Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has highlighted Viet Nam’s commitment to providing free hospital services and regular health check-ups, describing it as a strong demonstration of the Party and Government’s determination to improve citizens’ quality of life.

As of August 2023, at least 104 countries had imposed special consumption taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, including six nations in Southeast Asia. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Viet Nam is lagging behind many countries in imposing taxes to prevent the harmful effects of sugary drinks.