Crackdown increases on fake drugs
May 30, 2025 | 08:44
The availability of counterfeit and poor-quality pharmaceuticals is becoming more serious than ever in the local market, with more violations being revealed by authorities.
Health Ministry, Sanofi strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical industry development
April 05, 2025 | 16:50
Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam Co., Ltd. is seeking to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to increase access to new medicines for Vietnamese people and promote the local pharmaceutical industry development.
Promoting technology transfer for drug and vaccine production in Vietnam
December 26, 2024 | 10:00
The Health Strategy and Policy Institute held a conference on December 25 to promote technology transfer for drug and vaccine production in Vietnam.
More improvements urged in health innovation approach
October 21, 2024 | 16:25
Vietnam is rapidly adopting global innovations, particularly in the development of new drugs, vaccines, and cell-based products to enhance healthcare services and treatment outcomes.
“Irreplacable” drugs hard to come by
August 15, 2024 | 15:00
Despite new legal improvements taking effect, hospitals are still struggling with procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, urging local authorities to have a new approach to solve insufficient supply.
Solutions for shortfall of drugs and medical supplies are ready
August 15, 2024 | 11:33
There are two essential elements in procurement of drugs and medical supplies at health facilities.
Eight arrested for trafficking drugs from Laos
May 31, 2024 | 11:09
Border guards of central Quang Nam province and relevant forces have arrested eight people for trafficking 198kg of drugs, including 44 heroin bricks and 181.75kg of other drug types, from Laos to Vietnam.
Meth seizures hit record in East Asia, Southeast Asia in 2023
May 29, 2024 | 14:43
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on May 28 published a report showing that 190 tonnes of methamphetamine was seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2023, a record level.
Hospitals ready for procurement reform
May 22, 2024 | 18:00
Hospital leaders continue to bemoan bidding and procurement of drugs and services remaining a slow and costly process, but new regulations may help ease the pain.
Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD
September 29, 2023 | 15:40
Thai police have seized 300 million THB (8 million USD) worth of drugs, the police's representative said on September 28.
Pfizer seeks to boost presence in Vietnam
May 30, 2023 | 18:42
A business mission led by Anil Argilla, president of Emerging Markets Asia at Pfizer, worked with Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen on May 25.
Extension eases strain on drugs management
February 09, 2023 | 10:00
International pharma businesses are pinning high hopes on smooth business performance after their long-expected proposal of extension of marketing authorisation for drugs was approved.
Supply shortage pushes up prices of many drugs
October 02, 2022 | 17:01
The prices of anaesthetics have increased due to supply disruptions, said insiders at some hospitals and dental clinics.
Drugs shortfall requiring clean-up via authorisations
July 20, 2022 | 18:15
Vietnam’s health sector is still challenged by a shortfall of drugs and medical devices in the post-pandemic landscape, urging a strong legal reshuffle ahead to increase business facilitation and market certainty.
Over 20 kilogrammes of drugs found inside fast-delivery parcels
November 25, 2020 | 14:24
Customs and police officers in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24 found more than 20kg of drugs of various kinds when checking nine express delivery parcels.
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