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Gangnam Courts Diplomats to Grow Medical Tourism
Seoul's Gangnam district hosted 17 ambassadors' spouses for a medical tour and signed a cooperation deal aimed at drawing more international patients.
Cheap Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Carries Serious Risks
Two US plastic surgeons told Fox News that cut-price cosmetic surgery abroad often hides serious risks to patient safety and aftercare.
Vietnam Dental Implants Draw Foreign Patients
Rising dental-implant costs abroad are sending foreign patients to Vietnam, where lower prices and compressed treatment timelines meet international clinical standards.
Swiss Boutique Hotels Blend Heritage and Longevity
A wave of Swiss boutique hotels is pairing old alpine building traditions with longevity science for travellers who treat wellness as the reason for the trip, Vogue reports.
Vietnam Medical Tourism Investment Outlook to 2033
Vietnam's medical tourism revenue could approach US$4 billion by 2033, and Vietnam Briefing sees early-stage openings for investors ready to accept execution risk.
Russian Tourists Boost Hainan Wellness Tourism
A wave of Russian tourists redirected from Western Europe is lifting Hainan's wellness tourism, and the province is watching the influx as a driver of local growth.
Cyprus Tightens Doctor Registration for Medical Tourism
Cyprus has approved amendments tightening doctor registration and clearing non-EU doctors to treat foreign patients, part of a push to grow its medical tourism sector.
Pakistan Launches National Medical Tourism Initiative
Pakistan has formally launched a national medical tourism initiative under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, unveiled at a plastic surgery conference in Islamabad.
China-Pakistan Open Neurosurgery Medical Tourism Centre
China and Pakistan have inaugurated a joint neurosurgery and medical tourism centre in Wuhan, formalising a cross-border health corridor between the two countries.
Imo Plans Medical City to Curb Medical Tourism
Governor Hope Uzodimma has set out plans for a Medical City and an ANPA diaspora partnership to reverse Nigeria's outbound medical tourism and localise advanced care.
Korea Pharmacy Shopping Draws Foreign Wellness Tourists
Foreign spending on Korea's hospitals and pharmacies rose about 68% in early 2025, official tourism data show, as pharmacy and wellness shopping draws international visitors.
Macao and Hengqin Build Wellness Tourism Corridor
At its largest travel expo yet, Macao set out a cross-border wellness and medical tourism push with neighbouring Hengqin, part of a move to diversify beyond gaming.