Vietnam firms enjoy fastest Amazon sales growth in Southeast Asia

Vietnam firms enjoy fastest Amazon sales growth in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese businesses have achieved the highest global sales through Amazon in Southeast Asia over the last 2-3 years and their e-commerce value will continue to soar. If B2C e-commerce is considered an export industry, it will be the fifth largest export industry in Vietnam within the next five years, said Gijae Seong, head of Amazon Global Selling Vietnam.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Pfizer putting even more breakthroughs in Vietnamese patients’ hands

Pfizer putting even more breakthroughs in Vietnamese patients’ hands

Pfizer is pursuing what the U.S. drugs giant believes to be the most innovative biopharmaceutical therapies with a purpose of making breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, Pfizer Vietnam general director Darrell Oh tells The Investor.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Healthcare sector poised to buck trend on falling M&A deals

Healthcare sector poised to buck trend on falling M&A deals

Adamed Pharma’s acquisition of DaviPharm, Bamboo Capital Group’s takeover of Tipharco, and Clermont Group’s presence in Hoan My Hospital are just a few of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that have been conducted in Vietnam's health sector.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

GSK to bring more innovative vaccines, medicines to Vietnam

GSK to bring more innovative vaccines, medicines to Vietnam

British drugs giant GSK launched a $200 million legal entity in Vietnam last year as part of its commitment to long-term investment in the country. GSK Vietnam president Pham Thi My Lien tells The Investor that its new Ho Chi Minh City warehouse is a world-class facility, and the firm plans to introduce more vaccines and medicines to the market.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

AmCham exec plans to drive clean energy, digital economy and wellness

AmCham exec plans to drive clean energy, digital economy and wellness

Gregory Testerman was in January elected chairman of AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City for 2023. The Investor talks with him about what he will do to implement the chamber's missions.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam M&A forecast for a busy year: PwC

Vietnam M&A forecast for a busy year: PwC

Technology, media, telecoms, industrial manufacturing, automotive, financial services, energy, consumer markets, and health are forecast to offer opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam this year, a new PwC report said.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

I make Vietnamese traditional medicine for national pride: former car distributor

I make Vietnamese traditional medicine for national pride: former car distributor

Ngu Phuc Duong, a producer of Vietnamese traditional medicine, was set up in early 2021 by Doan Hieu Minh and his associates. Prior to that, his business was distributing Rolls Royce cars in Vietnam for seven years. Minh tells The Investor he shifted to a new career due to national pride, not just making money.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7