The April 2025 edition of Asia Analysis presents an engaging and thought-provoking collection of articles crafted by experts in their respective fields. This edition explores critical policy issues that significantly influence various sectors, with a special health focus and comments on research and innovation
Professor Himanshu Rai at the Indian Institute of Management Indore examines the complexities of healthcare in Asia, questioning whether it represents innovation or a crisis. While many examples demonstrate the effectiveness of healthcare systems in countries like Japan, Singapore, and China, the continent also faces significant challenges, such as air pollution.
Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, highlights the need for a digitally inclusive environment to support the ageing population. This trend, which started in high-income countries, is now affecting middle-income countries like Brazil, China, India, and Thailand as they work to ensure digital inclusion for older citizens.
We also hear from Peter Lu, Partner and Global Head of the China Practice at McDermott Will & Emery, about China’s opening of its health industry to international investors. Read about programmes which signal China’s intention to bring back foreign investment and stabilise growth.
Finally, Dr Ignatius Luke Chan, PhD, ACLP, is a respected senior lecturer at the London School of Business and Finance in Singapore. In his compelling article, Dr Chan delves into the profound shifts brought about by the technological revolution, examining how these changes reshape the research paradigm within global science.
As we approach 2025 and beyond, we invite you to immerse yourself in these insightful analyses and robust discussions. Together, we will illuminate the dynamic landscape of policy and research in Asia and empower ourselves to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities that await us.
