French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Vietnam was among seven companies to receive a certificate of merit from the Minister of Health for contributions to COVID-19 prevention in Vietnam.

Experts have pointed out lots of opportunities for Vietnamese and Indian enterprises in the pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam.

Vietnam and India hold plenty of advantages and potential to boost cooperation and investment in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, heard at a webinar co-held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Branch in Ho Chi Minh City (VCCI-HCM) and the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) on December 18.

VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an US$8 million loan with Imexpharm to help the company sustain its production of generic medicines despite global supply disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Government's continued support of the local pharmaceutical industry will remain steadfast, according to a report released by Fitch Solutions, a macro research unit of Fitch Group.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese businesses introduced medical supplies to Venezuela on September 11 to help the South American country cope with the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while attending a webinar launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela.

VOV.VN - The National Cancer Center of Japan (NCCJ) has recently launched a project known as Atlas aimed at co-operating with Vietnam, to develop cancer drugs and other pharmaceuticals that can provide better treatment for cancer patients.

Vietnam ranks 17th among 'pharmerging' markets, or markets expected to become a ‘pillar’ for the world’s pharmaceutical industry, according to IMS Health.