27-12-2023 10:08
In Vietnam, the primary channels for medicine distribution are over-the-counter (OTC) and prescribed drugs. According to Vietnam Credit’s recent report on the country’s pharmaceutical industry, prescribed drugs channels constitute 70 per cent of the medicine market, and OTC channels constituting the remainder.
16-02-2023 16:37
The amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment to come into effect from early 2024 is expected to have a significant impact on how related establishments conduct their day-to-day business. Ngo Thanh Hai, lawyer at LNT & Partners, analyses the notable changes and market impact.
16-12-2022 11:40
Merger and acquisition moves are one of the more effective measures for foreign investors entering the Vietnamese medical and pharmaceutical industry, utilising available factories and inexpensive labour. Ngo Thanh Hai, Nguyen Dieu Quynh, and Le Anh Thu from LNT & Partners offers an overview of the factors and barriers involved when it comes to dealmaking in pharma.
18-11-2022 06:59
The economic downturn and high inflation in many major export markets exerts difficulties on Vietnam’s textile exporters for 2023.
02-08-2022 08:00
After a significant decrease in the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Vietnam in 2018-2020, such activities have recovered in the past year. Ngo Thanh Hai and Nguyen Dieu Quynh from LNT & Partners offer their insight into the current M&A trend in the local pharmaceutical market.
16-05-2022 09:35
While the public-private partnership model is proved to be an optimal choice to promote funding in the healthcare sector, many issues remain in implementing this in Vietnam. Ngo Thanh Hai, Nguyen Van Tuan and Le Net, partners at LNT & Partners, offer analysis into the legal challenges and future prospects.
09-03-2022 14:49
Domestic private and foreign enterprises are increasing attention to Vietnam’s healthcare sector, showing their growing ambition in the lucrative market. Ngo Thanh Hai, lawyer at LNT & Partners, pores over the future trends on the back of supporting policies.
20-08-2021 08:00
Despite being an important part of the national economy, shortcomings remain in Vietnam’s logistics links. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, writes about the possible solutions to strengthen the industry.
12-07-2021 13:00
While Vietnam has witnessed positive developments in the pharmaceutical and healthcare spheres over the past few years, some issues still need to be ironed out. Ngo Thanh Hai, senior associate at LNT & Partners, discusses the impact of these changes on the market and potential solutions to address problematic areas.
07-04-2021 11:50
Last week’s Suez Canal situation caused disruption to some of Vietnam’s exports and imports. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, explained more to VIR’s Nguyen Thu on how the event has affected Vietnam’s trade and supply chains.
27-02-2021 14:00
The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority of Vietnam has submitted a report that requests approval of the prime minister’s draft decision on selection of investors for grid-connected solar power projects in Vietnam. Baker McKenzie’s managing partner Frederick Burke and special counsel Nguyen Thanh Hai outline the main changes and proposed regulations for investors.
15-02-2021 10:00
Throughout more than three decades of economic reform, Vietnamese companies from many sectors have been venturing abroad and become role models. Yet, the logistics sector remains too focused on the domestic market. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency of Foreign Trade, emphasised that local players should follow regional examples and take their business to international arena.
03-02-2021 13:58
The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently issued Circular No.25/2020/TT-BCT replacing a previous circular on efficient use of energy, and providing businesses with more straightforward procedures for registering and reporting on their energy efficiency plans. Baker McKenzie managing partner Frederick Burke and special counsel Nguyen Thanh Hai outline the key changes and how they affect enterprises.
23-08-2020 09:00
The National Assembly has passed amendments to the Law on Construction, which will take effect from January 2021. Frederick Burke, managing partner of Baker McKenzie and Nguyen Thanh Hai, special counsel outline the practical changes that address unclear points under the current legislation, and reflect on government efforts to clarify and simplify licensing procedures for construction operations.
26-12-2019 17:18
Tran Thanh Hai, CEO of the ride-hailing service Be, has stepped down after two years at the head of the service, which he joined in the beginning days.