Science
Southeast Asia warned of insecticide-resistant dengue mosquitoes
Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases finds new genetic mutation
Health Care
Health Care
In Latin America, Japanese medical firms find wealth of benefits
Low labor and shipping costs, green energy draw Terumo, Nipro and others
DealStreetAsia
Singapore digital health care group plans to raise $25m
WhiteCoat to expand doctor consultation services to Malaysia and Thailand
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese startup diagnoses depression from 30-sec speech
Voice Health Tech conducts joint research with Peking University hospital
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's 1st abortion pill takes step closer to approval
Treatment would give women option other than surgical procedure
Datawatch
COVID disrupts measles and other vaccinations in Asia, elsewhere
Pandemic saps resources to protect infants from contagious diseases
Coronavirus
Japan asks drugstores to prevent medicine hoarding by tourists
Government fears COVID-hit Chinese visitors might disrupt painkiller supply
The Big Story
China crests first infection wave since abandoning zero-COVID
Overloaded hospitals and morgues suggest true death toll is hidden and worst is to come
CES 2023
Suntory makes 'gutsy' debut at health tech-heavy CES 2023
Beverage giant just one example of promoting healthy living at electronics event
Pharmaceuticals
Eisai and Biogen win FDA approval for latest Alzheimer's drug
U.S. authorization of Leqembi follows setbacks with Aduhelm
Business trends
Turkey's hair transplant industry locks in Japanese clients
Affordable prices, high quality on offer but unregistered clinics raise concern
Coronavirus
Japan's Shionogi seeks approval for COVID pill in South Korea
Drugmaker pursues first overseas authorization for Xocova treatment
Coronavirus
Australia to require negative COVID tests for travelers from China
Requirement also applies to visitors from Hong Kong and Macau
Food & Beverage
Singapore tightens regulations on sweet drinks to tackle diabetes
Measures include ban on ads for products with highest levels of sugar
Caixin
China's provinces send medical workers to Beijing to battle COVID
Cross-regional support seen unacceptable to already-stretched local frontline professionals
Coronavirus
China's COVID surge strains hospitals as estimated toll soars
Official count remains low, but country likely seeing 5,000 deaths a day
Politics
Japan to speed up approval of AI for diagnostic imaging unit
New system means tech can be in commercial use within a year of development
Nikkei Asia Award
India-based biodegradable sanitary pad maker wins Nikkei Asia Award
Saathi's plant-based, plastic-free napkins go easy on environment and women
Health Care
Can education ward off the onset of dementia?
Studies indicate that less schooling likely increases risk
DealStreetAsia
Australia's Heal Partners seeks up to $500m for new fund
Investment firm specializes in health care, education and lifestyle sectors
