hoan my medical group launches prima medical centre

Hoan My Medical Group launches Prima Medical Centre

On May 15, Hoan My Medical Group launched Prima, a new premium medical centre, to position itself as a healthcare navigator for complete wellbeing solutions based on a personalised experience.
promoting healthcare systems cybersecurity

Promoting healthcare system's cybersecurity

Cyberattacks pose a threat to the healthcare industry by leaking patient data and disrupting essential services. Huong Le, country manager of Exclusive Networks Vietnam, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about how to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare system.
modern objectives to consider in developing electricity market

Modern objectives to consider in developing electricity market

The objective of electricity market reform has shifted globally. If previously the objective of electricity sector reform was primarily economic efficiency, it now simultaneously seeks to achieve three goals: economic efficacy, energy security, and environmental tolerance. This objective is crucial for governments committed to reducing emissions and decarbonising.
a decarbonisation plan for local businesses

A decarbonisation plan for local businesses

As Vietnam is accelerating its sustainable efforts to a greener economy, decarbonisation must be integrated into businesses’ roadmap. Antonio Della Pelle, manufacturing decarbonisation lead in East Asia and Pacific for the International Finance Corporation, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how the emerging challenges of carbon-intensive Vietnamese manufacturers can be addressed.
hanoi french hospital to increase medical service offerings and hospital capacity

Hanoi French Hospital to increase medical service offerings and hospital capacity

On May 11, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Luong Ngoc Khue, people’s physician, director of the Department of Medical Service Administration at the Ministry of Health (MoH) and vice chairman of the Vietnam Medical Council, presented a decision by the Ministry of Health to allow Hanoi French Hospital (HFH) to expand its services and up its capacity to 170 in-patient beds.
national green cooling programme project officially launched

National Green Cooling Programme project officially launched

The National Green Cooling Programme will promote the conversion to high energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies, and increase energy savings in the cooling sector.
bayer and hung vuong hospital sign mou on womens healthcare

Bayer and Hung Vuong Hospital sign MoU on women's healthcare

Bayer Vietnam and Hung Vuong Hospital have signed an MoU on a strategic partnership to jointly develop and implement a wide range of schemes aimed at ensuring better access to quality obstetrics and gynaecological (OB-GYN) care for women through all phases of life, from the pre-teen to post-menopausal years.
technology key to green and sustainable development

Technology key to green and sustainable development

As Finland promotes the transition of towards carbon neutrality, Germany's Siemens AG supports many Finnish companies to accelerate energy efficiency and digitalisation.
singapore expands green finance plan

Singapore expands green finance plan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonise the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging innovation and extending grants.
vietnam striving for global value chain lift

Vietnam striving for global value chain lift

Vietnam is transforming into a manufacturing-oriented economy via its increasing participation in the global value chain, especially in manufacturing. Nevertheless, amid the post-pandemic reconfiguration, related policies need to be carefully aligned to the country’s development strategy.
building capacity for eye care in can tho with the flying eye hospital

Building capacity for eye care in Can Tho with the Flying Eye Hospital

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on a plane, landed in Can Tho on May 8 and will remain there for three weeks to provide hands-on training to 52 eye care professionals in the region.
ideas rendered for precarious renewables position

Ideas rendered for precarious renewables position

Luring investment into renewable energy in Vietnam will only happen if revised policies are crafted, industry leaders have insisted.
indulge in enjoyment for the sake of your wellbeing

Indulge in enjoyment for the sake of your wellbeing

Despite advances in treatment and access to sophisticated technology, the global burden of cardiovascular disease has been on a steady growth trend. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, according to the World Health Organization. It has also been the top cause of death in the US, for more than 50 years.
getting to grips with vietnams digitalisation of healthcare

Getting to grips with Vietnam’s digitalisation of healthcare

Digital transformation is one of the healthcare sector’s priorities in the context of international integration and Industry 4.0. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong talked to with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the digitalisation journey, and what lies ahead.
tcms motrex and zalo ai form strategic partnership for apply kiki voice assistant

TCMS, Motrex, and Zalo AI form strategic partnership for apply Kiki voice assistant

On April 25, Thanh Cong Motor Services (TCMS), Motrex Co., Ltd. (South Korea), and Zalo AI signed a cooperation agreement to integrate the AI-based voice assistant Kiki into Motrex’s in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.