From Vietnam's mountains to Swiss Alps: How medicinal herbs bridge two nations
Vietnam News 12:45 18/10/2026A shared appreciation for medicinal plants brought Vietnam and Switzerland closer together on Saturday as the spouses of the two countries' leaders explored traditional remedies, exchanged stories, and discovered common ground in healthcare.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $17.3mn traditional medicine research center
Ho Chi Minh City 15:14 03/02/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday broke ground on a VND450-billion (US$17.3 million) traditional medicine research and application center, a city-funded project scheduled to be completed and put into operation in 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City spends $19mn advancing traditional medicine treatment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:47 12/11/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has allocated some VND500 billion (US$19 million) to the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital to renovate its two blocks, paving the way for the establishment of specialized centers for traditional medicine treatment.
Wellness tourism offers new growth path for Vietnam
Economy 13:53 08/09/2025Vietnam, with its rich natural resources, cultural heritage, and centuries-old traditional medicine, is well-positioned to tap into the booming global wellness tourism market.
Vietnamese undergraduate drops out to launch traditional medicine charity clinic
In-Depth 17:01 03/09/2020He gave up a potential career in finance
Vietnamese physician dedicated to helping poor patients, students
Travel 18:54 06/08/2018‘If patients can overcome their illness and lead a normal life again, that’s just enough to make me happy. I don’t expect anything other than that in my life’