VAMBRA – NIC – Google for Health: A Strategic Partnership to Drive Vietnam’s Digital Health Ecosystem

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(VAMBRA) – On the morning of April 6, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association for Medical and Biological Research and Application (VAMBRA), alongside its member VietHealth, held a strategic working session with the National Innovation Center (NIC) and Google for Health. The meeting focused on architecting a digital health ecosystem and elevating Vietnam’s position on the global BioMedTech map.

The meeting was attended by senior leadership from the three organizations:

Representing VAMBRA and VietHealth:

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Huan – Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Medical and Biological Research and Application (VAMBRA).
Mr. Do Tran Binh Minh – CEO of VietHealth.
Mr. Nguyen Thai Minh – Northern Regional Training Director.
Ms. Hoang Yen Binh & Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Hau – Project Coordinators, VietHealth.

Representing Google for Health:

Mr. John Gillman – APAC Director, Strategic Health Solutions.
Mr. Jahabar Shalih – APAC Head of Partnerships.
Mr. Kelvin Koh – Head of Google Workspace + Gemini, Vietnam.

Representing the National Innovation Center (NIC):

Ms. Kim Ngoc Thanh Nga – Deputy Director of NIC.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Quyen – Head of Enterprise Support Department.
Ms. Phan Thi Quynh Van – Senior Specialist, Enterprise Support Department.
Ms. Trinh Hong Thu Trang – Person in Charge of the Health Technology Innovation Accelerator Program (NIC HealthX 2026).

During the discussion, all parties recognized this collaboration as a rare convergence of three vital resources: Innovation Policy and Infrastructure (NIC), Global Technological Capability (Google for Health), and a Foundation for Practical Medical Research and Application (VAMBRA).

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data are reshaping the healthcare industry, the representatives reached a consensus: Vietnam’s opportunity lies not only in adopting technology but in advancing toward co-creation, mastery, and leadership in innovative solutions.

Through the dialogue, the three parties outlined potential roadmaps to maximize mutual advantages:

Building a National Ecosystem: Establishing a robust network connecting research institutes, hospitals, startups, and international partners.
Advancing Deep Tech Application: Prioritizing AI and Big Data to enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatments, and optimize healthcare system management.
Developing High-Quality Human Resources: Promoting interdisciplinary synergy between clinical medicine, software engineering, and data science to cultivate a new generation of medical experts.
Commercializing BioMedTech Solutions: Leveraging resources from the NIC HealthX 2026 program to support Vietnamese startups in bringing biomedical products to the international market.

On behalf of VAMBRA, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Huan affirmed: “With our mission to bridge Science – Technology – Healthcare, VAMBRA is committed to working with NIC and Google to create the most favorable environment, ensuring that biomedical research does not just remain on paper but becomes practical solutions to treat patients and improve public health.”

The session concluded in an atmosphere of openness, marking a new chapter for multilateral cooperation. This is not merely a discussion but a strategic step toward collectively defining Vietnam's stature in the BioMedTech era.