opening the domestic arena to pharma distribution

Opening the domestic arena to pharma distribution

Vietnam’s pharmaceutical market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. However, although the market is growing rapidly, production capacity can only meet about half of domestic demand.
merger control in vietnam safeguarding fair competition

Merger control in Vietnam: safeguarding fair competition

Vietnam's merger control regime, guided by the Law on Competition, mandates the review of economic concentrations to prevent anti-competitive effects, with specific thresholds triggering mandatory merger filings and additional regulations in industries like insurance and telecommunications.
positive ratings can reinforce outlook for economy

Positive ratings can reinforce outlook for economy

The growth prospects of the global stock market, and the Vietnamese one in particular, have declined significantly due to growing concerns about the risks of a US economic recession. In fact, past statistics indicate that VN-Index might continue to fall deeper than the current price range if the US economic recession takes place under the impact of inflation and the Fed’s monetary tightening.
cultural activities raise awareness of plastic battle

Cultural activities raise awareness of plastic battle

Raising awareness in the business community to reduce plastic use, a series of arts, cultural, and social activities are being hosted by state agencies and international organisations throughout Vietnam this spring.
the impact on tightening cross border online advertising rules in vietnam

The impact on tightening cross-border online advertising rules in Vietnam

To enforce more rigorous control of cross-border advertising activities, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No.70/2021/ND-CP dated July 20, amending and supplementing provisions of Decree No.181/2013/ND-CP dated 2013, elaborating on some articles of the Law on Advertising. Decree 70 will take effect on September 15, 2021.
overall safety of covid 19 vaccines virtually assured

Overall safety of COVID-19 vaccines virtually assured

Vietnam’s locally-made coronavirus vaccine entered a new development phase last week, bringing hopes for sufficient supply in the country later in the year. Dang Duc Anh, director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy about vaccine safety amid recent suspension of batches in other nations.
pianist to perform to celebrate beethovens birthday

Pianist to perform to celebrate Beethoven’s birthday

Pianist Nguyen Duc Anh, who earned a master’s degree at Freiburg Conservatory of Music in Germany, will perform in a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at the HCM City Opera House on November 28.
flag to be flown at half staff during national mourning of former president

Flag to be flown at half staff during national mourning of former President

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a dispatch requesting all public offices and Vietnamese representative agencies overseas to fly flags at half-staff during the national mourning for former President General Le Duc Anh on May 3 and 4.
siemens updates brand identity

Siemens updates brand identity

In conjunction with the 200th birthday of its founder, Werner von Siemens, global engineering powerhouse Siemens AG is taking steps to promote its global positioning with a new brand tag, whose central component is “Ingenuity for life”.
entrepreneur master anh duc launches book

Entrepreneur Master Anh Duc launches book

The passion to spread positive energy to numerous readers has prompted the inspirational entrepreneur Master Anh Duc to launch a campaign to awaken young people through his book titled Truoc Binh Minh.
vietnam win aff suzuki cup as anh duc nguyen volley downs malaysia

Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup as Anh Duc Nguyen volley downs Malaysia

Vietnam won the AFF Suzuki Cupfor the first time in a decade as Nguyen Anh Duc's volley secured a 1-0 win over Malaysia in the second leg of the final in Hanoi on Saturday for a 3-2 aggregate triumph.
thu duc city officially established

Thu Duc City officially established

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chung Luu on December 31 handed the resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee on the establishment of Thu Duc City to the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City.
mpi censures tan duc ip

MPI censures Tan Duc IP

The Ministry of Planning and Investment sent a message to the southern province of Long An last week, urging the provincial authorities to take stronger actions to reassure foreign investors following a dispute over fee payments between a Japanese firm and a local industrial park developer, which caused concerns about Vietnam’s investment climate.
duc awarded for hitting top gear

Duc awarded for hitting top gear

Ngo Thinh Duc, former Deputy Minister of Transport (MoT), received an Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) recognition award on December 4.
stability sought for thu duc city prices

Stability sought for Thu Duc city prices

The just-established Thu Duc city is already witnessing skyrocketing property prices, with hikes of around 30 per cent reminding local authorities of the need for special policies to manage the market.