2025 Taiwan–Vietnam Medical Conference Focuses on Three Key Pillars as Taiwan’s Medical Community Opens a New Era of International Collaboration

To deepen Taiwan–Vietnam medical collaboration and advance the development of smart healthcare and cancer care, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital jointly hosted the Taiwan–Vietnam Medical Forum: 2025 International Cancer Conference – Tradition and Modernity on July 12 in Ho Chi Minh City. The event attracted more than 400 medical experts and scholars, with 35 speakers from both countries sharing clinical experiences and innovative technologies. The conference was also co-organized by Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and Show Chwan Healthcare System, demonstrating Taiwan’s medical community’s strong commitment to the New Southbound Policy and cross-border healthcare collaboration.

During the opening ceremony, Superintendent Chen Wei‑Ming delivered a keynote speech, emphasizing the hospital’s long-standing core values of “patient-centered care,” “sustainable healthcare,” and “smart innovation,” noting that these pillars form a solid foundation for international medical cooperation. Superintendent Wang Chao‑Yuan of Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital then shared Taiwan’s achievements and practical experiences in AI-driven smart healthcare.

The conference was meticulously planned over more than six months by Director Liu Chun‑Shu and colleagues from the International Medical Center of Taipei Veterans General Hospital, continuing the close partnership established with Cho Ray Hospital since 2019. Over the years, the two institutions have maintained frequent bilateral visits, clinical training programs, and academic exchanges, including hosting Cho Ray medical personnel for advanced training in Taiwan and participating in annual academic conferences and forums in both countries.

Chen noted that the partnership between Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital exemplifies Taiwan’s medical excellence working hand in hand with international partners to pursue outstanding patient care. The conference also echoed the spirit of the government’s New Southbound Policy, using healthcare as a bridge for dialogue and collaboration to expand international medical networks.

Wang added that the Taiwan–Vietnam platform offers opportunities to explore forward-looking directions in cancer clinical practice together.

The conference focused on three major themes: non-invasive cancer treatment, surgical oncology, and smart healthcare and future trends. A total of 37 sessions covered cutting-edge topics such as heavy-ion radiation therapy, robotic surgery, immunotherapy and cellular therapy, liver transplantation, and bone marrow transplantation. The program also highlighted Taiwan’s integration of traditional medicine, palliative care, and home-based nutritional support to build a holistic cancer care model.

Sessions on smart healthcare showcased telemedicine, AI clinical applications, and digital health innovations, highlighting Taiwan’s strengths in digital health development. The accompanying delegation included 13 organizations such as the Taiwan Medical Tourism Development Association, TTY Biopharm, YungLiHeng Biomedical, Bio-in Biomedical, Herli Co., Ltd., AVer Information, Huede HealthTech Co., Ltd., and Far Eastern Electronic Medical Co., Ltd., among others. In total, 46 Taiwanese and Vietnamese companies participated, jointly promoting Taiwan’s healthcare industry and fostering bilateral technology transfer and industrial collaboration.

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

Associate Professor Lam Viet Trung, Vice Superintendent of Cho Ray Hospital, remarked, “This is not only an academic conference but also a bridge that enables us to continuously update cutting-edge medical knowledge and fulfill our shared mission of caring for patients.” Vo Tan Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that the conference demonstrates significant potential for bilateral healthcare industry cooperation and will create more opportunities for investment and technology exchange to modernize Vietnam’s healthcare system.

Representative Han Kuo‑Yao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City stated that, with strong support from government and professional institutions, the conference achieved fruitful outcomes and showcased the high level of mutual trust and solid foundation of Taiwan–Vietnam medical collaboration. Senior Specialist Wu Ling‑Ying of the Ministry of Health and Welfare added that the scale and professionalism of the event—from planning and academic presentations to industry exhibitions and on-site exchanges—demonstrated the effective implementation of Taiwan’s New Southbound healthcare cooperation and industry chain development initiatives.

Taipei Veterans General Hospital expressed its gratitude to all co-organizers, speakers, healthcare partners, and distinguished guests for their enthusiastic participation. Looking ahead, the hospital will continue to uphold its vision of “human-centered care, excellence, innovation, and shared prosperity,” working with global partners to create a healthier future for all.