On May 27, the Vietnam Military-Civil Medicine Association held an official working session at the Ministry of Health with China-based Sunwah Group to discuss strategic cooperation in integrating traditional medicine with modern medical frameworks. The conference was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Le Tuan (Chairman of the Vietnam Military-Civil Medicine Association), with the participation of Dr. Jonathan Choi (Chairman of Sunwah Group) and MsC. Nguyen Cong Chien (Vice Chairman of the Association and Chairman of Phytopharma). The event represents a significant step toward optimizing comprehensive healthcare models while creating a global launchpad for Vietnam’s high-value natural medicinal resources.
The collaborative framework and operational capabilities of the core participating entities outline the following metrics:
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Core Enterprise Capabilities: Phytopharma — a key enterprise under the Association with nearly 50 years of development — serves as the anchor in this competitive expansion strategy. The company recorded a consolidated revenue of $1.6 billion in 2025, maintaining an average growth rate of 15% over the past five years. It operates an international-standard distribution and warehousing infrastructure and maintains trusted partnerships with over 30 major global pharmaceutical corporations.
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Technological Integration Framework: To maximize the economic value of domestic medicinal plants, Vietnamese drugmakers are intensifying scientific research by integrating biotechnology, advanced extraction methods, and nanotechnology into natural material formulation. Concurrently, aggressive digital transformation campaigns are being deployed across management and distribution channels to establish comprehensive healthcare solutions.
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Pivotal Cooperation Sectors: During the bilateral discussions, the entities identified key specialized focus areas, including the research and development of high-tech pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, advanced medical equipment, and the technology transfer of clean raw materials tailored for export markets.
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Academic Exchange and Investment Links: The collaborative roadmap places special emphasis on establishing cross-border networking channels and facilitating deep professional exchanges among experts, entrepreneurs, and medical practitioners from both nations. Corporate representatives formally signed agreements to initiate study tours and academic knowledge-sharing programs.
Leveraging a deep understanding of the local market alongside proven execution capabilities, the Vietnam Military-Civil Medicine Association and Phytopharma are positioned to serve as effective conduits for foreign capitalization into Vietnam’s healthcare sector, ultimately elevating the global presence of Vietnamese medicinal materials.