Vaksindo Vietnam Inaugurates a Veterinary Vaccine Manufacturing Factory for self-reliant Vietnam and ASEAN

As the largest veterinary vaccine factory in Vietnam, Vaksindo aims to supply high-quality vaccines domestically and export to other countries in the Asia region and beyond.

Attending the inauguration ceremony were Mr. Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien; Mr. Denny Abdi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to Vietnam; with honored guests from many countries and in different fields.

Vaksindo Vietnam's factory, which commenced construction in April 2022, spans over 20,000 square meters and features a two-floor design with plans for future expansion. Certified for GMP - WHO, the facility employs cutting-edge technology to produce vaccines that meet international standards.

The factory will operate five production lines over a 9,000 square meter production area, focusing on Tissue Culture-based vaccines, Egg-based vaccines, and Bacterial vaccines. Its key products are designed to cater to the needs of swine, cattle, and poultry.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Teguh Yodiantara Prajitno, Vaksindo Managing Director, said that since 2010, Vaksindo has become an important partner of the Indonesian government and participated in many FAO/OFFLU-related projects in Southeast Asia. “We are steadfast in our determination to develop specific solutions for the region to deal with disease challenges, and to export vaccines from our factory in Indonesia and, from this year, from Vaksindo’ s state-of-the-art vaccine factory in Vietnam.”

“We have come a long way to realize Vaksindo’ s dream of building a state-of-the-art vaccine factory in Vietnam. This advanced vaccine production facility primarily serves the goal of ensuring disease safety for Vietnam’s livestock and poultry farming system, contributing to the sustainable development of the livestock industry. Moreover, Vaksindo Vietnam is also a platform for us to join hands with other countries in controlling epidemics in the region and enhancing ASEAN's self-reliance," said Mr. Teguh.

At the event, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said that currently, domestic vaccine factories that meet GMP standards only meet about 70% of the demand. "The inauguration of the Vaksindo Vietnam vaccine factory is an important event, in the context of increasing demand for vaccines. With a commitment to modern technology, vaccine production based on in-depth research and meeting international standards, we expect Vaksindo Vietnam to soon launch products that meet domestic demand and move towards export, especially focusing on research to produce vaccines that Vietnam currently has to import," the Deputy Minister emphasized.

At the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Denny Abdi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to Vietnam, emphasized that Vietnam and Indonesia are two countries that play an important role in regional food security, due to their large and growing populations. The effectiveness of disease prevention measures for livestock in the two countries will have a positive impact on food supply in the region and beyond.

“Vaksindo is the leading veterinary vaccine manufacturer in Indonesia, and the vaccines produced by Vaksindo are backed by innovative research and strictly adhere to international standards for quality and safety. Through this manufacturing plant, I believe that research between Indonesia and Vietnam in the field of animal health can continue to be strengthened, so that we can minimize outbreaks and predict future epidemics. From there, the two sides can strengthen cooperation in food security and provide solutions to global challenges. I am convinced that the strong cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam will not only benefit both countries but also ASEAN countries and the world,” Ambassador Denny Abdi expressed.

Established in 1983, Vaksindo is Indonesia's first veterinary vaccine manufacturer and has been a key component of the JAPFA value chain since its acquisition in 2008. The company is dedicated to continuous research and innovation in animal and poultry health care products, leveraging the latest global technologies and collaborating with international experts and research institutes to stay ahead of emerging trends in animal health.

The operation of Vaksindo’s advanced vaccine factory is expected to significantly contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam's livestock industry and the overall prosperity of the Vietnamese economy.