# Vietnam traditional medicine development strategy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-traditional-medicine-development-strategy
> Updated: 2026-08-28T00:45:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Vietnam is implementing strategic initiatives to develop its traditional medicine sector. Initially, President and Party General Secretary To Lam ordered a national strategy to preserve the expertise of traditional doctors, digitize hereditary remedies, and strengthen intellectual property protections. The goal is to modernize the industry and establish Vietnam as an Asian hub for traditional medicines by 2045 through research, clinical trials, and health tourism.

Following this national directive, regional efforts have emerged to support these objectives. In Lao Cai province, authorities have directed agencies to accelerate the implementation of medicinal plant development, focusing on establishing raw material areas and databases to ensure safe production through 2030 and beyond.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Vietnam advances medicinal plant strategy and 15 billion USD sea reclamation project

Vietnam advances major regional projects, including Lao Cai's medicinal plant strategy and a 15 billion USD sea reclamation and multi-purpose complex in the Mekong Delta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-advances-medicinal-plant-strategy-and-15-billion-usd-sea-reclamation-project

### 2026-07-31: Vietnam's Traditional Medicine Plan Aims for Global Promotion and New Workforce

Vietnam's leadership orders a plan to modernise traditional medicine, preserve aging lương y, digitise remedies, protect IP and promote the sector internationally, aiming to become an Asian hub by 2045.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnams-traditional-medicine-plan-aims-for-global-promotion-and-new-workforce

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