M&A

Domestic firms in Vietnam intensify dealmaking action

By Thanh Van November 24, 2023 | 16:46

Merger and acquisition deals are mainly dominated by foreign players in Vietnam. However, more local firms have stepped up their dealmaking activities. Binh Le Vandekerckove, CEO and head of M&A of ASART, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the current trends.

Tie-ups promising for cross-border M&A

By Luu Huong November 24, 2023 | 16:36

At the Global M&A Partners conference, spearheaded by RECOF Corporation Vietnam, experts universally acknowledged the potential of Vietnam’s merger and acquisition market amidst global fluctuations.

Sojitz acquires full ownership of Vietnam’s New Viet Dairy

By Thanh Van November 23, 2023 | 09:58

Sojitz Corporation has acquired full ownership of DaiTanViet JSC, Vietnam’s largest wholesaler of commercial food.

Alibaba strengthens presence in Vietnam with stake in beauty chain Hasaki

By Trung Duong November 21, 2023 | 14:52

Alibaba is expanding in the Vietnamese market.

Key drivers remain same for cross-border M&A transactions

By Bich Ngoc November 17, 2023 | 11:00

For the last 12 years, RECOF Vietnam has been fostering cross-border deals initiated in Vietnam. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, on his assessment of Japan’s capital flows into Vietnam.

M&A builds up steam in finance sector

By Celine Luu November 17, 2023 | 09:00

There are financial sector rumblings in mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam, with vast interest from overseas due to the nation’s robust growth prospects and rising profile as a prime investment destination in the region.

M&A showcase seeks to invite more professional investment

By Quynh Chau November 16, 2023 | 22:00

Consulting company RECOF Vietnam is hosting the Global M&A Partners (GMAP) conference on November 13 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam retaining potential for M&A transactions

By Bich Ngoc November 16, 2023 | 20:00

Ahead of the Global M&A Partners (GMAP) conference this week, co-chairmen Ivan Alver and Frédéric de Boer shared their views on the role of the Vietnamese market in GMAP’s development strategy with VIR’s Bich Ngoc.

Jardine Cycle & Carriage invests $350 million in THACO

By Luu Huong November 15, 2023 | 18:07

THACO Group has issued a $350 million convertible bond, the largest in Vietnam this year, with significant investment from Jardine Cycle & Carriage.

Singapore's Sunray Woodcraft Construction aims to acquire Hotel Telegraph

By Tri Lam November 14, 2023 | 20:05

Viva Land looks set to let go of the hotel at a heavy loss.

GMAP conference highlights Vietnam as an attractive destination for M&A transactions.

By Bich Ngoc November 14, 2023 | 09:49

New capital flows from European and American companies are on their way to Vietnam, according to experts from the Global M&A Partners (GMAP) conference.