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As typhoons test resilience across China, they remind us how quickly conditions can change and why readiness matters. This month, Singapore has moved to tighten medical device cybersecurity and health-data governance, while China introduces new medical device industry standards and regional healthtech activity continues. Looking ahead, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA and the IMDRF Management Committee meeting are set to take place in September, bringing key stakeholders together across the region. We’re also proud to share that Access-2-Healthcare has been shortlisted for the MedTech World Awards Asia 2026, with public voting now open. Access-2-Healthcare, now in a refreshed layout, stands ready for what comes next. Here's your August edition! |
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WHAT ARE THE LATEST IN HEALTHCARE POLICIES TODAY? |
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Singapore updates Health Information Act implementation guidance |
Singapore released Version 2.0 of its Health Information Act Implementation Guide to help healthcare providers prepare for Health Information Act requirements. The revised guide adds more detailed implementation steps and self-help technical guidance on cyber and data security, which is relevant to MedTech companies supplying connected devices, remote-monitoring tools, clinical software, and health-data platforms. |
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Hanoi accelerates free health checks and electronic health records |
Hanoi is accelerating its citywide free health-check programme, with more than 953,000 residents and workers examined as of 15 August and a dedicated campaign for students beginning on 18 August. Alongside preventive screening, health facilities are updating electronic health records linked to citizen identification, supporting the city’s broader move towards integrated, long-term population health management. |
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ANNOUCEMENTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE WE HAVE A PRESENCE |
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AUSTRALIA / SOUTHEAST ASIA |
Austrade supports Australian healthtech engagement in Southeast Asia |
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) reported activity supporting Australian healthtechproviders’ engagement with Southeast Asian healthcare markets through a regional healthcare exhibition. The initiative signals continued public-sector support for cross-border commercialisation, partnerships, and market-development opportunities for health-technology suppliers in the region. |
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VentureTECH invests RM28 million in three Malaysian technology companies |
VentureTECH has invested a combined RM28 million in three Malaysian technology companies, supporting the growth of homegrown innovation and high-value capabilities. The investment reflects Malaysia’s continued focus on helping technology businesses scale, strengthen their commercial potential and contribute to the country’s next wave of innovation. |
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ANNOUCEMENTS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE WE HAVE A PRESENCE |
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HSA releases final medical-device cybersecurity best-practices guide |
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) published its response to feedback from the public consultation on its Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity, alongside the finalised guide. The update provides a reference for manufacturers and other supply-chain stakeholders managing cybersecurity across connected and software-enabled medical devices in Singapore. |
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NMPA publishes 46 medical device industry standards |
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved and published 46 medical device industry standards, including YY 0055—2026 for dental light-curing units. The announcement sets out the standard numbers, titles, scopes and implementation dates, providing updated technical requirements for affected medical device categories. |
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MHRA issues national patient-safety alert for ResMed Astral ventilators |
The MHRA issued a National Patient Safety Alert for ResMed Astral 100 and 150 ventilators and certain spare parts manufactured before October 2024. An internal supercapacitor may leak and damage circuitry, potentially causing an unexpected interruption to ventilation therapy; affected healthcare providers must identify devices, put risk controls in place, and ensure ventilator-dependent patients have backup arrangements within one month. |
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Product Commercialisation
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Article to help your journey in commercialisation |
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GOING TO MARKET A Walk in the Park Along with a Go-To-Market Strategy Call
A phone call rang while I was talking a walk along Chaoyang Park in Beijing one day It was a potential client, who had moved on to another company, and rang back to chat on a few things.
“We have an IVD device in development, do some countries accept RUO arrangements?” “Yes, it depends on whether the lab is willing to work with you on this”
“Is there a distributor or a group that you can introduce?” “Unless you find a person that is already extremely interested in your oncology-based IVD from the get-go, you have to find a lab that is willing to work with you”
“So, there’s a chance? Wow…”
“But firstly did you do a quick market scan? We have many more tools today that are available for secondary market research”
“ok I will do it later” “The basics is at least to know who are your potential competitors that are already in the market, and whether there are already labs offering the same or similar solutions. This can be found online”
“yeah.. right.. ok.. I will check that” “OK if you’d like us to see what’s it like and give a quick go/no go, no problem just send to us. We nearly came close to working together anyway”
“Sure I’ll do that.. Thanks!”
The basics cannot be skipped. 1. Quick check secondary market study Check the competitors, clinical workflow, medical condition prevalence, and whether the market cares enough. 2. Reach out before travelling Outreach a bit, get some recommendations, all to justify a visit and meet some people face-to-face. 3. Test your assumptions Based on the secondary market study, speaking with various parties to test your assumptiomns-- but do not pitch yet. 4. Then prospect if it works, the next trip, you can prospect Notice that we did a check first before spending money for the trip? No investment, go gain.
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MedTech Gatherings happening in September 2026! |
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Medical Fair Asia 2026 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore September 9–11, 2026
More info ⟶ |
30th IMDRF Management Committee Meeting Singapore
September 14–18, 2026
More info ⟶ |
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