Vietnam considers nursing homes as new driver for “silver economy”

  • Lễ ký kết biên bản ghi nhớ hợp tác (MOU) với Trường  Lycée Français International Marguerite Duras (Pháp). Ảnh: Nguyễn Hằng - TTXVN
    Lễ ký kết biên bản ghi nhớ hợp tác (MOU) với Trường Lycée Français International Marguerite Duras (Pháp). Ảnh: Nguyễn Hằng - TTXVN
  • Elderly people receive healthcare services at Genki House in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
    Elderly people receive healthcare services at Genki House in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
  • Elderly people receive healthcare services at Genki House in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
    Elderly people receive healthcare services at Genki House in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
  • Elderly people receive care at the Tam An nursing home in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
    Elderly people receive care at the Tam An nursing home in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
  • Elderly people receives care at the Tam An nursing home in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
    Elderly people receives care at the Tam An nursing home in Ho Chi Minh City. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng
In the growing “silver economy” in many countries, including Vietnam, nursing homes are becoming a key model for providing comprehensive care for the elderly while creating new opportunities for socio-economic growth. The country is ageing faster than many of its regional peers, with official figures showing the elderly population hitting 14.2 million in 2024 and expected to double to 28 million by 2050. Vietnam is expected to formally become an ageing society by 2036, when those aged 65 and above will account for 14% of the population. This trend will place significant pressure on the social security system, but also create opportunities for the "silver economy". Experts noted that the nation has several favourable conditions for developing nursing home models. VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng

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