encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has achieved big achievements in sustainable development, and is planning to focus more for future sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the overall journey of the sector and the role of private providers.
thuan duc bagmaker eyes stronger presence in eu market

Thuan Duc bagmaker eyes stronger presence in EU market

Thuan Duc JSC, a Vietnamese manufacturer of PP-woven shopping bags and cooler bags, is focusing on new products in order to venture further into the international market.
us health behemoths cater to fresh demand

US health behemoths cater to fresh demand

US giants like General Electric, GSK, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson are eyeing new projects in Vietnam’s health sector to tap into local growing healthcare spending, signaling heated competition ahead in the lucrative market.
ensuring accessible vaccines for all

Ensuring accessible vaccines for all

Amid the scarcity of COVID-19 vaccines, the business community can play a huge and significant role in Vietnam in increasing the supply. Dr. Kidong Park, the World Health Organization’s representative in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about international efforts to address the inequitable global rollouts of vaccines.
hoops still to jump through for pandemic travel passes

Hoops still to jump through for pandemic travel passes

The path for Vietnamese airlines to reopen for the international market remains narrowed because of the absence of a global standard for travel passes.
new changes to push sci tech funding

New changes to push sci-tech funding

While domestic and foreign investors are expected to delve into Vietnam’s sci-tech market driven by ongoing and long-awaited legal amendments, their effectiveness is still a concern as the country is urged to learn successful global lessons.
more private health facilities urged to provide assistance

More private health facilities urged to provide assistance

Together with COVID-19 vaccines and new medication, the growing involvement of private health facilities is adding more motivation for Vietnam’s pandemic battle.
vaccine giants raking it in at the expense of others

Vaccine giants raking it in at the expense of others

While the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccine producers made huge profits in the first half of 2021, sales figures in various countries point to the apparent conclusion that the same groups are profiteering from monopolies on the vaccines.
icd shortfall may lead to fresh funding

ICD shortfall may lead to fresh funding

As inland container depots are failing to meet growing demands placed on the seaport system, Vietnam is planning to develop more facilities in order to lower logistics costs and entice private investors.
dksh using its powers to provide reliable necessities

DKSH using its powers to provide reliable necessities

As Vietnam launches its COVID-19 vaccination drive, preservation and transportation of vaccines play a key role to ensure success. Phillip Alexander Wray, general manager, DKSH Pharma, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the company’s contribution to this effort.
ministry of health opens doors for smooth vaccine programme

Ministry of Health opens doors for smooth vaccine programme

Vietnam has announced the list of businesses qualified to import, trade, and preserve COVID-19 vaccines. Vu Tuan Cuong, director of the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health, talked with Tung Anh about the possible ways to import vaccines.
targets being tweaked by prepared pharma

Targets being tweaked by prepared pharma

There remains caution over interruption in the ingredient supply chain in Vietnam’s lucrative pharmaceutical industry, but new strategies to intensify growth potential ahead will ensure pharma groups maintain their profitability moving forward.
rising market exits highlight need for more policy support to survive covid 19

Rising market exits highlight need for more policy support to survive COVID-19

Vietnam is urged to press on with tax reforms while ensuring stability and providing more supporting policies for businesses to help them weather the COVID-19 storm.
vietnam receives next batch of covax shots

Vietnam receives next batch of COVAX shots

Vietnam was expected to receive more coronavirus vaccines at the weekend, moving forward the country’s plans to vaccinate more residents as the pandemic retains its grip on neighbouring nations.
sunny fdi outlook amid supply strains

Sunny FDI outlook amid supply strains

While concerns over interruption of global supply chains linger due to serious outbreaks of COVID-19 in India, Thailand, and elsewhere, Vietnam is attempting to remain on the front foot with continued business confidence and inflow of foreign investment.