Vietnam’s healthcare sector is entering a defining decade. Demand for healthcare is surging, supportive policies are being accelerated, and innovative technologies are transforming service delivery. Forecasts suggest the market size could surpass the $20 billion mark by 2025, propelling Vietnam’s healthcare into a boom phase and positioning it amid vibrant regional competition.
But the real question is no longer whether Vietnam will change. The question now is how fast this change will happen, and how Vietnam will choose its path to become the region’s innovation hub. The answer will start to unveil at Healthcare Summit 2025, taking place on October 24, 2025, hosted by Vietnam Innovators Digest. The event will gather leaders, experts, and innovators in healthcare, business, and investment, underscoring a strong ambition and sense of urgency: Vietnam is ready to become the region’s leading destination for healthcare innovation.
From Potential To Foundation: The Key To Breakthrough
Vietnam currently possesses important foundational conditions to break through in the healthcare field. The National Health Digital Transformation Program has been rolled out vigorously, enabling many public hospitals to adopt digital solutions. These range from electronic medical records to hospital management systems, paving the way for comprehensive digitization in the future.
Along with that, the healthcare startup ecosystem has been attracting increasing attention from investors. According to a report by KPMG and Vietnam Briefing (Dezan Shira & Associates, 2023), healthcare ranks among the top three sectors for startup funding in Vietnam after the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated total of more than $130 million raised during 2020–2023. Young companies are focusing on emerging areas such as AI-powered diagnostics, digital pharmacies, and hospital software, opening up prospects for rapid growth in the healthcare market.
Vietnam continues to be an appealing destination for foreign investment. In just the first nine months of 2024, total registered FDI into Vietnam reached nearly $25 billion, with strong participation from investors in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. While there are no separate figures disclosed for healthcare, many international reports identify healthcare as one of the most promising sectors for the next wave of investment.
All these numbers show that transformation is inevitable. The remaining factor is how Vietnam will collaborate, innovate, and scale up to seize the opportunity at this pivotal stage.
Driving Solutions And Strategic Partnerships
The discussion sessions at the Healthcare Summit 2025 will open up multiple approaches for a healthcare sector in transition. The first focus is public–private collaboration, a relationship considered the key to accelerating innovation, improving service quality, and expanding access. This collaboration goes beyond policy frameworks, reflected in concrete initiatives between government, businesses, and investors aimed at bringing Vietnam closer to the position of a regional innovation hub.
At the same time, another line of discussion centers on private capital flows and sustainable investment. The future of healthcare will be shaped by long-term strategic investments, from the engagement of multinational corporations to the growing role of private investment funds. Blended finance models and innovative partnership forms are seen as drivers to address infrastructure challenges and expand services to underserved areas.
The infrastructure challenge is also viewed from another angle: reducing overload at central-level hospitals and upgrading provincial and district-level systems. Rethinking healthcare infrastructure, combined with digital solutions and investment partnership models, is expected to open up more equitable access for people across regions.
Meanwhile, digital health is placed at the center of innovation. From international experience such as unified electronic health records, telemedicine platforms, to data-driven planning, these lessons will be analyzed and adjusted to fit Vietnam’s specific context.
In addition, a notable highlight is the trial of new financial instruments such as corporate social loans, which are expected to revolutionize healthcare delivery, from precision and adherence to accessibility. Alongside this, the discussions also touch upon a core question: how can Vietnam’s healthcare system become more inclusive and equitable, ensuring that all communities from urban to rural, have access to quality services.
Alongside in-depth discussions, roundtable dialogues and networking sessions will offer opportunities to connect directly with senior leaders, investment funds, healthcare corporations, tech startups, and policymakers.
Vietnam’s Moment On The Global Map
The opportunity before Vietnam is enormous. According to a recent report by IMARC Group, Vietnam digital health market size reached USD 2.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 9.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% during 2025–2033.. This presents an attractive prospect for investors both regionally and globally. More importantly, local innovators are proving that Vietnam is not just a place to adopt technology, but also a source of solutions with global impact.
Whether you are an innovator, expert, entrepreneur, or investor in the healthcare sector, Healthcare Summit 2025 will be a chance for you to look toward the future while acting in the present.
Join Healthcare Summit 2025 to become a part of this transformational journey.
Hosted by Vietnam Innovators Digest, the Healthcare Summit 2025 themed by “Making Vietnam an Innovation Hub through Healthcare” will bring together healthcare leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators. This year's summit will be a dynamic convergence focused on healthcare innovation, investment and accessibility through digital health solutions. We will explore how investment and innovation can accelerate the healthcare transformation in Vietnam and beyond.
Date and Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 24 October, 2025
Location: Ho Chi Minh city (Venue to be updated soon)
Event details: find out more HERE