The Ministry of Health encourages pharmaceutical companies to set up drugstore chains adopting Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards, a health official said.

Vietnam has confirmed 1,158 cases of H1N1, with 43 new infections reported on August 9, according to the Preventive Medical Department

Hanoi Health Department inspectors will begin examining the quality of bubble tea in the capital city this week, Chief Inspector Nguyen Viet Cuong said on August 8th.