AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI in cancer care: AstraZeneca and Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific plan to boost AI-powered digital pathology and biomarker testing for breast and lung cancer across nine Asian markets, including Vietnam, with training and education support. AI scale-up in Vietnam: Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre launched a nationwide AI hackathon, pushing teams to build products for real business problems in areas like healthcare and smart cities. Digital health partnerships: SoftBank, SMBC and Fujitsu announced a health data platform and personalised AI agent plans in Japan, aiming to securely connect medical records with individual health data. Healthcare investment: TR Capital said its Vietnam pharmacy chain Pharmacity is raising growth capital from LeapFrog Investments, citing turnaround progress and a nationwide store network. Public health policy: Vietnam introduced new health quarantine rules for travellers, as the country continues tightening disease prevention at entry points. Local health infrastructure: Ho Chi Minh City earmarked over US$95 million for universal health screenings in 2026. Wellness & lifestyle: Hyatt Asia Pacific’s Stephen Ho highlighted a shift toward experiential travel with more culinary, cultural and wellness offerings.
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