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On January 20, 2026, Nipro Sales Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Nipro Sales Vietnam) and NRC Group Joint Stock Company (NRC Corp.) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on strategic cooperation, marking an important milestone in establishing a long-term cooperation framework between the two parties in the fields of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies and equipment in the Vietnamese market.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Trinh Van Bao – CEO of NRC Corp.; Ms. Pham Nguyen Nhu Y – CEO of Nipro Sales Vietnam, along with representatives from the leadership teams of both companies.
MOU Signing Ceremony between NRC Corp. and Nipro Sales Vietnam
Establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Framework
Under the MOU, both parties agreed to establish an initial cooperation framework focusing on strengthening information exchange, sharing experiences, and mutual capability assessment in the field of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical equipment. This serves as a foundation to study and evaluate cooperation potential in product development, distribution, and business implementation in the Vietnamese market, paving the way for more specific agreements in the next phase.
Within the scope of cooperation, the two parties focus on three main areas:
- Product research: Both sides prioritize exchanging information on consumable medical supplies and advanced medical equipment, with a particular focus on solutions that meet the practical needs of hospitals within the NRC ecosystem.
- Business and distribution model optimization: Evaluating market entry approaches, developing structured implementation roadmaps, and ensuring full compliance with Vietnamese regulations while aligning with the long-term development orientation of each party.
- Professional exchange and market updates: Sharing operational experience, healthcare industry trends, strict technical standards, and relevant legal requirements to enhance overall competitiveness.
A shared vision for community health
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Trinh Van Bao – CEO of NRC Corp. emphasized:
“Cooperation with Nipro Sales Vietnam is a strategic step aligned with NRC Corp.’s long-term development orientation in completing and enhancing a comprehensive, standardized, and sustainable healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem. Through this partnership, NRC expects to access advanced products, solutions, and expertise in medical supplies and equipment, thereby improving healthcare service quality, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing value for healthcare partners and facilities within the system, while contributing to the improvement of community health care standards.”
Representing Nipro Sales Vietnam, Ms. Pham Nguyen Nhu Y – CEO of the company shared that the signing of the MOU with NRC Corp. not only opens up significant opportunities for cooperation in research, distribution, and development of medical products in Vietnam, but also reflects Nipro’s commitment to the Sanpō-yoshi business philosophy – bringing balanced benefits to partners, patients, and society. Through this cooperation, Nipro aims to work with NRC to bring advanced and high-quality healthcare solutions closer to the Vietnamese people through hospitals and medical facilities, thereby realizing the message “Live Longer, Live Better” – helping patients not only live longer but also live healthier with an improved quality of life.
In its long-term development strategy, NRC Corp. identifies Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies as one of its key strategic pillars, alongside real estate and other core sectors. The strategic MOU between NRC Corp. and Nipro Sales Vietnam not only demonstrates a long-term commitment between the two parties but also lays the foundation for concrete cooperation projects, aiming toward sustainable development and improved healthcare quality for the community in Vietnam.
