astrazeneca honoured with award from britcham

AstraZeneca honoured with award from BritCham

The British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam has acknowledged AstraZeneca for its unwavering commitment and outstanding achievements in advancing innovation and applying science in the healthcare sector in Vietnam.
sandoz and vietnam national cancer hospital sign mou to improve standards of care for oncology patients

Sandoz and Vietnam National Cancer Hospital sign MoU to improve standards of care for oncology patients

Sandoz, the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, and the Vietnam National Cancer Hospital signed a partnership on June 12 to improve the standards of care offered to oncology patients in Hanoi and around the nation.
promoting health tourism in vietnam

Promoting health tourism in Vietnam

Industry experts gathered at a seminar in Hanoi on June 11 to discuss opportunities and the future development of health tourism in Vietnam
copd treatment is of utmost importance

COPD treatment is of utmost importance

Professor Paul Jones, emeritus professor of Respiratory Medicine at St George’s University of London, shared his perspectives with VIR’s Bich Thuy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a new breakthrough solution to help reduce the burden on patients and the healthcare sector in Vietnam.
pharmacitys new ceo shares how company navigates transformation period

Pharmacity's new CEO shares how company navigates transformation period

Undergoing a period of transformation, Pharmacity is re-shaping its business around a wide range of medicine and healthcare offerings that will offer significant benefits to its consumers. Deepanshu Madan, Pharmacity’s new CEO, tells VIR's Thanh Van how the company is navigating through this period to cement its position as the leading pharmacy chain in the country.
seaport therapeutics receives 100 million in funding to maximise monash invention

Seaport Therapeutics receives $100 million in funding to maximise Monash invention

Seaport Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based around a unique drug delivery platform originally developed by Monash University researchers, has announced the closing of a $100 million oversubscribed Series A financing round.
traphaco focuses on modern medicines and invests in eu gmp factories

Traphaco focuses on modern medicines and invests in EU-GMP factories

Vietnam's top herbal pharmaceutical company Traphaco has delivered solid business results for 2023 despite global turbulence, heard the company's AGM on April 12.
global pharma expects bumper year

Global pharma expects bumper year

Increasing footprints in Vietnam in 2023, multinational corporations continue to eye stronger local partnerships to bring more new innovative medicines and vaccines to the local market in 2024 and beyond.
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.
students get helping hands with herbalife and reality contest

Students get helping hands with Herbalife and reality contest

Herbalife Vietnam has supported VTV3 in organising a competition to recognise aspirational university talent, in which students from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy won first prize.
traphaco deepens footprint on green development journey

Traphaco deepens footprint on green development journey

Aside from making premium Oriental medicines, Traphaco has embarked on producing modern pharmaceutical products. Dao Thuy Ha, the company’s deputy general director, speaks with VIR's Phong Lan about the novel aspects of the company’s green development journey.
associations work to stamp out use of dog and cat meat

Associations work to stamp out use of dog and cat meat

The Ha Nam Traditional Medicine Association, Soi Dog International Foundation, and Social and Behaviour Change Science Agency Intelligentmedia brought together 30 provincial Traditional Medicine (TM) practitioners to provide coaching on November 10 on the negative impact of the use of dog and cat meat for public health.
sandoz enters a new era as independent firm

Sandoz enters a new era as independent firm

Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, successfully completed its separation from Novartis on October 4 with its first trading day on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX).
votma calls for reduction in dog and cat meat

VOTMA calls for reduction in dog and cat meat

Dog and cat meat has been associated with various health benefits throughout the 4,000 years of traditional medicine in Vietnam, where animal-based remedies and ingredients are widely prescribed and passed down from generation to generation.
innovative medicine sales top the list for multinationals

Innovative medicine sales top the list for multinationals

Multinational corporations are giving priority to bringing more innovative medicines to Vietnam to tap into growing local demand.