Vietnam Enhances Healthcare Access, Attracts Foreign Patients with Regional Hospital Development

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 9 called for a modern, efficient restructuring of Vietnam’s healthcare network, stressing that investment in healthcare is an investment in the nation’s future, as he attended the inauguration of Viet Duc University Hospital’s Ninh Binh campus. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 9 attended the inauguration of the Ninh Binh branch of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and visited the Ninh Binh branch of Bach Mai Hospital in Liem Tuyen ward, Ninh Binh province, underscoring the Government's commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services and easing pressure on central-level hospitals. In 2026, the programme honoured 13 outstanding role models, comprising eight collectives and five individuals. They included scientists and dedicated doctors, pioneering entrepreneurs, members of the armed forces safeguarding the nation, diplomats and cultural figures, as well as exemplary teachers and workers from across the country. The Vietnamese swimming team achieved impressive results, winning 14 gold medals, seven silver medals, and seven bronze medals, breaking one record for the 17-18 age group at the 12th Asian Age Group Championships in Thailand. As of July 25, search teams had located and repatriated 1,488 sets of martyrs’ remains in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Additional remains have also been discovered in the northern province of Tuyen Quang and Ho Chi Minh City. President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Khuon Sudary pays an official visit to Vietnam from July 27 - 29. The visit is made at the invitation of Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man. Malaysia's The Star recently cited a list of "World's Top Ten Cities with the Friendliest Customer Service" released by MoneySuperMarket, a price comparison website, with Hanoi being the only Southeast Asian destination that earned a spot. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed Decision No. 1125/QD-TTg dated June 23, 2026, approving the Project on “Communication for the Prevention of and Response to Non-Traditional Security Threats through 2030, with a Vision to 2045.” The Project aims to bring about a significant improvement in awareness, responsibility and action among authorities at all levels, sectors, the armed forces, the business community and the public in preventing, detecting early and responding to non-traditional security threats. Decision No. 840/QD-TTg sets the goal of developing the digital technology industry into a modern, highly competitive economic and technical sector by 2030. The industry is expected to master core and strategic technologies, help address key national tasks, and contribute to double-digit economic growth. The School Health Programme for the 2026–2035 period aims to improve the quality of school healthcare, strengthen the protection, care and management of learners’ health, and contribute to their comprehensive physical and mental development. The Vietnamese team concluded the 2026 Asian Jujitsu Championships held in Kazakhstan in July 2026 with an impressive haul of 12 gold, 10 silver and nine bronze medals, finishing second overall. This marked Vietnam’s best performance at the continental tournament in recent years, reaffirming the team’s position among Asia’s leading jujitsu nations. A total of 105 young overseas Vietnamese from 35 countries and territories are taking part in the Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 from July 12–25. One year after the introduction of the three-tier administration model, administrative procedure reform has shifted its focus from facilitating state management to better serving citizens and businesses, thereby improving governance quality and the effectiveness of the public administration system. One year on, digital transformation is driving faster, smarter and more transparent public administration under Vietnam's three-tier administration model. Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026-2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026. The resolution targets placing Vietnam among ASEAN's leading countries by 2030 in terms of investment climate, competitiveness, innovation, public service quality, and capacity to attract high-quality foreign investment projects. By 2045, the foreign-invested sector is expected to contribute 30% of the country's GDP. Vietnam aims to attract 200-300 billion USD in registered foreign investment during the 2026–2030 period, with 75% of the capital expected to come from developed economies with strong technological capabilities, financial resources and modern governance, according to Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on June 8, 2026. The resolution targets placing Vietnam among ASEAN's leading countries by 2030 in terms of investment climate, competitiveness, innovation, public service quality, and capacity to attract high-quality foreign investment projects. By 2045, the foreign-invested sector is expected to contribute 30% of the country's GDP. Vietnam’s five-member national team won four gold medals and one silver medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 (IPhO 2026), marking the country’s strongest performance in the competition to date, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam’s total trade turnover trade reached 549.69 billion USD, up 27.1% year-on year. Vietnam's outbound investment totalled 1.21 billion USD in H1 2026, up 2.5-fold year-on-year. Agriculture, forestry and fishery led with 294 million USD, followed by electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply (275.3 million USD) and construction (179.5 million USD). Vietnam attracted 34.65 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2026, up 61% year-on-year. FDI disbursement hit an estimated 13.03 billion USD, the highest first-half level in five years, up 11.2% from a year earlier. In the first half of 2026, Vietnam recorded five export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 62.6% of the country’s total export turnover. In the first six months of 2026, international arrivals to Vietnam reached 12.3 million, up 14.9% year-on-year. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.