healthcare services

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.

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.

Soc Trang sets 2030 targets to complete urban system

September 25, 2024 | 10:52

Soc Trang province in the Mekong Delta region is aiming to develop its urban system before 2030, with 25 areas to be incorporated into a simple 5-tier system.

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.

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.

Expectations rise for medical devices

March 20, 2024 | 15:00

While supporting recent improvements in the process of granting marketing authorisations to medical devices, multinational corporations continue to seek for new positive changes to facilitate their plans.

Demand fuelled for high-quality healthcare services

February 02, 2024 | 09:54

Vietnam’s healthcare market is emerging as a fertile land for foreign investors to cash in on its tremendous potential.

Thai PM initiates committee to enhance universal healthcare services

September 18, 2023 | 11:00

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew to establish a committee aimed at improving services within the universal healthcare programme.

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.

Delivering across markets during a year of historic change

March 03, 2022 | 12:05

On March 3, GE released its annual report for 2021. It was a year of historic change, as CEO Lawrence Culp said in his letter to the shareholders.

Encouraging private funding of sustainable health

October 29, 2021 | 10:00

Vietnam’s healthcare sector has achieved big achievements in sustainable development, and is planning to focus more for future sustainability. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health, discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the overall journey of the sector and the role of private providers.