Thomson Medical Group eyes robust growth in Vietnam through strategic M&A initiatives

Thomson Medical Group eyes robust growth in Vietnam through strategic M&A initiatives

Thomson Medical Group is set to expand its presence in Vietnam, harnessing the full potential of its medical expertise.
Addressing reforms in Vietnam’s healthcare sector

Addressing reforms in Vietnam’s healthcare sector

Last year continued to be a time of many challenges for the healthcare sector. Globally, the pandemic remained unpredictable. In Vietnam, the country faced a rise in dengue fever and the risk of dangerous emerging diseases. After three years of fighting the pandemic, more difficulties have arisen.
Key priorities for healthcare sector amid challenging time

Key priorities for healthcare sector amid challenging time

Many people have asked me why I dared to take the position as Minister of Health at this time, especially when I do not have a medical professional background. However, with the role and responsibility of a party member and especially with the trust of members of the Party Central Committee, I strictly obey the assignment of the Party and State.
More favourable rule system urged for healthcare PPPs

More favourable rule system urged for healthcare PPPs

A more robust legal framework is being sought to strengthen public-private partnerships in the health sector, thus increasing the system’s resilience and sustainability for better preparation for new pandemics.
Deploying public-private health plans

Deploying public-private health plans

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is urged to have a clearer legal framework for public-private partnership projects to increase attraction among members of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam.
Wisdom for sustainable healthcare

Wisdom for sustainable healthcare

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has overcome vast challenges during the last two years with the great support of stakeholders. Dr. Kidong Park, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the efforts made and intensifying new partnerships for sustainable healthcare development.
Deals to be made in Vietnam’s promising healthcare sector

Deals to be made in Vietnam’s promising healthcare sector

Despite the obvious difficulties, 2021 was by all accounts another bumper year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) both in terms of deal volume and deal size.
Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has achieved big achievements in sustainable development, and is planning to focus more for future sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the overall journey of the sector and the role of private providers.
Vigilance necessary in pandemic fight

Vigilance necessary in pandemic fight

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has entered a new history of development with the occurrence of COVID-19. Dr. Kidong Park, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam, writes about how global partnerships can sustain the efforts and the role of corporate social responsibility in sustainable development of the healthcare sector.
A roadmap for private healthcare investment

A roadmap for private healthcare investment

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has taken on a number of policies to increase its attraction to both domestic and overseas private investors, thus enabling it to fulfill future goals.
Domestic healthcare picks up speed in digitalisation

Domestic healthcare picks up speed in digitalisation

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has reached an important milestone in its digital transformation with the recent launch of 1,000 healthcare facilities equipped with telehealth.
Securing vital health coverage

Securing vital health coverage

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is working tirelessly to achieve a number of key objectives, including universal health coverage. Kidong Park, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, shows how hospitals in particular can support this path.