The 2026 edition of the "Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific" ranking, released last month by U.S.-based magazine Newsweek in partnership with the German data research firm Statista, recognizes a total of 925 premier hospitals across 11 countries and territories, including those with prestigious healthcare systems like Australia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.
Newsweek attributed Vietnam's debut in the rankings to the country's "rapidly developing healthcare infrastructure and clinical advancements."
The 11 Vietnamese representatives feature major public tertiary centers such as Bach Mai Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, Hue Central Hospital, and Hospital 19-8.
Private healthcare providers also made a strong showing. Recognized private institutions are Hanoi French Hospital, FV Hospital, Hong Ngoc General Hospital, Thu Cuc General Hospital, Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital, and Phuong Dong General Hospital.
Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo courtesy of the hospital
