Hanoi: National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh on May 19 hosted Higashiue Shinichi, Chairman of Japan's Tokushukai Medical Group, along with representatives from Vietnam's tech giant FPT Corporation. The meeting underscored the expansion of healthcare cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, with a particular focus on technology, workforce training, and system development aimed at enhancing service quality and public health.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the discussions highlighted the importance of integrating advanced technologies into the healthcare sector and the development of a skilled workforce to operate and manage these new systems. Both parties expressed their commitment to leveraging their respective strengths to drive improvements in healthcare services and outcomes.

The collaboration aims to address current challenges in the healthcare sector by introducing innovative solutions and practices that can be adapted to the local context. This partnership is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange and create opportunities for joint ventures and projects in the healthcare field.

By focusing on system development, the cooperation also seeks to establish robust healthcare frameworks that can support sustainable growth and improve the overall health and well-being of the population. Both Vietnam and Japan are set to benefit from this strategic partnership, which will also contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.