New M&As in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties

New M&As in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in 2020 have been held up due to the global health crisis – but prospects remaining enticing thanks to new drivers of interest.
Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre production via M&A

Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre production via M&A

The Vietnam Rubber Group JSC (VRG) plans to invest in tyre and tube production via mergers and acquisitions (M&As) over affiliate companies of the Vietnam Chemical Group (Vinachem).
Heated hospitality segment for M&As

Heated hospitality segment for M&As

Merger and acquisition activity is growing across Asia Pacific's real estate market, and in Vietnam there are signs that institutional investors are continuing to increase their allocations in the industry.
FPT betting on M&A to go global

FPT betting on M&A to go global

Local tech giant FPT Group is betting on mergers and acquisitions as the fulcrum to reach its ambitious $1 billion revenue target from global markets.
Fear of losses keeps M&A in pharma humble

Fear of losses keeps M&A in pharma humble

Despite a growing trend towards mergers and acquisitions in the lucrative pharmaceutical industry, few valuable transactions have been achieved so far, with gains and losses remaining unpredictable.  Bich Thuy reports.
Post-M&A 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.
Banks get back into M&A deals after a two-year lull

Banks get back into M&A deals after a two-year lull

Since early 2018, domestic banks have mulled over charter capital hike plans and sought shareholders’ approval for mergers and acquisitions in a bid to improve their competitiveness and expand their growth scale.
Commercial banks discuss M&As - again

Commercial banks discuss M&As - again

After a quiet period, M&As have once again become a hot topic of discussion at banks’ annual shareholders’ meetings. Several big deals are expected to be completed this year.