Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases

Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases

Police in Tonpheung district, Laos' northern province of Bokeo have recently apprehended two suspects and seized 166 bags of crystal methamphetamine weighing 166kg, reported Lao media on March 26.
Tougher rules necessary to deter drug sale breaches

Tougher rules necessary to deter drug sale breaches

As drug quality violations remain a headache in Vietnam despite strict rules from health authorities, even tougher punishments are recommended to deter future breaches.
Stricter punishments could curb drug violations

Stricter punishments could curb drug violations

Restrictions in the last couple of years have caused disruptions in the global drug supply chain, so many kinds of drugs have not been supplied fully at certain times in a number of areas.
New resolution introduced to address medical equipment, drug shortage

New resolution introduced to address medical equipment, drug shortage

Experts have welcomed new plans to address challenges in the procurement and bidding for drugs and medical equipment.
Polish drug taken from market after casualties

Polish drug taken from market after casualties

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has asked health departments nationwide to suspend use of an anaesthetic after reports of a rise in suspected poisoning cases in hospitals across several provinces in the past year.
Drug suppliers bid for standards recognition

Drug suppliers bid for standards recognition

The race in drug tenders is further intensifying as more international pharma groups continue to aim for sought-after Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) recognition for their manufacturing sites.
Drugmakers tackling disrupted supply chain

Drugmakers tackling disrupted supply chain

While gaining advantage in the first quarter of 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak, Vietnamese drug giants are predicted to face challenges in the upcoming months due to faults in the global ingredient supply chain.
Son La: three arrested for drug smuggling

Son La: three arrested for drug smuggling

Police in the northern mountainous province of Son La on June 4 arrested a man when he was illegally transporting 20 bricks of heroin (about seven kilograms) in Co Phay hamlet, Tan Lap commune, Moc Chau district. 
An Giang: Five seized in major cross-border drug trafficking ring

An Giang: Five seized in major cross-border drug trafficking ring

Border guards and police officers from the southwestern province of An Giang have arrested five people involving in the largest cross-border drug trafficking ring in the locality.