2026-06-26
Singapore's Healthier SG initiative is accelerating the national transition toward preventive and personalized healthcare. Driven by an aging population and rising chronic disease burden, the program is expected to increase demand for remote patient monitoring, diagnostic technologies, and digital health solutions. These developments present significant opportunities for medical device companies seeking to participate in Singapore's growing preventive care market.
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2026-06-26
Effective May 15, 2026, Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP replaces Decree No. 117/2020/ND-CP, strengthening administrative sanctions and compliance control in Vietnam’s medical device sector. Non-compliance may result in higher fines, product circulation restrictions and temporary business suspension, which may affect supply chains and hospital tenders. To maintain smooth operations, companies are recommended to review classifications, verify localized labeling and align workflows with applicable regulatory timelines.
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2026-06-26
The FDA's Electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR) program requires medical device manufacturers and importers to submit Medical Device Reports (MDRs) electronically for adverse events, malfunctions, and other reportable incidents. The eMDR system improves the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of post-market surveillance by enabling electronic submission, processing, and tracking of reports through FDA systems. Manufacturers should establish robust procedures to ensure compliance with eMDR requirements and maintain effective post-market monitoring of device safety and performance.
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