On October 28, in Ho Chi Minh City, Life Gift Vietnam Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Nguyen Tat Thanh University signed a cooperation agreement in the fields of research, technology transfer, and the development of traditional medicines, with the aim of promoting the value of traditional medicine based on modern science.
The signing ceremony took place as part of the roundtable discussion titled “Businesses Partnering with Scientific Research and Innovation,” held on October 28, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City. Accordingly, the two organizations agreed to implement the program “Research, Technology Transfer, and Development of Traditional Medicine—Inheriting the Essence, Developing Vietnamese Traditional Medicine.”
This is one of six memorandums of understanding signed at the event, which help foster collaboration between the university and businesses, translate research findings into practical applications, and open up opportunities to enhance the value of domestic medicinal plant resources.
Linking Scientific Research with the Development of Traditional Medicine
The partnership program between Life Gift Vietnam and Nguyen Tat Thanh University focuses on research, technology transfer, and the development of traditional medicine products, by combining the university’s strengths in research and education with the company’s capabilities in product development and manufacturing.
Through this collaboration, the two parties aim to gradually transform research findings into products with practical applications, while also helping to preserve and promote the nation’s traditional medical knowledge in the context of ever-advancing science and technology.
Speaking about the university’s cooperation priorities, Dr. Phan Thien Vy, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Nguyen Tat Thanh University, stated that the university has identified applied research aligned with the practical needs of businesses and society as one of the key priorities in its development strategy.
With its strengths in pharmaceutical education and research—particularly in the fields of medicinal plants, traditional medicine, health care products, and cosmeceuticals—the Department of Pharmacy aims to partner with businesses to translate research findings into practical applications, thereby helping to enhance the value of domestic medicinal plants.
“We expect that our collaboration with Life Gift Vietnam Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. will open up many opportunities for research, technology transfer, and the development of products that embody the essence of traditional Vietnamese medicine, thereby making a tangible contribution to public health,” said Dr. Phan Thien Vy, Pharm.D.
Expanding cooperation between the university and businesses is expected to enable research projects to gain access to production processes, thereby gradually bridging the gap between laboratory research and practical applications.
Life Gift Vietnam focuses on standardizing raw materials and developing products for the long term
Discussing the company’s research direction, product development, and raw material standardization, Mr. Tran Viet Thanh, General Director of Life Gift Vietnam, stated that the company has screened and selected key raw material suppliers that meet requirements regarding supply capacity, quality management systems, appropriate GMP/GACP certifications, certificates of analysis (COA), and technical documentation. The evaluation, selection, and approval of suppliers must adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the quality of raw materials used in research, regulatory filing, and production.
In the coming period, Life Gift plans to collaborate with relevant departments, agencies, and partners to develop GACP-compliant medicinal herb cultivation areas, gradually securing a stable supply of raw materials and ensuring traceability.
Regarding the project’s objectives, Mr. Tran Viet Thanh emphasized that, in line with the government’s direction to develop traditional Vietnamese medicine in a scientific, modern, and internationally integrated manner, Life Gift is focused on developing key long-term products, building on the essence of traditional medicine and leveraging its existing production capabilities.
For now, the company will prioritize selecting a viable product for its first application. Accordingly, a timeline of 6–12 months will be established after a comprehensive assessment of the requirements for research, testing, stability studies, and clinical trials—if required—to ensure that the timeline aligns with professional standards and the regulatory approval process.
Regarding the investment budget for the first year, the CEO of Life Gift Vietnam stated that the company plans to make targeted investments, leveraging existing factory infrastructure and production capacity to optimize costs. The specific budget will be approved based on priority products and a detailed cost estimate, including items such as formula research, raw materials, pilot production, testing, stability studies, clinical trials if necessary, completion of regulatory filings, and contingency costs.
Funding will be allocated in phases to ensure sufficient resources for implementing the required technical components, in line with the company’s research and product development strategy.
Promoting the Application of Research and Enhancing the Value of Vietnamese Medicinal Herbs
The partnership between Nguyen Tat Thanh University and Life Gift Vietnam is expected to help promote the application of research findings in production, combining traditional medical and pharmaceutical knowledge with modern formulation and quality control technologies. Through this partnership, both parties aim to effectively harness the potential of domestic medicinal herbs, enhance the value of Vietnamese pharmaceutical products, and meet the community’s healthcare needs.
Life Gift Vietnam and Nguyen Tat Thanh University: From Scientific Research to Commercial Products
Prior to this signing ceremony, Life Gift Vietnam and Nguyen Tat Thanh University had already collaborated on numerous initiatives in research, technology transfer, and product development.
A prime example is Comtido detox tea, a product for which the Department of Pharmacy at Nguyen Tat Thanh University transferred the technology to Life Gift Vietnam, which then began commercial production. In addition, Byealco was developed with expert guidance from scientists in the Department of Pharmacy. Currently, these products have been well-received by the market, thereby affirming the practical value of the research findings and opening up prospects for deeper cooperation between the two organizations in the near future.
Source: https://vanhienplus.vn/life-gift-viet-nam-signs-a-partnership-with-nguyen-tat-thanh-university-for-research-and-development-of-traditional-medicine/121688/
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