health

Scale Vietnam launched to support health-tech startups

April 18, 2023 | 10:43

On April 14, VMED Group launched Scale Vietnam as a platform to support health-tech startups, enabling them to grow and solve existing health problems.

2023 marks year of wellness economy

February 09, 2023 | 16:51

This year is predicted to be a tough one for economies around the world, but also one of promising opportunities amid a trend for health and natural wellness escapes.

MoH and AstraZeneca partner on care for non-communicable diseases

September 22, 2022 | 09:00

The Medical Services Administration and AstraZeneca Vietnam signed an MoU on September 20 to partner on the CaReMe – Love Yourself programme.

INFOMED Vietnam wins the world’s first patent for electronic medical records

September 05, 2022 | 20:15

INFOMED Vietnam has won the patent for a blockchain-secured and document-based EMR system from the US Patent and Trademark Office.

ASEAN ramps up sustainable initiatives to combat wider global uncertainties

August 12, 2022 | 16:29

Vietnam and other regional nations have vowed to advance cooperation in economic recovery including health and energy amidst escalating global crises, with an upgrade of an agreement on trade in goods.

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.

GE unveiling brand names and defining future

July 19, 2022 | 15:16

On July 19, GE announced the brand names of its three companies to shape the future of a world that works.

Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools

July 04, 2022 | 18:03

Prudential Vietnam on July 4 announced the launch of its new mental wellness tools aimed at supporting users to manage their mental and physical health.

Vietnam's government appoints a new deputy minister of health

June 01, 2022 | 10:00

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Nguyen Thi Lien Huong as the new Deputy Minister of Health.

VGreen spreading vast benefits of living greener

May 16, 2022 | 21:00

Providing safe, pure, and healthy natural beverages for consumers’ health is a sustainable direction that VGreen Group has chosen since its establishment.

Vietnam joins global framework to build resilient health systems for next pandemic

January 31, 2022 | 20:40

The Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI) under Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on January 30 virtually met several stakeholders calling for the adoption of an international framework to strengthen global resilience in the face of future crises.

Novartis – A success story for a quarter of a century with great plans forward

January 10, 2022 | 16:04

Novartis has made great breakthroughs over the past 25 years. Amitabh Dube, country president at Novartis Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the great journey and future plans ahead.

MoH seeks to boost cooperation with South Korea in COVID-19 vaccine and medicine

December 20, 2021 | 07:43

Vietnam's MoH has worked with South Korean partners to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the research and development of COVID-19 vaccine and medication.

US health behemoths cater to fresh demand

October 21, 2021 | 08:00

US giants like General Electric, GSK, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson are eyeing new projects in Vietnam’s health sector to tap into local growing healthcare spending, signaling heated competition ahead in the lucrative market.