legal reform could woo foreign investment to pharmaceuticals

Legal reform could woo foreign investment to pharmaceuticals

At VIR's conference on sustainable healthcare on September 25, industry experts delved into the best methods to attract foreign investment to the pharmaceutical sector and how legal reform can create a breakthrough.
competition within asean for pharma investment

Competition within ASEAN for pharma investment

With an ageing population, rising disease burden, and advancements in healthcare science, the global pharmaceutical market has seen significant growth in recent years. In 2023, the total market was estimated at $1.6 trillion, an increase in over $100 billion compared to 2022. As one of the largest and fastest-growing industries, the sector drives healthcare innovation globally.
how can private investments unlock vietnams healthcare

How can private investments unlock Vietnam’s healthcare?

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has made remarkable strides over the past few decades, shaped by government reforms and increasing private sector involvement. Social health insurance, established in the early 1990s, now covers about 93 per cent of the population, with an annual government budget over $5 billion.
vir conference highlights innovation in vietnams healthcare sector

VIR conference highlights innovation in Vietnam's healthcare sector

A conference organised by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) themed "Empowering Innovation for Vietnam's Sustainable Healthcare" was held on September 25, offering an opportunity for policymakers and companies to discuss innovation in Vietnam's healthcare sector.
us vietnam status to be further reinforced

US-Vietnam status to be further reinforced

Vietnam and the United States are set to further bilateral ties, especially in trade and investment, with the latter supporting the former in semiconductor development.
vietnam to launch investment incentives for semiconductor industry

Vietnam to launch investment incentives for semiconductor industry

Vietnam is set to introduce a robust incentive framework to selectively attract foreign investment into high-tech industries, particularly in the semiconductor and electronics sectors, to be backed by central and local government budgets.
boeing urged to explore more investment opportunities in vietnam

Boeing urged to explore more investment opportunities in Vietnam

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam has urged Boeing to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam, specifically in establishing aircraft component manufacturing facilities and a regional-scale maintenance centre connected to the country’s major airports.
ba ria vung tau poised for economic boost with million dollar industrial park

Ba Ria-Vung Tau poised for economic boost with million-dollar industrial park

The project to expand the My Xuan B1 - Conac Industrial Park in Ba Ria-Vung Tau has been approved by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, with a total scale of 110 hectares and an investment of nearly $80 million.
investment law revisions to increase decentralisation

Investment law revisions to increase decentralisation

A draft to amend four existing investment-related laws is expected to create much stronger conditions for drawing in new investment capital.
vietnam must take advantage of green logistics potential

Vietnam must take advantage of green logistics potential

Vietnam is facing the challenges of transitioning to green practices, requiring investment, infrastructure improvements, and government support to achieve sustainability and unlock new business opportunities.
idicos 12th industrial park granted investment approval

IDICO's 12th industrial park granted investment approval

IDICO Investment Construction Oil and Natural Gas JSC (IDICO-CONAC), a subsidiary of IDICO Corporation, has been granted investment approval for IDICO My Xuan B1 Expansion Industrial Park.
industrial real estate to boom in 2025

Industrial real estate to boom in 2025

Vietnam Investment Consulting (VNIC) successfully convened the National Industrial Real Estate Forum 2024, themed 'Capturing Trends, Leading the Market' on September 19 in Hanoi.
central bank preparations underway for fed rate move

Central bank preparations underway for Fed rate move

Investors have increased their bets on a strong interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week. Trinh Ha, a financial market analyst from Exness Investment Bank, explained more to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the rate cute scenario and its impact on the Vietnamese markets.
experts seek solutions to improve investment environment in vietnam

Experts seek solutions to improve investment environment in Vietnam

Issues facing foreign companies were raised at a policy dialogue co-organised by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Vietnam Business Forum Alliance in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18.
hyosung projects in quang nam delayed due to land and compensation barriers

Hyosung projects in Quang Nam delayed due to land and compensation barriers

South Korea's Hyosung Group is facing land rent and compensation barriers as it attempts to implement its $1.3 billion investment commitments in the central province of Quang Nam.