AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicine Security: Vietnam has approved a plan to build a high-tech pharmaceutical chemicals industry by 2045, aiming to produce essential drug ingredients locally and reduce reliance on imports. By 2030, it targets two advanced research centres and domestic production of selected ingredients. Hospital Capacity: Hanoi’s new Heart Hospital facility is among projects announced this week; it is designed to provide 300 beds. Antibiotic Resistance: The University of Stirling has secured £2.4 million for a four-year project on antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam’s pangasius farms, working with farmers and policymakers on antibiotic stewardship and alternatives. Heart Health: Heart disease kills about 200,000 people in Vietnam each year, surpassing cancer, according to a recent report.
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