The Silver Economy Forum 2025, hosted by VietSuccess, brought together leading experts from Japan and Vietnam across healthcare, policy, demography, and private-sector innovation to discuss one of the most pressing transitions of our century: Vietnam’s extremely rapid population ageing.

Representing Alliance Mount, Mr. Tung Hoang (Ethan) attended the forum as a guest, engaging with senior leaders and global experts on long-term care, healthcare innovation, and public–private partnership models.

Vietnam – The Country With the Ageing Speed

According to data highlighted at the forum, Vietnam currently has the fastest ageing speed globally. The country is transitioning from an ageing society to a super-aged society within just a few decades — a pace even faster than many highly developed nations.

By 2050, the proportion of citizens aged 65+ may reach 25–28%, reshaping Vietnam’s demographic and economic landscape.

UNFPA data also reveals that whenever an older family member becomes ill, one working-age person typically leaves the workforce to care for them, creating significant economic strain for households and the broader economy.

Rising Pressures Across Health, Economy, and Society

Vietnam now faces mounting structural challenges. The workforce is shrinking, long-term care demands are climbing, and most older adults still lack pension security. Emotional and social well-being is also becoming more vulnerable as family structures change and migration accelerates.

One notable insight from the event was the heavy burden of operating costs: nearly 40% of expenses at senior-care facilities come from land and rental fees. Without state-supported land or rental mechanisms, expanding the sector sustainably remains difficult.

Preparing Vietnam for “Successful Ageing”

Experts at the forum emphasized that Vietnam’s path to successful ageing depends on strengthening healthcare systems, building financial resilience, and creating inclusive social environments.

Home-based healthcare emerged as one of the most promising future strategies. Although hospital-based end-of-life care remains the cultural norm, over 70% of older adults prefer to spend their final moments at home. A hybrid care model integrating hospitals, communities, and trained home-care providers could redefine how Vietnam approaches long-term care.

Economically, Vietnam’s silver economy is expected to expand rapidly. Demand will grow across healthcare, insurance, wellness, assistive technology, senior mobility, and digital health platforms. This opens the door to new business models and public–private opportunities.

Socially, the country must strengthen caregiver training standards and develop policies that prevent younger generations from carrying excessive caregiving burdens.

Insights from Japan – Shared by Ando Masahiro, Chairman of Taiyo Group

Japan’s experience offers a powerful reference point. Speaking on stage, Mr. Ando Masahiro, Chairman of Taiyo Group, outlined how Japan built a highly coordinated eldercare ecosystem based on two foundational pillars: specialized infrastructure and robust public–private cooperation.

In both Japan and China, governments provide clean, designated land for eldercare facilities, while enforcing strict regulation on service quality and pricing. This governance structure protects vulnerable populations and stabilizes the industry.

In Vietnam, Taiyo Group has already established a home medical care company and is investing in public education to shape awareness. However, Mr. Ando noted that Vietnam’s absence of clear long-term care policies still limits deeper investment, even though the potential is significant.

Mr. Ando also shared a memorable principle from Japan’s philosophy of ageing:
“At 80, a person should still keep 20 strong teeth.”
A reminder that longevity must be paired with quality of life.

Alliance Mount’s Connection with Taiyo Group

A notable highlight of the event was the direct exchange between Mr. Tung Hoang (Alliance Mount) and Mr. Ando Masahiro (Taiyo Group). Their discussion signaled the beginning of a meaningful connection around models for home-based healthcare, senior living infrastructure, and cross-border collaboration.

This interaction reflects Alliance Mount’s strategic support to partnering with leading international organizations to help shape Vietnam’s emerging silver economy and to bring proven Japanese experience into local market opportunities.

Panel Discussion: Infrastructure, Services, and the Future of the Silver Economy

The panel brought together experts from healthcare systems, demography, and eldercare operations. They stressed the importance of preparing for ageing long before individuals become old. Insurance systems should encourage early participation, using models similar to “matching bonuses” that reward long-term contributors.

The panel also underscored the need for solutions that prevent younger generations from being overburdened. Ageing must not become an economic drag; instead, systems must be built to ensure sustainability across all generations.

Conclusion: Ageing Can Become a Burden or a Billion-Dollar Opportunity

The Silver Economy Forum 2025 ended with a clear consensus: ageing does not have to be a national challenge. With the right policies, standardized care models, stronger infrastructure, and workforce investment  supported by an active public–private partnership Vietnam can transform rapid ageing into a new economic engine.

For Alliance Mount, the event opened new pathways for collaboration in home healthcare, senior-living models, and health-tech innovation  especially through relationships with leaders such as Taiyo Group.