potential fie impacts through law on pharmacy adjustments

Potential FIE impacts through Law on Pharmacy adjustments

The newest amendment draft of the Law on Pharmacy (LoP), proposing changes to 44 out of 116 articles from the current law, has been published for feedback and is expected to be adopted soon.
vietnam races to stay competitive with new gmt

Vietnam races to stay competitive with new GMT

The international community is speeding towards the implementation of a global minimum tax, and Vietnam is no exception. With countries around the world revamping their tax systems, Vietnam must also navigate this new landscape in order to stay competitive and draw in new foreign investment.
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.
benefits of modest fdi weighed up

Benefits of modest FDI weighed up

Attracting smaller foreign projects may be the path to take for Vietnam as a worldwide minimum corporate tax rate kicks in, affecting the plans of major corporations.
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.
fpt general director our strength lies in youth and creativity

FPT general director: “Our strength lies in youth and creativity”

With the positive results achieved in 2020, FPT confidently comes to 2021 with sustainable growth with products and solutions made by FPT.
intriguing changes on capital contribution outlined in fresh enterprises legislation

Intriguing changes on capital contribution outlined in fresh enterprises legislation

The Law on Enterprises 2020 took effect on January 1 and supersedes the Law on Enterprises 2014. In comparison, the Law on Enterprises 2020 is assessed to comprise of many significant changes.
stronger actions needed for economic rebound

Stronger actions needed for economic rebound

The local economy is confronted with multiple hardships, and to beef up development and quickly rebound, faster and stronger actions become an urgent need. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, talked with VIR’s Thanh Ha about current circumstances and highlights measures to shore up recovery and growth efforts amid the new normal. 
transitioning the country towards a more feasible energy system fit for the future

Transitioning the country towards a more feasible energy system fit for the future

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been an important source of energy for countries worldwide. According to a recent Norwegian-based report, 42 countries are importing LNG to balance their local insufficiency of energy. One of the important benefits of this type of gas is to reduce emission of pollutants into the environment, especially CO2. It is mostly used for energy production, although there is a trend of increasing use of LNG in industrial production activities.
vietnam becoming samsungs global rd headquarters

Vietnam becoming Samsung’s global R&D headquarters

Samsung, with its huge investment, has turned Vietnam from a manufacturing complex into the global headquarters of its research and development (R&D) activities.