Vietnam Aims for 20% Domestic Drug Material Supply by 2030
The Vietnamese government has approved the "Pharmaceutical Chemical Industry Development Program" aiming to enhance self-sufficiency in the pharmaceutical sector. The plan targets meeting 20% of domestic drug material demand through local production by 2030, reducing import dependency. This is part of a strategy to bolster national drug security and engage in global supply chains.
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