Ho Chi Minh City brings free health checkups to elderly, disabled residents at home
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 04/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a program offering free home-based health checkups for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those unable to travel, as part of its commitment to ensure “no one is left behind” in public health services.
Vietnam proposes 10-fold increase in food safety fines to crack down on violations
Vietnam News 11:39 01/08/2026Draft legislation targets deceptive advertising, tightens border checks, and pushes maximum penalties for individuals up to $38,000.
Ho Chi Minh City ramps up free health checks for 14 million residents
Ho Chi Minh City 16:33 19/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up a citywide health screening campaign, mobilizing more than 480 medical facilities and 10,000 healthcare workers as it seeks to provide free check-ups to its roughly 14 million residents by the end of the year.
Vietnam factory helps S.Korean firm achieve record quarterly results
Economy 15:41 25/06/2026South Korean healthcare materials manufacturer HuM&C posted its highest quarterly revenue and earnings since its establishment in the first quarter of 2026, aided by the performance of its factory in Vietnam.
British retiree recounts Vietnam hospital experience: 'Glad I got seriously ill here'
Expat Life 17:21 20/04/2026'All in all, I’m just glad I got seriously ill in Vietnam and not my own country. Sounds mad, I know, but I genuinely was better off here.'
Ho Chi Minh City eyes establishment of geriatric hospitals to cope with aging population
Ho Chi Minh City 11:51 18/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City is planning to develop geriatric hospitals as the number of elderly residents surpasses 1.5 million, reflecting the city’s rapid pace of population aging.
Ho Chi Minh City to fully cover tuition for medical residents
Ho Chi Minh City 13:53 07/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to fully pay tuition fees for medical residents under a new policy aimed at training top young medical talent, the city’s health department chief said, marking a breakthrough in training high-quality healthcare professionals.
Vietnam launches responsible medical AI network
Vietnam News 14:22 16/01/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide medical artificial intelligence network aimed at bringing AI-powered support to more than 3,300 grassroots health stations, helping improve diagnosis and treatment at the local level.
Pills, TikTok and weight-loss apps: the consumer-driven future of GLP-1s
World 10:22 30/12/2025LONDON - Ask executives in the healthcare industry about the future market for weight-loss drugs and the analogies are telling: monthly GLP-1 medicine subscriptions like a streaming video membership; dose decisions managed on a smartphone app; access made as easy as buying a pair of Nikes.
Vietnam’s healthcare sector sees $4.8bn in M&A as foreign investors target promising market
Economy 16:57 22/11/2025Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector reached an estimated US$4.8 billion in the first eight months of 2025, driven by rising domestic demand and growing foreign investment, a specialist said on Friday.
In 2050: Your doctor could be AI
Ho Chi Minh City 17:00 07/10/2025Vietnam’s healthcare faces growing pressure from a lack of doctors, lack of facilities, and an aging population. As AI advances, the country must choose whether to lead or lag in healthcare innovation.
Ho Chi Minh City plans record $2.5bn investment in healthcare sector
Ho Chi Minh City 14:37 03/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City is planning a record public investment of over VND66 trillion (US$2.5 billion) in the healthcare sector during the 2026-30 period, covering 100 new projects, among which eight major hospitals are designated as key infrastructure.
