healthcare sector

AstraZeneca Vietnam dedicated to health

February 26, 2024 | 16:00

AstraZeneca Vietnam has started the year by building on last year’s success with programmes that cater to improving livelihoods and enhancing healthcare.

Pulling back the curtain on Vietnam’s healthcare innovation journey

October 26, 2023 | 19:00

We believe that innovation is essential to solving the healthcare challenges we face today, and that innovation brings like-minded stakeholders together to co-create a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for Vietnam.

Signs of M&A flourish in healthcare arena

August 30, 2023 | 10:14

While mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector show some signs of flourishing, the sector needs more drivers to grow.

Legal tweaks could unlock potential

August 08, 2023 | 12:08

Market players are expecting legal improvements in the pharma and healthcare market. Bui Thi Viet Lam, Vietnam country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed how important regulatory changes are to its member companies’ strategies here, with VIR’s Bich Thuy.

Bayer Vietnam in advance to health for all

July 24, 2023 | 09:36

Bayer Vietnam is maintaining its position at the forefront of innovative solutions and partnerships to promote the sustainable development of the nation’s healthcare sector.

Viatris determined to address healthcare needs holistically

July 24, 2023 | 08:00

Global healthcare company Viatris is extending its global impact and further strengthening a firm commitment as a trusted partner of the Vietnamese healthcare community. Eunice Cho, Viatris country manager in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about the strategy to contribute more.

Fostering pharma-healthcare growth and the spillover effects

July 18, 2023 | 23:00

Vietnam’s pharma and healthcare sector is entering a new stage of development, requiring the adoption of innovative approaches and clearly defined policy priorities to achieve long-term goals.

Fresh mindsets called for in post-pandemic healthcare

July 17, 2023 | 23:00

As traditional approaches prove outdated, players are seeking innovative methods in Vietnam’s development of the pharma and healthcare sector.

Getting to grips with Vietnam’s digitalisation of healthcare

May 04, 2023 | 09:55

Digital transformation is one of the healthcare sector’s priorities in the context of international integration and Industry 4.0. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong talked to with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the digitalisation journey, and what lies ahead.

Healthcare needs stakeholder support to hit sustainable goals

March 10, 2023 | 11:12

The healthcare sector is making efforts to implement solutions towards sustainable development. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the action plans to achieve net-zero commitments by 2050.

Bringing the fresh air to healthcare

February 16, 2023 | 16:37

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.

Addressing reforms in Vietnam’s healthcare sector

February 09, 2023 | 11:00

Last year continued to be a time of many challenges for the healthcare sector. Globally, the pandemic remained unpredictable. In Vietnam, the country faced a rise in dengue fever and the risk of dangerous emerging diseases. After three years of fighting the pandemic, more difficulties have arisen.

Key priorities for healthcare sector amid challenging time

August 01, 2022 | 00:00

Many people have asked me why I dared to take the position as Minister of Health at this time, especially when I do not have a medical professional background. However, with the role and responsibility of a party member and especially with the trust of members of the Party Central Committee, I strictly obey the assignment of the Party and State.

DKSH supporting health innovation

May 23, 2022 | 13:22

Vietnam is accelerating digital transformation in the healthcare sector. Phillip Alexander Wray, general manager of DKSH Pharma Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about how the company’s digital solutions are aiding this effort.

Bayer enhancing sustainable alliances

May 23, 2022 | 09:30

Private investors are actively pushing forward different initiatives to advance healthcare public-private tie-ups in order to improve the sector, as well as achieve sustainable development goals.