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Ho Chi Minh City Earns 3.5 Trillion VND from 'Dental Tourism' Services

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Vietnam's dental services are a strong draw for international patients due to reasonable costs, quick access to dentists, and high quality.
  • High-quality dental clinics have attracted a significant number of international tourists and overseas Vietnamese, generating 3,500 billion VND in revenue for Ho Chi Minh City.
  • The health sector is actively promoting medical tourism to attract foreign visitors and encourage Vietnamese citizens to seek treatment domestically, with proposals for long-term visas for expatriates.

Vietnam's burgeoning medical tourism sector, particularly in dentistry, is proving to be a significant economic driver. Ho Chi Minh City alone has reported a remarkable 3,500 billion VND in revenue from this niche, underscoring its potential. This success is built on a foundation of competitive pricing โ€“ reportedly one-fifth of the cost in the US โ€“ coupled with high-quality care and modern facilities that rival international standards.

The Vietnamese government and healthcare providers are strategically capitalizing on these strengths. The push for medical tourism aims to achieve a dual objective: attracting foreign currency through international patients and reducing the outflow of Vietnamese citizens seeking medical treatment abroad. Proposals for extended visas, such as 5-10 year stays for retirees, signal a long-term vision for integrating healthcare services with lifestyle tourism.

Dentistry is one of Vietnam's strong medical service sectors in attracting international customers, due to reasonable cost factors (only about 1/5 of the cost in the US), access time to dentists, good quality, diverse service packages, and equipment that is not inferior to international standards.

· Ha Anh DucDirector of the Vietnam Dental Association, explaining the strengths of Vietnam's dental services for attracting international patients.

This focus on dental services highlights a specific area where Vietnam is carving out a global niche. The recent Asia-Pacific Dental Congress in Hanoi, featuring international experts and exhibitors, further solidifies Vietnam's position as a hub for dental advancements and patient care. While international media might focus on the economic figures, the local perspective emphasizes the dual benefit of boosting the economy while simultaneously improving domestic healthcare access and standards. This initiative is not just about attracting foreigners; it's about building a robust healthcare infrastructure for all.

The health sector is undertaking many medical tourism activities to achieve two simultaneous goals: attracting foreign customers and enabling Vietnamese people to avoid going abroad for examination and treatment. We also propose granting 5-10 year visas for foreigners to come to Vietnam to reside, live, and retire after retirement.

· Ha Anh DucDirector of the Vietnam Dental Association, outlining the dual goals of medical tourism and proposing visa extensions for expatriates.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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