Healthcare Platform

Pfizer seeks to boost presence in Vietnam

May 30, 2023 | 18:42

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.

Hospitals benefiting from double revision

May 25, 2023 | 22:00

While the shortfall of medical devices at hospitals has eased since new rules were introduced in March, more improvements are required to further facilitate the healthcare sector.

Indian pharma groups look to local manufacturing

May 25, 2023 | 21:00

When the Law on Pharma came into effect in 2016, most Indian pharma companies imported drugs from India and Europe into Vietnam. Some companies only registered drugs in Vietnam and transferred other Indian or Vietnamese pharma companies to sell.

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.

CIH moves towards sustainable healthcare development

April 17, 2023 | 18:25

Ta Thi Thanh Thuy, medical director of City International Hospital, discussed the challenges that lie ahead for the healthcare sector.

Self-care unlocks potential of fast-moving consumer healthcare in Vietnam

April 17, 2023 | 14:40

The wave of self-care in Vietnam allows foreign pharmaceutical companies to focus on fast-moving consumer healthcare to complement the current system.

Private facilities urged to do more to boost healthcare sector

March 27, 2023 | 12:14

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has asked private-run healthcare facilities to contribute more to policymaking, diagnosis and treatment, private healthcare and preventive health.

The UK continues celebrating successes in healthcare sector in Vietnam

March 17, 2023 | 09:00

The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Vietnam, Mark Garnier, on March 15 visited GSK's warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City during his first official visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

AstraZeneca strengthens partnerships for health and gender equality

March 08, 2023 | 11:27

Sylvia Varela, Asia Area vice president at AstraZeneca, spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how AstraZeneca is pushing for gender equality in Vietnam.

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.

Pharma giant extends partnership with Cho Ray Hospital

February 06, 2023 | 14:49

AstraZeneca Vietnam and Cho Ray Hospital have signed an MoU to continue their commitment to improving healthcare.

The legal adaption measures expected from pharma groups

December 01, 2022 | 13:00

Multinational corporations in Vietnam are expecting changes in drug rules to make more business and investment progress. Tran Ngoc Anh, representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the current barriers and expectations stemming from legal adjustments.