Vietnam News Today (Jan. 24): France, Vietnam boost cooperation in pharmaceutical system development; Vietnam, and Germany boost cooperation in industry, trade, and energy; Vietnam emphasizes a people-centered approach to promote sustainable development; Party official makes working trip to Russia.

Pharmaceutical giant STADA has raised its stake in Vietnam's Pymepharco to 80 percent and is now seeking full ownership without submitting a bid for the purchase.

Pharmaceutical stocks have attracted investors since the outbreak of the disease due to rising need for medical equipment and drugs.