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Opportunities for Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector Amid Growth, Innovation and Transformation

ASEAN’s Healthcare Ecosystem Enters a New Cycle of Growth and Transformation

Healthcare industry across ASEAN is undergoing changes in both demand and supply capacity. According to Invest ASEAN, healthcare expenditure in the region is currently equivalent to approximately 4% of GDP, significantly below the global average of around 10%. This gap indicates that ASEAN’s healthcare systems still have room to expand investment, improve service quality and strengthen healthcare capacity.

In 2025, ASEAN attracted US$243.9 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), an increase of 9.7% compared with 2024, reaffirming the region’s appeal to international capital. In healthcare, Medical Devices has been identified as one of the target sectors under the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP) 2025–2030, indicating the sector’s potential to attract investment and develop regional value chains.

In addition, ASEAN’s population is projected to exceed 700 million. A growing middle class, increasing life expectancy and rising healthcare needs are providing further momentum for the market. Demand is also shifting from disease treatment towards prevention, proactive care and improved quality of life, creating opportunities across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics and emerging healthcare solutions.

Against this backdrop of growing demand, investment in ASEAN healthcare is increasingly expanding into healthcare services, medical devices and medical technology, alongside traditional areas such as pharmaceuticals. Digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and new care models are also moving the sector towards a phase of development with greater emphasis on efficiency, quality and accessibility, creating further opportunities for businesses, investors and healthcare organisations to participate more deeply in the ASEAN market.

Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare

The healthcare sector across ASEAN is undergoing significant transformation, driven by demographic changes, evolving healthcare needs and technological advancements. Population ageing is emerging as one of the trends with far-reaching implications for healthcare demand and service delivery models. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of people aged 60 and above in ASEAN is projected to increase from 12.2% of the population in 2024 to 22.9% by 2050, highlighting the rapid pace of ageing and the significant changes in healthcare needs expected over the coming decades.

As the older population grows, care needs are gradually shifting from a focus on treating acute illnesses towards long-term health management, prevention and maintaining independent living. This is driving the development of long-term care, rehabilitation, home-based care and solutions that support older people, while placing new demands on healthcare systems to deliver more continuous and comprehensive care.

Alongside demographic change, technology is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and accessed. Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are being applied to support diagnosis, data management, remote health monitoring and operational efficiency. In parallel, personalised care solutions and assistive technologies are expanding the delivery of services beyond hospitals, moving towards a proactive, continuous and patient-centred model of care.

New Opportunities for Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector Amid Development and Transformation

As ASEAN’s healthcare sector enters a period of growth and transformation, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly notable market in the region. According to the World Bank, Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8% in 2025 and is forecast to grow by a further 6.8% in 2026, supported by exports, investment and the resilience of the domestic economy. This growth, together with urbanisation, rising incomes and changing healthcare needs, is laying the foundation for further expansion of the healthcare market.

The medical device market is one area that clearly demonstrates this potential. According to the Government News portal, Vietnam’s medical device market reached approximately US$2 billion in 2025 and continues to grow strongly. The Ministry of Health also places Vietnam among the nine largest medical device markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Rising demand for medical examinations and treatment, population ageing and improved living standards continue to drive demand for medical devices, diagnostic technologies and new healthcare solutions.

This development is helping Vietnam keep pace more quickly with regional healthcare trends, from technology adoption and digital transformation to stronger diagnostic, treatment and long-term care capacity. Policies promoting investment, pharmaceutical industry development and healthcare system modernisation are also creating further momentum for businesses to expand, introduce new technologies to the market and participate more deeply in healthcare value chains.

New Government Policies Are Supporting the Development of Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector

As 2026 begins, Vietnam’s healthcare sector continues to be supported by policies on proactive healthcare, preventive medicine and digital transformation.

Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW of the Politburo is providing further impetus for healthcare development, not only through its focus on proactive healthcare, preventive medicine and digital transformation, but also by directly promoting the development of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and domestic manufacturing capacity. The Resolution calls for stronger research, technological innovation and technology transfer, and encourages private-sector investment in the production and supply of healthcare products and services, thereby expanding opportunities for both domestic and international businesses.

At the same time, Decision No. 1165/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on National Strategy for Vietnam’s Pharmaceutical Industry Development to 2030, with a vision to 2045, together with pharmaceutical industry development programmes, aims to enhance manufacturing capacity, strengthen supply self-reliance and increase technology adoption. In the medical device sector, continued institutional improvements and a more favourable environment for production and business are also helping promote investment, technological innovation and market expansion for pharmaceutical and medical device companies in Vietnam.

Sources: Invest ASEAN, World Health Organization (WHO), Political Bureau, Ministry of Health (MOH), National Assembly and Government, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, World Bank, Socialist Republic Of Viet Nam Government News

Amid the many developments and new opportunities in Vietnam and ASEAN’s healthcare sectors, Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam 2026 serves as a platform connecting stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, keeping them informed of trends, enabling access to innovation and expanding opportunities for collaboration.

PHARMEDI VIETNAM 2026: A Comprehensive Connecting Platform for the Healthcare Ecosystem

Having accompanied the development of Vietnam’s healthcare sector for more than 21 years, Pharmedi Vietnam has steadily established itself as an important trade and industry networking platform, helping connect the Vietnam healthcare community with international businesses and partners.

Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 is organised by Gloex and Informa Markets, with the support of the Ministry of Health and in partnership with the Vietnam Pharmaceutical Companies Association (VNPCA), the Vietnam Private Hospital Association and the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Equipment Association (HMEA). With the support of authorities, associations and organisations across the sector, the exhibition aims to contribute to the development, modernisation and international integration of Vietnam’s healthcare sector. It also facilitates professional exchange, connections and collaboration between Vietnam’s healthcare community and partners across ASEAN and internationally.

Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 will bring together more than 600 brands from over 20 countries and territories across 12,000 m² of exhibition area, showcasing a wide range of products, technologies and solutions for the healthcare sector. The event is expected to welcome more than 12,000 trade visitors, creating opportunities for businesses to access the market, connect with partners and expand collaboration.

The exhibition covers a broad range of key product and solution categories, from pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, medical devices, diagnostics and testing, medical technology, infection prevention and sterilisation, surgery, critical care and anaesthesia to rehabilitation, home care, elderly care and digital health solutions.

With its expanding exhibition scope, Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam reflects the healthcare sector’s increasingly comprehensive development, not only focusing on diagnosis and treatment, but also extending to prevention, rehabilitation, long-term care and quality of life.

Ravex – The Vietnam In’t Exhibition On Rehabilitation Products, Assistive Devices For People With Disabilities

As part of Pharmedi Vietnam 2026, RAVEX continues to expand its exhibition offering with products, technologies and solutions in rehabilitation and proactive healthcare for people with disabilities.

RAVEX also addresses a range of care and rehabilitation needs, including physical therapy equipment, post-treatment rehabilitation, mobility aids, and solutions combining sports, healthcare and rehabilitation.

This broader scope creates further opportunities for connections between businesses and hospitals, rehabilitation centres, physiotherapy clinics, care facilities, sports organisations and professional bodies. In doing so, RAVEX responds to increasingly diverse needs for rehabilitation and mobility support while expanding business opportunities for companies developing products and technologies that support proactive healthcare, physical wellbeing and quality of life.

Eldercare Expo – Exhibition Of Products And Technology For Elderly Care & Support

Looking towards the future of elderly care, Eldercare Expo takes place alongside Pharmedi Vietnam 2026, expanding the exhibition space for products and solutions that address healthcare needs across the life course. WHO notes that population ageing is progressing rapidly in ASEAN, with Vietnam among the countries experiencing a particularly rapid pace of population ageing. As ageing becomes a major trend in Vietnam and the region, demand for products and solutions that support older people is expected to continue increasing. This creates opportunities to advance the development of elderly care products and services in Vietnam and ASEAN.

For older people, Eldercare Expo focuses on daily living and mobility aids, medical and rehabilitation equipment, smart-home solutions, nutrition products, and home- and community-based care services. These solutions support healthy ageing, help maintain mobility and independent living, and respond to growing demand for long-term care.

The exhibition also extends to middle-aged people and those who proactively manage their health, featuring products and solutions that support physical wellbeing, beauty, proactive healthcare and anti-ageing. In this way, Eldercare Expo addresses not only care needs in later life, but also the journey towards healthy ageing, creating further opportunities for businesses in healthcare, nutrition, beauty, technology and lifestyle.

Highlights That Enrich the PHARMEDI VIETNAM 2026 Experience

Beyond its large-scale exhibition, Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 is designed as a multidimensional series of connections, bringing technology, knowledge and business opportunities together.

A Specialised Exhibition Showcasing Healthcare Technologies and Solutions

Across 12,000 m² of exhibition space, more than 600 brands from over 20 countries and territories will present a diverse range of healthcare products, technologies and solutions at Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam 2026. The exhibition brings together Vietnamese and international businesses, alongside prominent National Pavilions from Germany, Poland, China, South Korea and India, creating opportunities for engagement and connections across markets.

The specialised exhibition areas cover key sectors, from pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, medical devices, diagnostics and testing to infection prevention, digital health technology, surgery and critical care, rehabilitation, home care and emerging healthcare solutions. Visitors can explore products and technologies currently in use while keeping up with trends shaping the healthcare sector.

A Meeting Point for Healthcare Knowledge and Professional Dialogue

For the first time, the International Conference will be held as part of Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 under the theme “Investing in the future of Healthcare: Innovation, Infrastructure, Digital health & Sustainable growth”. Taking place over three days and built around three key topics, the conference will address issues shaping the future of healthcare. It will bring together experts and leaders from Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Australia and other countries, offering diverse perspectives on growth, investment, innovation and healthcare management across the region.

Day 1, with the topic “Vietnam Healthcare: The Next Decade of Growth”, will focus on growth drivers, investment trends and the future of healthcare delivery models. Sessions will also explore artificial intelligence in healthcare, from practical applications to opportunities and challenges in implementation across ASEAN.

Day 2, with the topic “Hospital Management & Operations”, will examine practical issues in hospital governance, operations and efficiency amid rapid change in the healthcare sector. The programme will also broaden dialogue on partnership models and management solutions, giving hospital managers and experts opportunities to share practical experience.

Day 3, with the topic “The CEO’s Role Beyond Compliance: Leadership and Accountability for Safer Healthcare”, will feature international leaders and experts discussing regional lessons and perspectives on how healthcare leaders can go beyond meeting standards to foster a culture of safety and improve quality of care.

Alongside the International Conference, specialised sessions at Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 will offer perspectives closely connected to the realities of the Vietnamese market. Local experts, managers and business representatives will share insights on policy, market trends, implementation experience and practical models, helping industry stakeholders understand developments in Vietnam and how they can be applied in practice.

A conference organised by the Vietnam Infrastructure and Medical Device Administration (VIMDA) under the Ministry of Health will address “Current status of Medical Device quality management during Distribution and use in Vietnam”, focusing on issues in the management of medical device quality in the country.

The Vietnam–Australia Business Dialogue will comprise two discussion sessions, providing businesses from both countries with opportunities to exchange views and explore cooperation in healthcare. The programme will continue with business networking, the showcasing of Australian supplements and B2B meetings with potential customers, supporting engagement and the search for collaboration opportunities between Vietnam and Australia.

A conference on elderly healthcare will bring together Vietnamese and international experts to offer diverse perspectives on understanding older people’s feelings, needs and experiences at different stages of later life. It will also explore the potential of the silver economy and care models suited to an ageing population.

In addition, Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 will feature specialised conferences throughout the three days, examining strategic and practical issues in healthcare from development directions and medical device quality management to care and operational models amid changing health needs. Vietnamese and international speakers and experts will share perspectives on current conditions, solutions and implementation experience, including digital transformation and the application of AI in modern medical devices, helping drive innovation and improve the quality of healthcare.

The combination of international perspectives and local experience creates a multidimensional dialogue in which global and regional trends are considered in the context of the Vietnamese market. The programme therefore helps connect knowledge, experience and practical insights among experts, hospitals, businesses and other industry stakeholders.

In-Depth Business Connections and Expanded Opportunities for Collaboration

Alongside professional activities, Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam 2026 will continue to strengthen specialised business-connection programmes such as B2B Matchmaking, LeadGrab (a lead-information retrieval application) and group visit. These activities are designed to help businesses reach their target customer groups and connect with buyers, importers, distributors and potential partners. Through face-to-face meetings and needs-based connections, businesses can make better use of their time, improve the quality of discussions and turn exhibition meetings into tangible collaboration opportunities.

Looking Ahead: A Continued Commitment to Vietnam’s Healthcare Development

Throughout its journey alongside Vietnam’s healthcare sector, Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam has continued to expand and strengthen its role as a specialised networking platform where businesses, technology, knowledge and the healthcare community come together.

Pharmedi Vietnam 2026 will officially open to visitors from 22–24 September 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. Over the three exhibition days, visitors and industry stakeholders will have the opportunity to explore new products, technologies and solutions, attend specialised conference programmes and connect with businesses and partners from Vietnam and abroad.

Pharmedi Vietnam is part of the Health & Nutrition Portfolio, a series of international exhibitions organised by Informa Markets across Asia. As part of a network connecting markets and business communities across the region, Pharmedi Vietnam helps bring Vietnam’s healthcare sector closer to global developments, products and healthcare solutions. It also provides a platform for Vietnam businesses to engage with international healthcare communities, find partners and strengthen opportunities for collaboration.

Continuing its journey of connecting domestic and international healthcare communities, Pharmedi Vietnam 2027 is scheduled to take place from 28–30 September 2027 at SECC, Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition will remain a meeting point for organisations across healthcare to connect, exchange experience and keep up with industry trends. With a focus on cross-border connections, Pharmedi 2027 will create opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to engage with international partners and expand their presence in regional and global markets.

The organisers would like to express their sincere appreciation to the authorities, organisations, associations, partners, exhibitors and visitors who have supported and accompanied Pharmedi Vietnam throughout its development. With the continued support of the industry community, Pharmedi looks forward to facilitating dynamic business exchanges, professional dialogue and collaboration, contributing to innovation, expanding partnership opportunities and supporting the development of Vietnam’s healthcare sector.

About Organisers

Pharmedi & Healthcare Vietnam is organised by Global Exhibition and Conference Joint Stock Company (GLOEX) and Informa Markets. GLOEX’s organisational capabilities and understanding of the Vietnamese market, combined with Informa Markets’ international exhibition network, provide a platform for PHARMEDI & HEALTHCARE VIETNAM to connect Vietnam’s healthcare community with businesses, experts and partners across the region and internationally.

Informa Markets is one of the world’s leading B2B exhibition organisers, providing platforms for connection, trade and growth across specialised industries and markets. With a portfolio of more than 600 international B2B brands and events, Informa Markets operates across a wide range of sectors, including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Health & Nutrition and many other industries. Through live events, digital platforms and data solutions, Informa Markets enable customers and partners around the world to meet, connect, share knowledge and grow their businesses.

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