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Life & health, for sure being admitted to a local hospital for instance raise all kind of questions apart from the language. You name it: generic or genuine medicines? surgery or acupuncture/ western or chinese plants? Local trained pediatrician or western experience? VND100,000VND or USD100 doctor’s consultation? Read more >

10 Reasons Why Vietnam Struggles to Become a Medical Tourism Hub

10 Reasons Why Vietnam Struggles to Become a Medical Tourism Hub

Tam Huynh, Editor-at-largeNovember 6, 2024January 6, 2025

Evaluating the current state of healthcare in Vietnam and the implications of TMG’s purchase of FV Hospital.

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WRLife health insurer Asia review: Fake or real?

WRLife health insurer Asia review: Fake or real?

George P Tan, EditorSeptember 13, 2024January 14, 2025

Expats and retirees coming to Vietnam, Thailand, ASEAN looking for cheap healthcare insurance, are targeted by cheap local insurers or pure fake insurer registered in unregulated countries. Beware!

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Why most deadly apartment building fires are Located in Hanoi North Vietnam?

Why most deadly apartment building fires are Located in Hanoi North Vietnam?

Tam Huynh, Editor-at-largeJuly 19, 2024August 1, 2024

Why the most deadly apartment building fires concentrate in Hanoi?

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Where in Vietnam is the Best Place to Go for a Medical Healthcare Check-up in 2024?

Where in Vietnam is the Best Place to Go for a Medical Healthcare Check-up in 2024?

George P Tan, EditorDecember 28, 2023January 29, 2024

As the medical travel landscape develops in Vietnam and SE Asia, local healthcare providers can enhance their offerings by addressing key factors to instill trust and cater to the evolving needs of patients.

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Thomson Medical Group, listed on the Singapore stock market, buys FV Hospital Ho Chi Minh city. Is the Wow effect justified?

Thomson Medical Group, listed on the Singapore stock market, buys FV Hospital Ho Chi Minh city. Is the Wow effect justified?

Tam Huynh, Editor-at-largeAugust 21, 2023September 30, 2023

Even with TMG making Vietnam’s
biggest healthcare transaction to-date, in the healthcare and finance sectors we will adopt a wait and see stance.

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Is Thomson Medical Group’s Purchase of FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City a Boost for Expat Healthcare in Vietnam?

Is Thomson Medical Group’s Purchase of FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City a Boost for Expat Healthcare in Vietnam?

George P Tan, EditorJuly 29, 2023August 20, 2023

Evaluating the current state of healthcare in Vietnam and the implications of TMG’s purchase of FV Hospital.

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Finding the Best Hospital for Your Medical Needs in Vietnam in 2023

Finding the Best Hospital for Your Medical Needs in Vietnam in 2023

George P Tan, EditorJuly 14, 2023July 29, 2023

Turning to Facebook expat groups for hospital recommendations can be deadly for complicated surgeries. Our updated 2023 article shares how medical professionals and insurers refer safely for emergencies.

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The Impact of Viet A Systemic Corruption on Vietnam’s Medical Sector

The Impact of Viet A Systemic Corruption on Vietnam’s Medical Sector

George P Tan, EditorJune 15, 2023July 5, 2023

Explore the crippling effects of systemic corruption on Vietnam’s medical sector, its consequences, and the risks it poses for expats.

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Buying Covid Travel Insurance in Vietnam & Worldwide

Buying Covid Travel Insurance in Vietnam & Worldwide

Tam Huynh, Editor-at-largeMay 29, 2022October 19, 2022

Travel Visitors for work Expatriation or Tourism, may need a travel insurance to cover the costs of Covid

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Vietnam Reopens in 2022 for Tourist Visa

Vietnam Reopens in 2022 for Tourist Visa

Tam Huynh, Editor-at-largeApril 13, 2022October 20, 2022

We summarize the Ministry of Interior security decisions about opening Vietnam post-Covid with strict enforcement of the rules for long-term visa and work permits.

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