'Will work with FV Hospital to raise regional medical standards'

Grandfather​ Melvin Heng, CEO of Thomson Medical Group, revealed for the first time many "valuable" information behind the sensational deal, which was "closed" over an interesting chicken rice meal .

Dr Melvin Heng, Chief Executive Officer, Thomson Medical Group

Why did Thomson compete with 20 other rivals to buy FV Hospital , sir?

As you know, the bidding process was highly competitive with many interested parties , but Thomson, an investor with a long-term strategic vision , won and reached the deal over a meal of… chicken rice , just like the way Singapore and Vietnam leaders shared to celebrate the 50th anniversary. diplomatic relations in July last year . Thomson’s bid is highlighted by its longer-term investment vision and focus on creating a positive impact on the wider healthcare and community landscape in Vietnam. The deal also gives Thomson Healthcare Group a presence in three of Southeast Asia’s most important healthcare destinations: Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

I affirm that acquiring FV Hospital is a wise choice. Before that, we came to Vietnam to consult many hospitals , then the group decided to choose FV because it is suitable for the development strategy in terms of both "hardware" and "software". " Hardware " is modern facilities , meeting international standards...; FV has a development strategy, building more building H to develop many specialized centers ... And " software " is FV's strong human resources, good and experienced doctors; FV wants to perform even more advanced techniques. FV regularly sends doctors to study abroad, invests in equipment for doctors convenient practice… All of that fits Thomson 's idea .

Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon - CEO of FV Hospital with two senior leaders of Thomson Medical Group - Mr. Kiat Lim, Executive Vice President and Dr. Melvin Heng, CEO (from left to right)

Can you reveal why Thomson chose this time to acquire FV Hospital?

ASEAN has recently made its name as the world's fifth largest economy with a growing middle-income population expected to reach 472 million by 2030. The region's rapid economic growth continues to attract people from all over the world to work and invest here . All of these factors make family increased demand for advanced health care services and better levels of care. So Thomson and FV Hospital partnered at the right time to meet this growing need.

What other strategies does the decision to choose Vietnam and FV serve for Thomson?

Vietnam is an important addition to Thomson’s Southeast Asia strategy , allowing us to access a growing market and rich talent pool; and making significant inroads into neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Vietnam and regional healthcare sector What benefits will FV and Thomson get when they "come under the same roof " , sir ?

Bringing FV Hospital into the network will bring many opportunities for digital healthcare innovation that is currently developing in Vietnam, while helping the Thomson network expand and develop new methods .

Accelerating knowledge exchange across Thomson networks will accelerate progress towards more complex solutions and exponentially improve the standard of healthcare.

Thomson Medical Group Headquarters in Singapore

FV Hospital is equipped with modern facilities, located in Phu My Hung, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Specifically , FV has has " hardware " and " good software " , has vision and has affirmed its reputation with customers for many years , Thomson will support FV to develop. The operating system, recruitment method of doctors and staff of FV will remain the same as before. If FV needs financial support, equipment, Thomson will support. On the other hand, Thomson will use the operating experience at FV to operate at Thomson's hospitals and medical facilities in Southeast Asia. FV will be Thomson's center in this region, from here it will share knowledge, strengthen cooperation in diagnosis and treatment, and improve the expertise of doctors and medical staff in the general system .

Our vision is to combine the strengths of both parties, creating a healthcare organization that will raise the bar for healthcare in the region .

The ceremony to announce FV Hospital's official membership of Thomson Healthcare Group was held on January 17, 2024.

As for patients in Vietnam, what benefits will they get from this deal, sir?

Currently, many Vietnamese patients have gone abroad for medical examination and treatment . As FV Hospital is a member of Thomson Medical Group, for necessary cases, there will be exchanges and consultations between Thomson doctors in Singapore and doctors at FV, thereby helping patients avoid having to go abroad for treatment, wasting time and money. And foreigners living and working in Vietnam will also have more confidence when choosing medical care right at FV.

Commenting on the fact that FV is a member of Thomson Healthcare Group, Professor, Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health, shared: "When FV becomes a member of Thomson, I expect FV to receive more investment. We encourage the development of private healthcare, including investment from foreign corporations. Because private healthcare contributes to the public healthcare system to meet the medical examination and treatment needs of the people, helping the domestic healthcare industry to develop more and more."

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