LPIXEL Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomohisa Kamada) and Japan Telecommunications Engineering and Consulting (JTEC; Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuo Sakamoto), in collaboration with VNPT Information Technology Company Limited (Head Office: 57 Huynh Thuc Khang, HaNoi), a subsidiary of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, have agreed to launch a proof-of-concept (PoC) for the AI diagnostic support system “EIRL” at Hanoi Hospital of Post and Communication (Bệnh viện Bưu điện).

In Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the number of physicians per capita is less than half of that in Japan(1). The quality of healthcare also varies greatly between large urban hospitals and small rural clinics, causing patients to flock to major hospitals and further straining already limited resources. Based on a local survey conducted by LPIXEL, one hospital in Hanoi operates its radiology department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to serve patients traveling from rural areas. In addition, economic growth and lifestyle changes have led to national challenges such as an aging population and lifestyle-related diseases—issues also seen in developed countries. As routine health checkups become more common, demand for medical resources is expected to intensify.

Against this backdrop, the need for AI diagnostic support in imaging is even greater than in Japan, and rapid adoption is anticipated. To prepare for market entry in Vietnam, this PoC will verify technical compatibility and effectiveness within diagnostic workflows through the following initiatives:

Overview of the Proof-of-Concept

The PoC will utilize VNPT-IT’s cloud-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to integrate multiple EIRL solutions for chest X-ray, chest CT, and brain MRA. The project will assess both technical compatibility and workflow effectiveness. Based on the results, discussions will begin toward wider adoption and commercialization in Vietnam.

• Duration: September 23, 2025 – February 28, 2026
• Objective: Verification of technical compatibility in Vietnam and discussions toward commercialization
• Roles:
  • LPIXEL: Provision of “EIRL” AI diagnostic support system and technical support
  • JTEC: Project management, local needs assessment, and business planning support
  • ​VNPT-IT: Cloud infrastructure, PACS integration, and coordination with local hospitals

(1) While Japan has 2.37 physicians per 1,000 people, Vietnam has only 0.82.(Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators)

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About EIRL – AI Diagnostic Imaging Support Technology
With the increasing complexity of imaging modalities, the workload for medical image interpretation continues to grow. EIRL aims to create an environment where physicians can perform diagnoses more efficiently and accurately by analyzing medical images—such as chest X-rays, CT scans, endoscopy, and MRI—using proprietary AI algorithms.
The EIRL series of diagnostic imaging support solutions has been widely adopted by over 1,000 medical institutions across all 47 prefectures in Japan, ranging from university hospitals to local clinics. As of the end of June 2025, the total number of cases analyzed by EIRL has exceeded 12 million (including trial cases).
For more information, please visit the EIRL website for healthcare professionals: https://eirl.ai/en/

About VNPT Information Technology Company Limited (VNPT-IT)
VNPT-IT is one of the key pillars of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group in the field of research and development, digital transformation and innovation, contributing to VNPT’s goal of becoming the leading national Telecommunications – Information Technology Group, playing a leading role in the field of Telecommunications and Information Technology in Vietnam.
-Head Office: VNPT Tower, 57 Huynh Thuc Khang Str, Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
-General Director: Dr Pham Huy Hoang
-Website: https://vnptit.vn/

About Hanoi Post and Telecommunication Hospital:
Post and Telecommunication Hospital is a unit under VNPT Group, always a reliable medical address, meeting the increasing demand for medical examination and treatment of patients.
-Address: No 49 Tran Dien Street, Hanoi
-General Director: Doctor Tran Hung Manh
-Website: http://buudienhospital.vn/

About JTEC
Japan Telecommunications Engineering and Consulting Service (JTEC), a nonprofit organization, was established in 1978. Recognizing global demand for international cooperation in telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, Japanese government together with related industries took the lead to establish JTEC.
-Website https://www.jtec.or.jp

About LPIXEL Inc
Established in 2014, LPIXEL is a leading provider of artificial intelligence-based image analysis technologies within the medical and life science industries.
Dedicated to improving the lives of clinicians and the health of patients, LPIXEL’s flagship series of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products, ‘EIRL’, assists clinicians with the interpretation of medical images including radiological scans (X-ray, CT, MRI) and colonoscopy, and has performed over 12 million analyses to date (as of June 2025).
In addition to clinical products, LPIXEL also accelerates R&D across the life sciences by delivering bespoke image analysis solutions to leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies with a focus on addressing challenges across all stages of the drug development pipeline, from drug discovery to clinical trials.
For more information, please visit https://lpixel.net/en/