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"We are constantly looking for other areas to cooperate with the government. We bring to the table expertise in healthcare management, in regulatory affairs, even in logistics." - Lennor Carrillo, general director at Roche Pharma Vietnam During Roche’s 28 years in Vietnam, the company has moved beyond its traditional role as a pharma company and partnered with the government, hospitals, and doctors to improve the entire healthcare ecosystem. Could you share some highlights and difficulties of the journey? Roche celebrated its 125th birthday globally, and in that time span, we’ve tried to go beyond the drug-patient kind of approach and make a bigger impact. In Vietnam, aside from the government, additional partners that we have worked with include the Vietnam Medical Association, the Bright Future Fund, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, and other medical institutes and hospitals. A good example of the partnership we … [Read more...] about Roche Pharma Vietnam co-creating partnerships in sustainable health

Vice chairman Torben Minko How do member companies of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) evaluate the potential of public-private partnership (PPP) development in Vietnam? Vietnam has a promising opportunity for PPP development with a dynamic population, an increasing middle-income class, and also a rising need for high-quality products and services. Currently, PPPs are not yet applied in the services area. Service-based PPPs can unlock further contributions from the private sector toward an inclusive, forward-looking, and sustainable healthcare system. As such, a legal framework is a key that is conducive to business via a predictable and sustainable environment. EuroCham’s Healthcare Forum includes three sector committees namely Pharma Group (PG), International Quality Medicines (IQMED), and Medical Device Diagnostics (MDDs). The key interests of EuroCham members in PPP include machine installation models in hospitals, addressing public health concerns, … [Read more...] about Deploying public-private health plans

Multinationals get health PPP fever-illustration photo, source: freepik British science-led healthcare company GSK on May 11 launched its new legal entity in Vietnam, GSK Pharma Vietnam Co., Ltd., establishing $200 million capital into the country (see page 22). Luis Arosemena, senior vice president of GSK Emerging Markets, said this was an important milestone in the continued development of GSK in Vietnam, one of the top focus markets in the region. According to Oliver Todd, consul general and director for trade and investment at the British Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is witnessing strong investment in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. “This investment and a focus on its impact is the reason why Vietnam has successfully developed its health system, improving the quality of treatment, expanding immunisation coverage and helping as many people as possible access basic medical care.” GSK is one of several multinational pharmaceutical companies with high investment … [Read more...] about Multinationals get health PPP fever

World Elite cardholders will also enjoy complimentary green fees at up to 74 premium golf clubs worldwide, and 50 per cent discounted green fees at 42 premium golf clubs in Asia for World cardholders. — Photo Mastercard Mastercard recently announced the enhanced World and World Elite card programmes, providing affluent consumers in Viet Nam and other Southeast Asia a range of rewards, lifestyle privileges and experiences at home and away. The card programmes also provide an additional security layer with Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionTM that allows cardholders to monitor and be alerted to instances of identity fraud. Cardholders can make the most of benefits like complimentary one-year membership for World and World Elite cardholders to meet wellness goals for the year. The enhancements also provide eligible World Elite cardholders with complimentary unlimited Doctor Chat, Teleconsultation and medicine delivery supplied by Allianz and MyDoc. World Elite cardholders will also … [Read more...] about Mastercard refreshes World and World Elite card programmes

The capital has left a good impression on Southeast Asia sports delegations and international reporters attending the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Foreign correspondents and athletes attending the 31st SEA Games shared with The Hanoi Tim es their profound feelings about Hanoi - the warm and thoughtful welcome the city has accorded them. Hanoi welcomes delegates attending the SEA Games 31. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation: Impressed with the strong development of Hanoi Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, medical team leader for the Malaysian sports delegation. Photos: Do Huong This is the first business trip of our delegation after a long period of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have about 40 medical staff including doctors and nurses attending the event. The schedules and locations of the competitions held in Hanoi and some neighboring … [Read more...] about Hanoi gives SEA Games 31 warm, thoughtful welcome

The priorities for discussions at the conference will be the state of Vietnam’s health system, the public-private partnership (PPP) model and lessons from other countries, sustainable trends in the healthcare sector in the nation and around the world, and possible legal improvements to promote PPP performance. Vietnam has been making great efforts to improve the population’s health, but alongside the achievements are many challenges on the path ahead. Despite the relative success in effectively containing the pandemic, Vietnam’s health system has been severely affected by rising infectious and non-communicable diseases, hospital overloads, and an ageing population. There are also a number of issues that require innovation and cooperation from stakeholders to ensure sustainable development in the future. The event is expected to initiate a dialogue between government agencies and the business community and serve as a platform for stakeholders to make themselves heard. … [Read more...] about VIR to host conference on public-private partnerships in healthcare on May 18

Japfa policy change irks chicken farmers-illustration photo, source: freepik At the end of April, some affiliated farms in Buon Ma Thuot city in Dak Lak province were quietly closed, and a lot of equipment for livestock has now become useless. Some of them have even had to sell their homes or suffer billions of VND in losses with chicken breeding. Hoang Thi Cuc, a farmer in Hoa Thang ward, poured in over $108,000 into lodging and began to work with Japfa in 2019 to feed 15,000 chickens, but he has now abandoned the farm. “At the time, Japfa said that we could recoup capital within the next three years. So we decided to borrow money and rent land to build the farm. However, after the first year and gaining some profit, we have suffered losses since then. To cut the losses, we stopped receiving chickens from the company for the last six months and have decided to abandon the farm,” said Cuc. Cuc said the farm was losing $8,700 and land rent for every farrow of chicken. While … [Read more...] about Japfa policy change irks chicken farmers