Cancer is the leading cause of death in China, accounting for almost 3 million deaths every year. The incidence and mortality of cancer in China is increasing and becoming an even bigger public health issue. Studies show that nearly half of cancer-related... Read More
This article was also published on MedTech Intelligence. The demand for orthopedic devices in Asia is thriving, primarily due to aging populations. The greater number of elderly adults results in a higher prevalence of osteoarthritis and other conditions leading to injuries requiring... Read More
Introduction Cambodia is a developing nation in ASEAN with a recent history of political stability. Cambodia gained independence from France in 1953 but was devastated by a war with Vietnam. The Cambodian-Vietnamese War ended in 1991, but the country only achieved political... Read More
Taiwan is a developed island economy on the East China Sea with a population of 23.4 million. According to the IMF, Taiwan’s economy grew at 2.2% in 2016, and its PPP adjusted GDP per capita is $48,000, compared to $41,300 in Japan... Read More
Introduction Japan has some of the highest healthcare standards in the world, with the Japanese government providing health insurance for approximately 99% of its citizens. After the United States, Japan was the second country to establish regulations for the development of orphan... Read More
Korea has emerged as a leading pharmaceutical market and global hub in Asia over the last two decades. With a population of 50 million, Korea is the third largest pharmaceutical market in the Asia-Pacific region. Market Size and Growth In 2016,... Read More
A former British colony, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China on the coast of the South China Sea. According to the IMF, Hong Kong has the second-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the Greater China... Read More
The global market for rehabilitation robotics is anticipated to increase rapidly, and Japanese manufacturers are following suit by targeting this market. The demand for rehabilitation robots will especially be high in Japan due to its rapidly aging and shrinking population. Rehabilitation robots... Read More
The diagnosis of health problems has been revolutionized by the development of medical imaging technology. China’s medical imaging market is growing rapidly, with an annual growth rate of 30%. China hopes to manufacture more medical imaging equipment domestically in order to meet... Read More
Early-onset type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern in China. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that usually becomes more prevalent with age, but recently early-onset type 2 diabetes is becoming more prevalent globally, especially in Asia. It is likely that... Read More