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Asia's femtech revolution: the quest for better women's health

WEBFrom period poverty to menopause, women's health issues have historically been sidelined by the medical industry. Ahead of International Women's Day, we take a look at some of …

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Health Care: News & Insights

WEBTechnology Tokyo startup devises AI system to help with endoscopic surgery. Health ministry gives nod to product now in practical use April 28, 2024 08:32 JST

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Pharmacy of the world: China’s quest to be the No. 1 drugmaker

WEBChina’s government has promoted biopharmaceuticals as a key industry since 2015. 2015. “Made in China 2025” specifies biopharmaceuticals as a key sector …

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Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female …

WEBAging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness. For International Women's Day 2024, Nikkei Asia examines the economic toll of female …

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Daiichi Sankyo pours $13bn into new cancer treatments

WEBKENYA AKAMA, Nikkei staff writer April 6, 2021 06:32 JST. TOKYO -- Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo will spend 1.5 trillion yen ($13.6 billion) on new cancer treatments under …

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AI-assisted cloud service to aid medical diagnosis in Japan

WEBHIROKO FUJII, Nikkei staff writer October 25, 2022 03:26 JST. TOKYO -- A Japanese consortium including Hitachi and Microsoft Japan will use artificial intelligence to help …

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Japan is making way for AI-powered medical technologies

WEBJapan is making way for AI-powered medical technologies. New policies address evolving nature of machine learning-based devices. John Collings. March 17, 2024 05:00 JST. …

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Japan's Otsuka buys U.S. supplement maker Bonafide Health for …

WEBTOKYO -- Japanese drugmaker Otsuka Pharmaceutical has acquired U.S. women's health food company Bonafide Health for $425 million, its parent Otsuka …

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Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical practice

WEBAmong India's many claims to fame is the ancient medical science known as Ayurveda (from the Sanskrit words ayur, or life, and veda, science). This is a healing method that …

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India-focused HealthQuad on road to raise $300m fund

WEBSINGAPORE/NEW DELHI -- HealthQuad, a health care-focused venture capital fund investing in early-stage startups in India, is on the road to raise its third fund, …

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Japan's Rohto and Mitsui to buy Chinese-medicine chain for $590m

WEBOSAKA -- Rohto Pharmaceutical and trading house Mitsui & Co. will acquire traditional Chinese medicine company Eu Yan Sang International for about 800 million Singapore …

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Japan deaths linked to red yeast rice supplements raise food safety

WEBTOKYO -- A Japanese drugmaker faces serious questions over its response to health problems that may be linked to its supplements after three more deaths were …

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Asia's climate-driven health crisis raises alarm ahead of COP28

WEBSAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer November 22, 2023 06:00 JST. TOKYO -- 2023 is set to be the world's hottest year on record, and the consequences for the human body are …

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Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City has highest COVID death rate in region

WEBTOMOYA ONISHI and GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writers September 11, 2021 12:00 JST. HANOI/TOKYO -- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern commercial hub, …

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Some 40% of Chinese children face obesity by 2030, study finds

WEBSome 40% of Chinese children face obesity by 2030, study finds. Experts call for 20% tax on sugary drinks to combat rising health costs. The share of overweight …

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Filipinos growing health-conscious, creating business opportunities

WEBMINORU SATAKE, Nikkei staff writer May 15, 2015 11:13 JST. MANILA -- Health-oriented goods and services are enjoying growing popularity in the Philippines …

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Thailand to revive its medical tourism sector amid COVID pandemic

WEBAPORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer October 6, 2021 13:29 JST. BANGKOK -- With the Thai government planning to reopen the country to …

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China's global vaccine gambit: Production, politics and propaganda

WEBChina's vaccine diplomacy is a nuanced tale founded on feats of both production and propaganda. Chinese jabs have saved lives and formed a vital part of …

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South Korea standoff worsens as doctors defy return-to-work …

WEBSEOUL -- Striking trainee doctors in South Korea continued their protest on Thursday, defying a government deadline to return to work and escalating a crisis that …

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