M&A

Cool Japan Fund transfers shares of CLK Cold Storage

By Thanh Van January 28, 2026 | 17:16

Cool Japan Fund, Inc. (CJF) on January 23 announced that it has transferred all of its shares of CLK Cold Storage Co., Ltd. (CLK) to Japan Logistic Systems Corp. (JLS) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE).

Nissha acquires majority stake in Vietnam medical device maker

By Thanh Van January 26, 2026 | 15:40

Japan’s Nissha Group has agreed to acquire 60 per cent of USM Healthcare, strengthening its presence in Vietnam’s medical devices sector.

BJC to spend $723 million acquiring MM Mega Market Vietnam

By Nguyen Kim January 22, 2026 | 20:29

Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker plans to spend $723 million acquiring wholesale retailer MM Mega Market Vietnam through an indirect transaction.

NamiTech raises $4 million in funding

By Thanh Van January 20, 2026 | 16:33

Vietnamese AI startup Nami Technology is attracting fresh funding amid the rapid acceleration of AI adoption globally.

Livzon subsidiary seeks control of Imexpharm

By Thanh Van January 17, 2026 | 15:54

A subsidiary of China’s Livzon Pharmaceutical Group has registered a tender offer to acquire nearly 78 per cent of Imexpharm Corporation.

Consumer deals drive Vietnam’s M&A rebound in December

By Bich Ngoc January 16, 2026 | 16:08

Vietnam’s M&A market recorded 31 deals worth about $1.3 billion in December, with consumer sector transactions leading activity.

Southeast Asia tech funding rebounds on late-stage deals

By Thanh Van January 08, 2026 | 10:35

Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem raised $5.2 billion in 2025, with funding activity largely propelled by a sharp increase in late-stage investments.

DKSH to acquire Vietnamese healthcare distributor Biomedic

By Bich Thuy December 24, 2025 | 15:46

DKSH Technology is expanding its scientific solutions business in Vietnam through the acquisition of local healthcare distributor Biomedic.

Central Retail refocuses Vietnam strategy with Nguyen Kim exit

By Thanh Van December 24, 2025 | 15:01

Central Retail has fully divested from Nguyen Kim Electronics as it sharpens its focus on food and property in Vietnam.

RongViet Securities wins sixth consecutive M&A advisory award

By Thanh Van December 22, 2025 | 17:30

RongViet Securities has been named an Outstanding M&A Advisory Firm for the sixth year in a row.

Kido Group divests from ice cream and frozen foods

By Nguyen Kim December 18, 2025 | 16:49

Kido Group has approved a plan to divest its 49 per cent stake in KIDO Foods, with the expectation of making VND2.5 trillion ($100 million) from the deal.