The strategic partnership between FPT Long Châu, the Institute of Advanced Technology (under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology), and Biochempha marks a significant step forward in providing safe, transparent, high-quality, and effective healthcare products to the people of Vietnam.
The Institute of Advanced Technology and Long Châu Pharmacy affirm the collaboration between science and the pharmaceutical industry
On May 16 in Ho Chi Minh City, FPT Long Châu, the Institute of Advanced Technology, and Biochempha officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic cooperation in the field of research, application, and development of medicinal herbs and healthcare products using advanced technology. The event once again underscores the close collaboration between science and the pharmaceutical industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the strong consensus and determination of the parties involved to maximize their professional strengths. The Institute of Advanced Technology and Biochempha possess a deep research foundation and a team of reputable experts in the fields of medicinal herbs, medical biology, and applied technology. Meanwhile, FPT Long Châu has a superior advantage in implementation capabilities and a large-scale distribution system, with over 2,025 pharmacies across 63 provinces and cities nationwide, ensuring the quick and efficient delivery of quality and scientifically-backed products to consumers.
The combination of robust research capabilities and a strong distribution network will bridge the gap between science and practice, enabling the community to access modern, transparent, and reliable healthcare solutions—embodying Long Châu’s core value: “For the health of Vietnamese people.”
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Bach Diep, Chairwoman of FPT Retail and General Director of FPT Long Châu, shared: “In the field of healthcare, product origin, quality, and effectiveness are always the top priorities for consumers. Therefore, we consider science and transparency as the two most important foundations for building trust. Our strategic collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Technology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology demonstrates Long Châu’s long-term commitment to developing medicinal herb products based on a solid scientific foundation, while also affirming our pioneering role in bringing quality and safe products to the community through our network of over 2,025 pharmacies nationwide. We expect this cooperation to lay a solid foundation to bring practical and effective values to the people of Vietnam.”
Also, at the event, the representative of the Institute of Advanced Technology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology emphasized: “We always strive to apply our scientific research results to practical life. With the cooperation of FPT Long Châu, a unit with strong implementation capabilities and a reputable distribution system nationwide, we believe that medicinal herb and healthcare products will be effective in practice, reaching the people in a transparent, timely, and scientifically-based manner.”
Asserting FPT Long Châu’s long-term vision and community-oriented mission
The signing ceremony not only marks the beginning of the collaboration between FPT Long Châu and the Institute of Advanced Technology but also demonstrates Long Châu’s long-term commitment to realizing its mission: to provide meticulously researched, transparent, and scientifically-backed healthcare products. Simultaneously, the two units will work closely and comprehensively toward the development of a prosperous Vietnam, contributing to the common goal and fulfilling the role and responsibility of intellectuals in implementing and applying policies to promote scientific and technological advancements in life, in line with the spirit of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.
The strategic partnership between the three units promises to bring breakthrough solutions in the field of healthcare in Vietnam.
With a network of over 2,025 pharmacies nationwide, a highly skilled team of pharmacists, and robust operational capabilities, Long Châu always strives to be an effective bridge between academic research and practical life. The collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Technology, a leading unit in the field of science and technology, facilitates the introduction of medicinal herb products using advanced technology in a systematic, transparent, and timely manner.
This strategic move aligns with Long Châu’s long-term vision to build a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem where everyone, regardless of their location, can easily access safe, effective, and scientific medical solutions, thereby contributing to the sustainable improvement of the community’s quality of life in Vietnam.
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