the trends and driving factors in otc and etc drugs

The trends and driving factors in OTC and ETC drugs

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.
bringing the fresh air to healthcare

Bringing the fresh air to healthcare

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.
textile enterprises face difficulties in 2023

Textile enterprises face difficulties in 2023

The economic downturn and high inflation in many major export markets exerts difficulties on Vietnam’s textile exporters for 2023.
are mas still a top trend in the pharma market

Are M&As still a top trend in the pharma market?

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.
navigating legal challenges in healthcare partnerships

Navigating legal challenges in healthcare partnerships

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.
hoping for investment boom in healthcare

Hoping for investment boom in healthcare

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.
top solutions for revitalised logistics

Top solutions for revitalised logistics

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.
labour exports pick up speed

Labour exports pick up speed

According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ Overseas Labour Management Department (OLMD), more than 70,000 Vietnamese labourers went to work abroad from January to October, with Taiwan attracting 40,000.
unpaid social insurance fees skyrocket

Unpaid social insurance fees skyrocket

Unpaid social insurance fees have hit a record on the back of dark economic woes.
libya troubles burn labour firms

Libya troubles burn labour firms

Labour export firms and workers associated with strife-torn Libya are in financial distress.
gold trading burning bright

Gold trading burning bright

Reaching unprecedented high-values, gold is the centre of attention in Vietnam. The current price of gold rose 23.66 per cent globally compared to early 2010 when it stood at $1,120 an ounce, far beyond the expectations of domestic and international investors.
dung set for g 20 date

Dung set for G-20 date

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will attend the G-20 Summit with leaders from developed and emerging nations from November 11-12, 2010 in Seoul.
hai duong hopes to tap tourism potential of thanh mien district

Hai Duong hopes to tap tourism potential of Thanh Mien district

Located in the southwest of Hai Duong province, Thanh Mien district is bestowed with poetic and idyllic scenery typical of the Red River Delta, along with rich history and cultural traditions, as seen in the numerous cultural and historical sites in the district.
thanh cong group pledges to invest 94 million in hai duong

Thanh Cong Group pledges to invest $94 million in Hai Duong

Thanh Cong Group, a dominant player in the automotive space, has just unveiled plans to invest $94 million in Hai Duong, signalling big hope on the northern province's growth potential.
truong hai and hyundai thanh cong deny fire risk in vehicles in vietnam

Truong Hai and Hyundai Thanh Cong deny fire risk in vehicles in Vietnam

Truong Hai and Hyundai Thanh Cong, the Vietnamese manufacturers of Korea-based Hyundai and Kia, have just denied the risk of fire hazard in their vehicles circulating in Vietnam.