ray of hope for prolonged vietnam railways merger

Ray of hope for prolonged Vietnam Railways merger

While state-owned Vietnam Railways has finally got government approval for the long-awaited merger of its two units, the efficiency of the action will take time to assess, along with how to deal with a labour surplus.
fies plead for update in drug storage rules

FIEs plead for update in drug storage rules

Despite recommendations for revisions of distribution rules for years, transportation and storage service of drugs and related materials remain the playground for domestic players only, leaving foreign-invested enterprises in the lurch.
getting both healthcare and education prepared for 5g

Getting both healthcare and education prepared for 5G

Vietnam’s healthcare and education sectors experienced strong technology applications over the past two years. Nguyen Thanh Son, founder and chairman of MVV Academy, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the accelerating progress amid commercialisation of 5G.
supply challenges mount for pharmaceutical groups

Supply challenges mount for pharmaceutical groups

With more global fuel price hikes possibly to come, top drugmakers in Vietnam are forecast to face more challenges to ensure sufficient pharmaceutical ingredients for production in 2022 to obtain yearly targets.
wisdom for sustainable healthcare

Wisdom for sustainable healthcare

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has overcome vast challenges during the last two years with the great support of stakeholders. Dr. Kidong Park, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the efforts made and intensifying new partnerships for sustainable healthcare development.
vietnam on board for vaccine tech transfer initiative

Vietnam on board for vaccine tech transfer initiative

Vietnam is increasing people’s access to vaccines with the aid of tech transfers, pinning high hopes of soon controlling the deadly virus and better responding to future pandemics.
airlines need more guarantee factors to successfully take wing

Airlines need more guarantee factors to successfully take wing

While Vietnamese air carriers are ready for the resumption of international regular flights from early 2022, some challenges remain in the way.
german businesses express confidence in crucial pandemic recovery scheme

German businesses express confidence in crucial pandemic recovery scheme

After setbacks in business and investment activities due to the global health crisis, German businesses are planning to expand their business to diversify their supply chain with sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions. Alexander Goetz, chairman of the German Business Association, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about overcoming the challenging time with its members.
drug giants gaining with fresh products

Drug giants gaining with fresh products

While Vietnam’s drugmakers are heading to develop new products to increase efficiency and sustain sustainable growth, competition from imported drugs is making their road tougher.
businesses across asean head to aws cloud for optimal growth

Businesses across ASEAN head to AWS cloud for optimal growth

The cloud’s role has been increasing the transformation of ASEAN businesses and societies, heralding strong demand ahead to ride a wave of innovation in the region.
dksh vietnam building up sustainability across people and strategic growth initiatives

DKSH Vietnam building up sustainability across people and strategic growth initiatives

DKSH has achieved significant improvements in transportation and energy efficiency to promote sustainable development in 2020. Head country management of DKSH Vietnam Jorge Martin-Martinez discussed with Tung Anh the key to the company’s success and the future targets ahead.
europe and vietnam build bridges to further bilateral and investment ties

Europe and Vietnam build bridges to further bilateral and investment ties

In a move to help companies and communities rebound after a tumultuous year, Vietnam and Europe are seeking to build stronger connections between businesses and the local government in order to boost the prospects of greater trade and investment.
new race begins with covid 19 oral medications

New race begins with COVID-19 oral medications

Together with vaccines, multinational corporations are on the journey to make oral antiviral medication for the treatment of COVID-19, expecting to bring new innovation for infections and promising profitable years for pharma giants.
astrazenecas major investments build on vietnam promise

AstraZeneca’s major investments build on Vietnam promise

AstraZeneca has reached two landmark agreements with Vietnamese partners to enhance the local biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry and pandemic response in the country, showing its strong long-term investment commitments.
master plan sets out seaport revitalisation

Master plan sets out seaport revitalisation

Domestic and international investors are expected to receive fresh opportunities to venture further into seaport projects in Vietnam, driven by expected investment mechanisms and new plans.