Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD

Thai police seize drugs worth 8 million USD

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

Pfizer seeks to boost presence in Vietnam

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

Extension eases strain on drugs management

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

Supply shortage pushes up prices of many drugs

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

Drugs shortfall requiring clean-up via authorisations

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

Over 20 kilogrammes of drugs found inside fast-delivery parcels

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.
Submarine seized in Spain was carrying three tonnes of cocaine

Submarine seized in Spain was carrying three tonnes of cocaine

A submarine seized off the Spanish coast over the weekend was carrying three tonnes of cocaine worth €100 million (US$110 million), officials said Wednesday (Nov 27).
Multinational drug traders cracking heads over stringent local regulations

Multinational drug traders cracking heads over stringent local regulations

Although having import licenses in hands, the road for multi-national corporations to trade drugs in Vietnam remains tough because of legal limitations.
Major drug trafficking ring busted, 300kg of drugs seized

Major drug trafficking ring busted, 300kg of drugs seized

The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Border Guards and the General Department of Vietnam Customs, broke a major drug trafficking ring on March 20, seizing 300kg of drugs.
Fake anticancer drugs found circulating in the market

Fake anticancer drugs found circulating in the market

Before the scandal of VN Pharma’s fake anticancer products could not cool down, Vinaca Co., Ltd.’s similar drug made from bamboo charcoal powder caused a huge stir.
Google to settle drug probe for $500 million

Google to settle drug probe for $500 million

Google will pay $500 million to settle charges that it sold advertisements to Canada-based online pharmacies which marketed drugs to Americans in violation of US law, US justice officials announced Wednesday.