M&A

STADA acquires Nizoral Cream brand in Vietnam

By Thanh Van August 21, 2024 | 10:35

Generic drugmaker STADA has announced the acquisition of Nizoral Cream from Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, in Vietnam and other markets.

Every Half Coffee Roasters secures new funding from Singaporean investment firms

By Thanh Van August 21, 2024 | 10:33

Vietnam's Every Half Coffee Roasters has secured new funding from Singaporean investment firms Openspace Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners.

Japan's Mitsui becomes strategic shareholder in Tasco Auto

By Thanh Van August 16, 2024 | 09:44

Tasco has finalised an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) that designates Mitsui as a strategic shareholder in Tasco Auto, a subsidiary.

OPSWAT acquires InQuest to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

By Bich Thuy August 13, 2024 | 19:03

Cybersecurity solutions provider OPSWAT announced on August 7 its acquisition of InQuest to enhance its capabilities.

Antler closes $72 million fund to double-down on Southeast Asia startups

By Thanh Van August 13, 2024 | 12:00

The early-stage venture capital firm Antler announced on August 13 the $72 million close of its second Southeast Asia fund, Antler SEA Fund II.

Marubeni to acquire additional stake in AIG Asia Ingredients

By Thanh Van August 05, 2024 | 21:04

Marubeni Growth Capital Asia acquired additional shares in AIG Asia Ingredients Corporation on August 5.

ESR Group acquires remaining interest in LOGOS to accelerate full integration

By Thanh Van July 29, 2024 | 18:10

Asset managers ESR Group on July 25 signed agreements to acquire the remaining interest in LOGOS.

Oman's VIAC Limited Fund to become shareholder in Van Phu - Invest

By Nhat Minh July 25, 2024 | 18:48

With the conversion of bonds into shares, VIAC Limited Fund of the National Investment Commission of Oman is set to become a shareholder in Van Phu - Invest, according to a company announcement on July 24.

Vietnam tries to buck trends in M&A

By Thanh Van July 15, 2024 | 14:00

Despite a slump in global merger and acquisition transactions, Vietnam witnessed a significant uptick in large transactions in the first half of 2024, with robust deal flow in key sectors and the rise of strategic acquisitions.

METUB secures $15.5 million from Morgan Stanley-managed fund to bolster creative economy

By Tri Lam July 10, 2024 | 19:24

Vietnamese startup METUB, which operates in the creative economy sector, has raised $15.5 million from a private equity fund managed by Morgan Stanley.