Vietnam seeks foreign investment in medical devices production
The Vietnamese medical devices market, which is growing annually at more than 18%, relies heavily on imports, representing significant opportunities for foreign businesses, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Equipment Association.
Visitors to the 20th International Medical, Hospital & Pharmaceutical Exhibition that opened on August 11 in HCM City. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnamese medical devices market, which is growing annually at more than 18%, relies heavily on imports, representing significant opportunities for foreign businesses, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Equipment Association.
The market is now worth 1.5 billion USD, up from 1.1 billion USD in 2017, Hua Phu Doan, deputy chairman of the association, said.
Domestic medical devices manufacturers make mostly basic stuff and meet only 10% of demand while the remaining 90% is imported, he told a meeting held recently in HCM City.
The number of foreign manufacturers in Vietnam remains modest due to the lack of development of supporting industries and the absence of an industrial cluster in this sector, he said.
In Doan's opinion, foreign investment in the production of medical devices is vital to reduce reliance on imports and facilitate development of supporting industries serving the healthcare sector.
The 20th International Medical, Hospital & Pharmaceutical Exhibition, which opened in HCM City on August 11, serves as a platform for foreign businesses to explore partnerships and investments in Vietnam, he said at the inaugural ceremony.
Vietnam Medi-pharm Expo 2022, with its larger scale and exhibitor portfolio, is also a great opportunity for local businesses to access advanced technologies and specialised equipment in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, Doan added.
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The expo at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, organised by Vinexad JSC in collaboration with the association, wrapped up on August 13./.
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Visitors to the 20th International Medical, Hospital & Pharmaceutical Exhibition that opened on August 11 in HCM City. (Photo: VNA) 
