open doors for pandemic related pharma imports

Open doors for pandemic-related pharma imports

The Ministry of Health has opened the doors wider for more import of biology products and medical equipment for coronavirus diagnostic tests, helping both domestic and international suppliers bulk up their presence in the country.
creaking infrastructure bites into rail networks potential

Creaking infrastructure bites into rail network’s potential

As there is yet to have a solution to the long-existed allocation of state funding for railway maintenance, stakeholders are expected to face possible hardships if trains are derailed, urging the government to soon take actions to help the industry sidestep the impasses.
papi displays fruits of anti corruption drive

PAPI displays fruits of anti-corruption drive

Anti-corruption efforts by the Vietnamese government have paid off spectacularly, producing the greatest improvement in a decade and reflecting a strong increase in public confidence.
cross border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

Cross-border railway hopes remain stuck on the tracks

The dream of state-owned railway giant Vietnam Railways to develop an Asia-Europe railway link could go nowhere unless a breakthrough change in state policy emerges to open the door for domestic and international private ventures.
vaccination rush rolls ahead in target to regain normalcy

Vaccination rush rolls ahead in target to regain normalcy

While global suspensions of COVID-19 vaccine by AstraZeneca throw up safety concerns, Vietnam is pushing ahead with its vaccination drive, focusing on the vast benefits.
telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Hospitals and medtech businesses are expected to benefit more as the legal framework on telehealth is being completed, pinning high hopes to increase access to high-quality healthcare for citizens and adding to the overall value of the sector.
pharmaceutical sector riding high on back of pandemic

Pharmaceutical sector riding high on back of pandemic

Despite negative pandemic impacts across sectors, multinational pharma giants like Novartis, Sanofi, Pfizer, and GSK performed greatly in 2020, with the road ahead depending on 2021’s global economic recovery and vaccine rollouts.
supporting policies key for revitalised transport sector

Supporting policies key for revitalised transport sector

The transport sector in Vietnam could face years of headaches due to capital increases and sluggishness, unless a bold forumla is created and lessons are learned from overseas when it comes to sector management.
wait goes on for medical vat clarity

Wait goes on for medical VAT clarity

International importers of medical devices into Vietnam are urging for an end to the legal impasse that has been blocking them from enjoying a 5 per cent VAT rate.
vimc sails ahead with new brand and goals

VIMC sails ahead with new brand and goals

The country’s ship group Vietnam Maritime Corporation is focusing resources on several key activities to strengthen its brand name in both the domestic and global market.
fresh port charges hit citys logistics

Fresh port charges hit city’s logistics

Despite strong objections among businesses, Ho Chi Minh City will start collecting infrastructure and service fees at seaports from July 2021, triggering concerns over logistics cost increases.
popular pharma products withdrawn by multinationals

Popular pharma products withdrawn by multinationals

Multinationals like Sanofi, GSK, Adamed Pharma, and Merck Sharp & Dohme have requested marketing authorisation withdrawal of some pharmaceuticals, with it being unclear if the quality of some popular items is an underlying issue.
drug suppliers bid for standards recognition

Drug suppliers bid for standards recognition

The race in drug tenders is further intensifying as more international pharma groups continue to aim for sought-after Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) recognition for their manufacturing sites.
investors seeking piece of ppp cake

Investors seeking piece of PPP cake

With the issuance of the ground-breaking Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment, private groups have voiced expectations for future guiding decrees, requesting to extend the risk-sharing mechanism to completed and ongoing projects.
stringent measures to clean house at profiteering public run hospitals

Stringent measures to clean house at profiteering public-run hospitals

The latest scandal related to alleged illegal profiteering in medical equipment purchases at famous state-run Bach Mai Hospital is triggering public indignation over increased charges and legal loopholes.