2025 Taiwan–Vietnam Medical Conference Opens a New Chapter in Cross-Border Collaboration on Cancer Care and Smart Healthcare

To deepen Taiwan–Vietnam medical cooperation and advance the development of smart healthcare and cancer care, Taipei Veterans General Hospital (Taipei VGH) and Cho Ray Hospital in Vietnam co-hosted the International Conference on Cancer 2025: Tech x Tradition on July 12, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. The event attracted more than 400 medical experts, hospital leaders, and business representatives, with 35 speakers from both Taiwan and Vietnam sharing clinical experiences and innovative technologies.

The conference was co-organized by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital and the Show Chwan Health Care System, reflecting Taiwan’s strong commitment to the New Southbound Policy and to promoting cross-border medical collaboration.

During the opening ceremony, Professor Wei-Ming Chen, Superintendent of Taipei VGH, delivered a keynote speech address emphasizing the hospital’s longstanding dedication to its core values of patient-centered care, sustainable healthcare, and smart innovation, noting that these principles form a solid foundation for advancing international medical cooperation. Professor Jaw-Yuan Wang, Superintendent of Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, shared Taiwan’s achievements and applications in AI-driven smart healthcare.

This year’s conference was the result of more than six months of meticulous planning and coordination by Taipei VGH’s International Medical Service Center, led by Director Chin-Su Liu, building on the strong partnership established with Cho Ray Hospital since 2019. Over the years, the two institutions have engaged in reciprocal visits, clinical training, and academic exchanges, including hosting Cho Ray medical personnel at Taipei VGH for advanced training, participating in Cho Ray’s annual academic conferences, and joining the 2024 Taiwan–Vietnam Medical Forum in Hanoi.

Superintendent Chen remarked, The partnership between Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital exemplifies how Taiwan’s medical expertise joins hands with international partners to pursue excellence in patient care. This conference further echoes the spirit of the New Southbound Policy, using healthcare as a bridge for dialogue and collaboration to expand our international medical network.”

The conference centered on three main themes: non-invasive cancer treatments, modern surgical cancer treatments, and smart healthcare & new applications in cancer treatment. A total of 37 presentations covered cutting-edge topics such as carbon ion radiotherapy, Da Vinci robotic surgery, immunotherapy, cell therapy, liver transplantation, and bone marrow transplantation. Taiwan’s holistic cancer care model—integrating traditional medicine, hospice and palliative care, and home-based nutritional support—was also highlighted.

The smart healthcare sessions showcased telemedicine, AI clinical applications, and health technology innovations, underscoring Taiwan’s potential in digital health. A business delegation of 13 Taiwanese healthcare-related organizations—including the Taiwan Medical Tourism Development Association, TTY Biopharm, U-Neuron Biomedical, HARVESTER Trading, Bio-In Taiwan, AVer Information, Huede Healthtech, and Far East Medical Electronics Technology—joined the conference, along with a total of 46 Taiwanese and Vietnamese enterprises, promoting Taiwan’s high-quality healthcare and exploring market opportunities for bilateral technology transfer and industrial cooperation.

The event received strong support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, Vietnam’s Taiwan Affairs Committee, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City. Delegates recognized that the conference set a benchmark for bilateral medical cooperation and laid a solid foundation for future exchanges.

Associate Professor Lam Viet Trung, Vice Director of Cho Ray Hospital, remarked: “This is not only an academic conference, but also a bridge that allows us to continually update our medical knowledge and fulfill our shared mission to protect patients.”

Superintendent Jaw-Yuan Wang of Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital noted: “ Through this Taiwan–Vietnam collaboration platform, we look forward to jointly exploring more forward-looking directions in cancer treatment.”

Mr. Vo Tan Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), said: “This conference demonstrates the tremendous potential for bilateral medical industry cooperation, which will lead to more investment and technical exchanges, contributing to the modernization of Vietnam’s healthcare system.”

Ms. Kuo-Yao Han, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City, commented: “With the joint support of governments and professional institutions, this conference has yielded fruitful results, showcasing the deep trust and strong foundation in Taiwan–Vietnam medical cooperation.”

Ms. Ling-Ying Wu, Senior Executive Officer from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare in Malaysia, added: “This grand conference—from planning to medical expertise, industrial displays, participant engagement, and on-site interaction—fully reflects the organizers’ dedication to implementing the Ministry’s New Southbound health cooperation and industry development initiatives. This collaborative momentum will further highlight Taiwan’s medical professionalism and enhance Taiwan–Vietnam exchanges.”

Taipei VGH extends heartfelt gratitude to all co-organizers, speakers, medical partners, and guests for their enthusiastic participation. Moving forward, the hospital will continue to uphold its vision of Humanity, Excellence, Intelligence, and Mutual Benefit, working alongside global partners to create a new future for healthcare worldwide.

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