The "Second Healthcare Innovation Forum" will take place on October 18, 2023, organized by Pharma Group to promote innovation and enhance healthcare quality in Vietnam. The forum will focus on three critical aspects: enhancing research and clinical trial capabilities, boosting innovation in developing digital healthcare infrastructure, and applying advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in drug production.

On October 25th, Emily Hamblin, the British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, announced a £75,000 grant to help Ho Chi Minh City develop into a regional healthcare innovation center for ASEAN. The collaboration will focus on disease surveillance, medical training, clinical research and development, and digital transformation. Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City are also exploring a twinning model in healthcare.