Hanoi, Nov. 30 -- As global medical tourism expands rapidly, Vietnam is emerging as a new destination thanks to its high-quality healthcare services, competitive costs and growing medical expertise.

With coordinated action from ministries, sectors and strategic national planning, medical tourism is expected to become a spearhead industry, generating major revenue while elevating Vietnam's international profile.

The global medical tourism market hit around 100 billion USD in 2024 and is expected to grow by 15-25% annually. It brings clear socio-economic benefits. Thailand makes 600-700 million USD annually from heart surgeries and cosmetic procedures at 25,000-30,000 USD, compared to about 100,000 USD in the US. Malaysia earns roughly 1....