healthcare sector

Pharma law upgrades will improve effectiveness

December 05, 2024 | 15:54

The ratification of the law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Pharmacy 2016 at the end of November is significant and positive news for the healthcare sector.

Competitiveness to emerge through innovative solutions

September 30, 2024 | 07:00

Healthcare players across emerging fields, from pharmaceuticals to biotech and healthtech, are driving innovation to transform patient care, benefitting from an enabling environment for innovation.

Attracting investment and international cooperation to unlock Vietnam's healthcare potential

September 27, 2024 | 20:22

To achieve sustainable development in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, Vietnam must adopt the strategy of 'go far, go together' through international cooperation and attracting foreign investment.

How can private investments unlock Vietnam’s healthcare?

September 25, 2024 | 14:00

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has made remarkable strides over the past few decades, shaped by government reforms and increasing private sector involvement. Social health insurance, established in the early 1990s, now covers about 93 per cent of the population, with an annual government budget over $5 billion.

Vietnam is pivotal in healthcare potential

September 25, 2024 | 13:44

With positive changes being made in Vietnam’s healthcare sector, the level of interest among US-ASEAN companies is increasing. Bui Thi Viet Lam, country representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, talked to VIR’s Minh Tung about the future prospects of the market.

Sustainable dynamics for improved patient access

September 25, 2024 | 10:43

Global healthcare company Viatris is extending its worldwide impact and strengthening a firm commitment to healthcare access in Vietnam. Radhika Bhalla, head in Vietnam and Asia Alliance Markets for Viatris, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the development strategy for contributing more.

Laying a digital path for innovation in healthcare

September 25, 2024 | 10:15

The application of IT for protecting and improving people’s health and the implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) at facilities in Vietnam has gradually developed and initially achieved some very encouraging results.

Foreign-led groups seize the initiative in healthcare

September 25, 2024 | 10:05

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is rapidly developing as the country seeks to modernise its system and improve health outcomes for its population. Contributing to this transformation are foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs), which have become key players in driving healthcare innovation across fields such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and digital healthcare solutions.

Growing AI applications now prevalent in healthcare

September 11, 2024 | 15:27

AI is now getting increasing attention and more investment in research, with AI application success in many fields, including healthcare.

Digital transformation in healthcare is a long journey

August 20, 2024 | 19:00

Digital transformation is enhancing performance across various industries, with advancements such as the commercialisation of 5G expected to bring significant benefits to the healthcare sector and its patients.

Healthcare groups bring expertise and innovation

August 05, 2024 | 15:27

Vietnam’s burgeoning healthcare market remaining a bright spot for Singaporean companies and private equity funds has spurred a flurry of investments and partnerships involving Singaporean investors.

Australian healthcare training helping Vietnam's wellbeing

August 01, 2024 | 17:56

Advanced healthcare training programmes from Australia present a viable solution to various challenges in Vietnam.

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.