Non-communicable diseases are still on the rise in Vietnam, and thus more choice and more modern answers are required, Photo: Le Toan Pfizer plans to bring numerous innovative medicines to Vietnam over the next four years. This is in line with its global strategy, as the company has made significant progress towards launching 19 new products over an 18-month span, having executed 11 launches so far. According to Pfizer, the company continues to build momentum, recently attaining key milestones for several products, including the US launches of Prevnar 20 in paediatric patients; as well as US approvals and launches of several other key medicines Darrell Oh, country manager of Pfizer Vietnam, told VIR, “Pfizer Vietnam will continue focusing our business where we believe we can have the greatest impact on patients and society – pursuing what we believe to be the most innovative biopharmaceutical therapies and vaccines.” “More than ever, we believe that the innovative industry … [Read more...] about Innovative medicine sales top the list for multinationals
2023 internal medicine conferences
Int’l conference discusses Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia cooperation in digital economy
At the international conference on the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia trade and investment cooperation given the digital economy held in HCM City on September 20.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – More than 100 Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian experts, managers, and diplomats joined an international conference on the three countries’ trade and investment cooperation given the digital economy, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. The event was co-organised by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences ( VASS ), Lao Academy of Social and Economic Sciences ( LASES ), and Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). Addressing the conference, VASS President Dr Phan Chi Hieu said the promotion of the digital economy is considered one of the key tasks to accelerate the restructuring of an economy, associated with innovation in the growth model and the improvement of growth quality, aiming to help a nation escape the middle-income trap and move towards the goal of becoming a developed … [Read more...] about Int’l conference discusses Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia cooperation in digital economy
Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2023 expected to revive real estate
More than 400 domestic and international participants gathered at Vietnam's largest construction exhibition, which opened to create a connection amid the economic recovery. The second edition of the Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2023, which runs on September 20-24, has seen the participation of numerous new products and advanced technologies in real estate, construction, building materials, and interior and exterior design. More than 1,000 pavilions of over 400 domestic and foreign companies from Australia, China, France, the UK, Germany, India, Italy, and Japan display their products and technologies at Vietnam's largest construction exhibition. Delegates cut the red ribbon to open the exhibition. Photo: moc.gov.vn Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh said that the event, themed "Construction - Building Materials - Real Estate & Interior and Exterior Decoration", aims to support enterprises in … [Read more...] about Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2023 expected to revive real estate
Winners of Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2023 announced
Ten young scientists who win the Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2023 . (Photo courtesy of the organising board) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee announced the list of ten young scientists who win the Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2023 on September 28. The winners were selected from 69 nominees from 38 organisations, universities, research institutes, domestic and foreign businesses, Vietnamese embassies, and youth unions and Vietnamese student association abroad. The annual award is presented in five areas of information technology, digital transformation and automation; medical – pharmaceutical technology; biological technology; environmental technology; and new material technology. Dr Trinh Van Chien, a lecturer from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s School of Information and Communications Technology, Dr Pham Huy Hieu, a lecturer from VinUniversity’s College of Engineering and Computer … [Read more...] about Winners of Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2023 announced
Number of international tourists to Vietnam bounces back
According to the Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism , since the beginning of this year, the sector has welcomed 8 million international arrivals, reaching the set target. The county expects to receive about 12 million foreign visitors this year. Meanwhile, many travel agencies reported good business results. Tour operator Vietravel revealed that in the first eight months of 2023, the company completed up to 80% of its plan on welcoming international tourists , including those from the EU and the Republic of Korea (RoK). Hanoitourist Corporation said it has received many orders from previous months for this year’s peak season. Vietnam has also experienced an upward trend in the number of foreign visitors, such as Cambodia with a rise of nearly 340 percent, India, over 230 percent, and Laos, nearly 120 percent. Several programs have been carried out to welcome international arrivals, and introduce new tourism products to attract new markets, such as Islamic … [Read more...] about Number of international tourists to Vietnam bounces back
Hanoi to hold capital planning conference in late September
This conference serves as a significant platform for the Hanoi public to provide input on the city's planning direction. Hanoi plans to hold a conference in late September on the direction of the capital planning for the 2021-2030 period as part of a broader initiative to ensure the timely completion of the planning process . A corner of Hanoi from above. Photo: Cong Hung/The Hanoi Times Le Ngoc Anh, director of the Hanoi Institute for Socio-Economic Development Studies (HISEDS), said that since last year, the municipal People's Committee has been overseeing the creation of an Orientation Outline for Capital Planning. This Orientation Outline underwent multiple rounds of feedback and refinement, culminating in its approval at the 12th Conference of the Party Executive Committee on April 27, 2023. To harness the expertise and creativity of experts, scholars, officials, party members, and educators to finalize the Orientation Outline, the Party … [Read more...] about Hanoi to hold capital planning conference in late September
Vedan Vietnam wins 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Award
The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards are a prestigious accolade to honor innovation and advanced research in the field of functional foods, dietary supplements and nutrition across Asia. They are a highly appreciated honor for the food and nutrition industry that many companies aspire to. The participating products are meticulously evaluated by an independent panel of judges, who are leading experts in the fields of nutrition and pharmaceuticals from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and Japan. The awards ceremony took place at the 2023 Growth Asia Summit held in Singapore by NutraIngredients-Asia. The organization is owned by William Reed, a company that specializes in publishing and organizing events related to the F&B industry. Chen Huan Chieh (R) and Tran Phuong Ha (C) of Vedan Vietnam receive the award. Photo courtesy of Vedan Vietnam Fiber RT-90 is a resistant starch (RS4) product, which means it does not … [Read more...] about Vedan Vietnam wins 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Award
Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 to boost capital tourism
The 2023 Hanoi Fall Festival from September 29 to October 1 will bring visitors the beauty of Hanoi's landscape, culture and gastronomy. With a vast array of cultural and tourist activities, the Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 is expected to boost the capital's tourism industry, Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), told The Hanoi Times . Foreign tourists enjoy the fall in Hanoi. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times What is the meaning and purpose of Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 with the theme "Hanoi - Come to fall in love"? Through surveys of tourists' experiences when coming to the capital, we have learned that the ideal time to travel to Hanoi is in the fall, from August to November every year, as this is the most pleasant period in Hanoi in terms of weather, with clear blue skies and fresh breeze. This is the best time for visitors to explore scenic spots and enjoy the capital's unique cuisine. In particular, CNN recently … [Read more...] about Hanoi Fall Festival 2023 to boost capital tourism
6 Vietnam companies with exemplary technology environments in 2023
This is the first year the CTO Summit Technology Leadership Conference has been organized at the annual AI event to honor enterprises with a technology-rich working environment. WD, Heineken, VNPT, FPT's representatives receive the award as the best technology environment enterprises at Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day 2023 on September 22, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran Launched in mid-July, the award received more than 50 nominations and 17 were shortlisted for the next round. FPT FPT is one of the pioneering enterprises in technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. The company has representative offices in 29 countries and territories. The group has invested trillions of dong to create comfortable office complexes and offices with utility ecosystems to meet employees' demand for working, entertainment, studying, and accommodation. One of FPT's unique cultures is the core staff training program, which helps young talents enhance their skills … [Read more...] about 6 Vietnam companies with exemplary technology environments in 2023
Smart devices showcased at Techconnect 2023
Techconnect & Innovation Vietnam 2023 is taking place over two days, September 29-30, at the Palace of Planning, Ha Long Fair and Exhibition, Quang Ninh Province, with the theme "Innovation: Sustainable Development." Besides forums, conferences, and consulting activities, one of the areas that attracts great attention is the exhibition area, with nearly 200 booths displaying technical equipment and solutions in different fields. Hanet, which provides a variety of solutions for street security control centers, agencies, and companies, has a prominent booth at the event. The Vietnamese company specializing in image identification and processing solutions produces items such as document scanning devices and facial recognition systems that can be put indoors and outdoors. According to a company representative, the devices may access the system using previously acquired data. Even if the person wears a mask, the device can still recognize them. A … [Read more...] about Smart devices showcased at Techconnect 2023