International Cancer Conference Held in Vietnam: 400 Taiwanese and Vietnamese Medical Experts Discuss “Smart Healthcare”

Reporter: Min Wen-Yu / Comprehensive Report

The “2025 International Cancer Conference,” hosted by Taipei Veterans General Hospital, was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, attracting more than 400 medical professionals and industry representatives from Taiwan and Vietnam. The conference focused on non-invasive cancer treatments, surgical techniques, and smart healthcare applications, showcasing the deepening medical collaboration between the two countries and the achievements of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.

The event was led by the International Medical Center of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, in collaboration with Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Show Chwan HealthCare System, and Cho Ray Hospital in Vietnam. During the opening ceremony, Dr. Chen Wei-Ming, Superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, emphasized that medical cooperation should be centered on “patient-centered care,” “sustainable healthcare,” and “smart innovation.” He highlighted that the conference was not only an academic exchange, but also a crucial step for Taiwan and Vietnam’s healthcare systems to align with international standards and advance together.

A total of 37 academic papers were presented, covering cutting-edge technologies such as heavy ion radiotherapy, Da Vinci robotic surgery, immunotherapy and cell therapy, liver and bone marrow transplantation, smart healthcare management, and AI applications. In addition, Taiwan shared its integrated experiences in combining traditional medicine with palliative care and home-based nutritional support, demonstrating its strength in “holistic cancer care.”

Vo Tan Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that Taiwan’s medical industry is highly advanced, and Vietnam hopes that this exchange will foster more technology transfer and healthcare investment, accelerating the modernization of Vietnam’s medical system. He stressed that this event was not only a cooperation opportunity but also a bridge for building trust and long-term partnerships.

In line with the New Southbound Policy’s “Healthcare as a Gateway to Business” strategy, the conference also featured exhibitions by Taiwanese and Vietnamese medical enterprises, showcasing chronic disease management systems, telemedicine platforms, and AI medical imaging technologies to promote business exchanges and collaboration. The event was supported by the Taiwan Affairs Committee in Vietnam and the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, highlighting a strong consensus on deepening bilateral cooperation.

Dr. Lin Viet Trung, Vice Superintendent of Cho Ray Hospital, remarked that the conference was a concrete demonstration of Taiwan-Vietnam medical integration and a bridge symbolizing their shared mission to safeguard patients. He expressed hope for continued bilateral exchanges and joint efforts to build a more comprehensive healthcare system in the future.