New normal

Viet Nam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. According to the Vietnam General Statistics Office, its GDP growth was 7.02% in 2019, the second-highest in a decade behind 7.08% in 2018. Healthcare accessibility has been a priority in Viet Nam. The Government has embarked on a strategic approach in making healthcare accessible from the higher-level hospitals onto lower-level primary healthcare facilities, as part of their universal healthcare initiative, to be achieved by 2030. As healthcare demands grow, so do the challenges. According to Solidance, Viet Nam has 8.6 doctors per 10,000 people. In addition, these practitioners are mainly located in the main cities of HCM City and Ha Noi. The timely emergence of new technology and digitisation solutions can help to bridge this gap. … [Read more...] about Digitised Healthcare and Collaboration – The New Imperative

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Pham Hong Son, GE Vietnam CEO cum country manager of GE Healthcare Vietnam The time after COVID-19 is often tauted as a turning point for healthcare as it highlights a turn to the digital in providing and practising services. What is your view on this matter? Uncertainties like the COVID-19 pandemic are a factor that accelerates the digital transformation of Vietnamese healthcare, rather than creating a new pathway. This process has been in development for the recent decades, making improvements in the quality and speed of health services. It’s an inevitable direction. The fact is that we seek support from digital solutions to benefit patients and the overall healthcare system – which is sensible and normal. … [Read more...] about Digital technology – new future for Vietnamese healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has been developing unpredictably around the world, causing major credit institutions like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to make gloomy predictions project about the global economy and Vietnam’s economy has been also hit hard. … [Read more...] about Three horses to pull nation’s economic growth: PM Phuc

An outstanding activity themed “What is happening to the environment in Hanoi?” is annually held in response to the action month for the environment in the city, raising awareness about environmental pollution. In addition, an exhibition of installation art works made from plastic straws, plastic bags and bottles is held. It also gives instructions on how to lead a green lifestyle and recycle products. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 3