vinacapital launches fund to foster regional tech startups

VinaCapital launches fund to foster regional tech startups

Investment fund VinaCapital launched its $100 million venture capital arm on August 30, aspiring to build billion-dollar startups that can expand outside Vietnam.
bearish market does not deter investment funds

Bearish market does not deter investment funds

The current bearish market has done nothing to blunt the optimism of foreign investment funds who are now taking their time rearranging portfolios for future growth, drawing faith from the positive half-year results of major Vietnamese firms.
powerful gains behind thaco hagl deal

Powerful gains behind Thaco-HAGL deal

Automaker Truong Hai Auto Corporation recently made headlines by acquiring the assets of troubled Hoang Anh Gia Lai. The deal, expected to be Thaco’s major foray into agriculture, also marks the accelerating efforts of Vietnamese companies to strike domestic mergers and acquisitions deals. Nam Phuong and Thanh Van report.
uncertainty over foreign net selling

Uncertainty over foreign net selling

As overseas investors continue their net selling spree of Vietnamese stocks, market participants are debating whether this is a by-product of the US-China trade war and how the Vietnamese market can keep its course in the heavy storm.
banks prepare to raise game and list on overseas bourses

Banks prepare to raise game and list on overseas bourses

By slashing state ownership at three state-owned banks, the Vietnamese government is taking a progressive step in its quest to perk up the banking system, bring it up to regional standards, and prepare for the banks to be listed on international stock exchanges in the near future. Trang Nguyen and Nam Phuong report.
uncertainties around vinalines ipo

Uncertainties around Vinalines’ IPO

Despite high engagement from foreign investors,  forecasts for the upcoming IPO of state-run shipping giant Vinalines are not promising, triggering fears of it becoming the latest in a string of failed IPOs. Bich Thuy and Nam Phuong report.
mutual goals vital for post ma success

Mutual goals vital for post M&A success

The third session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2018 dealt with how buyers and sellers in a deal can find a common ground and reach long-term success together.
vietnam ma forum 2018 opens 10th edition

Vietnam M&A Forum 2018 opens 10th edition

Vietnam M&A Forum 2018 began its 10th annual edition today in Ho Chi Minh City, welcoming the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and leading experts from Vietnam and overseas.
post ma period a challenge for all

Post-M&A period a challenge for all

When foreign investors partner up with Vietnamese companies, post-merger integration becomes a complex task, focused on cross-cultural understanding and the setting of mutual goals.
visa 2018 financial football championship sees spectacular finale

Visa 2018 Financial Football Championship sees spectacular finale

More than 2,000 students from universities all over Vietnam improved their money management skills by taking part in the Visa 2018 Financial Football Championship.
pnj highly valued despite dong a bank fraud case

PNJ highly valued despite Dong A Bank fraud case

Despite its ties to struggling Dong A Bank, Vietnam’s top jeweller Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC’s stock is still considered attractive due to its growth potential.
kpmg hosts seminars to discuss state bank of vietnams circular 13

KPMG hosts seminars to discuss State Bank of Vietnam's Circular 13

Leading consulting firm KPMG recently organised talks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on the recent Circular No.13/2018/TT-NHNN, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.
vietnam remains an ma magnet

Vietnam remains an M&A magnet

Despite recent drops in the VN-Index, Vietnam is still seen as a major destination for mergers and acquisitions in Asia.
thai beverage vows to overhaul sabeco following 5 billion takeover

Thai Beverage vows to overhaul Sabeco following $5-billion takeover

Thai Beverage drafts out various plans to revamp Sabeco, right after it takes up dominant roles at the latter’s management board today. 
vietnam bank for social policies reports positive half year results

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies reports positive half-year results

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has completed 67 per cent of its 2018 target by the end of June, signalling a successful year of helping impoverished families in Vietnam.