewed support to women and employers for menopause health and inclusive workplaces.
Naluri raises USD $5 million to expand digital health in Asia
Naluri secured USD $5 million in Series-B funding to expand digital health services into the Philippines and Vietnam, aiming for profitability within a year.
Kyorin partners with Elix to boost drug discovery with AI platform
Kyorin Pharmaceutical partners with Elix to enhance drug discovery using Elix Discovery, an AI platform aiming to accelerate research and improve R&D outcomes.
Fujitsu & Acer Medical to trial aiGait for early disease risk
Fujitsu and Acer Medical are trialling aiGait, an AI service analysing elderly walking patterns to flag early disease risks like dementia in Taiwan care centres.
Vantiq & Argosy enter strategic partnership to boost AI in Southeast Asia
Vantiq and Argosy Partners have teamed up to speed up real-time AI deployment in Southeast Asia, focusing on healthcare, public safety and smart cities in the Philippines.
Hong Kong Hospital Authority cuts A&E waits with data & AI
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has cut A&E wait times from 12% to 3% by using Cloudera's data and AI platform to streamline healthcare delivery.
Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore
Temus is set to transform Singapore's digital healthcare landscape, driven by Managing Director Kitty Lee's vision and commitment to local talent development.
Tapway & Asteria launch AIoT platform for Japan market
Tapway and Asteria launch the AIoT Suite, a platform blending AI and IoT technologies, targeting manufacturing firms in Japan to enhance automation.
Adyen partners with Thomson Medical to improve payments
Adyen partners with Thomson Medical to enhance patient experiences in Singapore, offering integrated payment solutions across hospitals and 37 clinics.
Singapore Paincare invests SGD $1.5m in digital revamp
Singapore Paincare Holdings invests S$1.5 million in digital transformation, partnering with UCrest to enhance its healthcare services nationwide.
ServiceNow partners Republic Polytechnic for AI & cloud upskilling
ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.
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