Future opportunities in AI for Vietnam
By Phong Nha
October 13, 2024 | 09:00
Technology is constantly evolving, with AI continuing to shape the way businesses operate, interact, and innovate. According to Tractica, AI is poised to generate nearly $11 billion annually for telecommunications companies in 2025 and is forecast to grow further as the AI application space continues to expand.
Developing a digital ecosystem and learning from Singapore
By Bich Thuy
October 13, 2024 | 08:00
Vietnam’s digital ecosystem is increasingly attractive to businesses thanks to more favourable policies, but additional refinements are needed to increase regional and global competitiveness.
Enabling environment expected for international pharma firms
By Luong Ngoc
October 10, 2024 | 17:09
The draft amendment to the Law on Pharmacy plays a crucial role in promoting innovation and modernisation of the Vietnamese healthcare sector, especially in the context of international integration and the growing demand for improved healthcare quality.
Vietnam reaches golden moment to capitalise on emerging technologies
By Bich Thuy
October 08, 2024 | 10:55
Vietnam is becoming one of the pioneering markets in rapidly adopting advanced technologies such as 5G and generative AI. Eric Yeo, country general manager of AWS Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the market prospects ahead.
Beverage tax is not be-all and end-all for obesity problems
By Ngoc Yen
October 04, 2024 | 11:37
International experiences hint that applying an excise tax on sugary beverages is not an effective measure in controlling and reducing the rate of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases.
Opportunities for businesses in 5G
By Thanh Hai and Van Anh
October 01, 2024 | 15:17
In the context of 5G commercialisation, businesses have the opportunity to expand and optimise their processes. Ngo Thanh Hai and Nguyen Van Anh, lawyers at LNT & Partners, discuss how these enterprises can help enhance growth efficiency.
Assessing 5G enablers for digital economy development in Vietnam
By Bich Thuy
September 30, 2024 | 16:24
Digital transformation is reshaping industries, and 5G will be an enabler for significant growth and transformation in the country’s digital economy.
How can private investments unlock Vietnam’s healthcare?
By Matthieu Francois and Valerie Van Tran
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
By Minh Tung
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.
Pharma to experience robust growth
By Aditya Agarwal and Truong Bui
September 25, 2024 | 11:08
Vietnam healthcare market size is estimated to reach $23.7 billion and grow at an average rate of 7.5 per cent annually from 2023 to 2028. Healthcare expenditure per capita is also projected to increase from $237 to $328 in that time.
Foreign-led groups seize the initiative in healthcare
By Trinh Luong Ngoc
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.
Vietnam growth drivers travelling in right direction
By Quoc Phuong
September 22, 2024 | 09:00
Vietnam’s economy has achieved significant progress over the past eight months, receiving positive recognition from international organisations and businesses. The macroeconomy remains stable, inflation is under control, and major balances have been maintained.
Ride-hailers race for market share after Gojek’s exit
By Trinh Minh Huyen Tran
September 18, 2024 | 17:01
Gojek’s withdrawal from the Vietnamese ride-hailing market has left a void that existing players are eager to fill.
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