investors upbeat about ma prospects in vietnam

Investors upbeat about M&A prospects in Vietnam

Despite a slowdown in M&A activities during the pandemic, investors at VIR's Vietnam M&A Forum still expect a rebound in deal-making in Vietnam thanks to the country's long-term growth potential.
breakthrough ma deals expected in banking and finance

Breakthrough M&A deals expected in banking and finance

Many large deals are on the horizon in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in banking and finance in 2022, with transaction values of billion of dollars.
vietnams ma forum 2021 is taking place in both offline and online formats

Vietnam's M&A Forum 2021 is taking place in both offline and online formats

For the first time, the 2021 edition of Vietnam M&A Forum, a prestigious annual event on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment connections organised by Vietnam Investment Review under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, is taking place as a hybrid event.
calm preparations suit new prospects for japanese mas

Calm preparations suit new prospects for Japanese M&As

Vietnam remains a favourite destination for Japanese investors to step up their mergers and acquisitions. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the overview of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam and the upcoming prospects
strategies shine through in ma deals

Strategies shine through in M&A deals

Despite pandemic disruptions, high-growth industries continue to attract investor interest in mergers and acquisitions.
sector attraction underpins consumer finance ma boom

Sector attraction underpins consumer finance M&A boom

Despite the detrimental influence of the pandemic on loan portfolio quality, there have been numerous significant consumer finance transactions in Vietnam. Dr. Gregory Bournet, partner and head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how cultural awareness and tenacity are embedded into every single transaction.
stable figures for ma as groups rebuild

Stable figures for M&A as groups rebuild

Dealmaking in Vietnam is showing signs of recovery after a subdued year, and domestic figures are even surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
medici and fad merge to lead vietnamese insurtech business

Medici and FAD merge to lead Vietnamese insurtech business

Medici, a healthtech and insurtech platform funded by leading venture capital firms in Southeast Asia, has completed its acquisition of FAD Insurance Distribution and Consulting JSC (FAD), an insurance distribution company founded by former deputy general director of Hanwha Life that has shown impressive growth since its establishment.
emai and cmc ts to accelerate ai applications among vietnamese firms

EM&AI and CMC TS to accelerate AI applications among Vietnamese firms

EM&AI has just announced entering into a strategic cooperation with CMC Technology and Solution Co., Ltd., a leading digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions provider in Vietnam.
fbs pandemic losses lead to share shake up via ma

F&B’s pandemic losses lead to share shake-up via M&A

Mergers and acquisitions in the local food and beverage sector remain robust as investors are eager to acquire strong players.
cash rich domestic players making waves in ma arena

Cash-rich domestic players making waves in M&A arena

Well-defined integration of mergers and acquisitions boosted by domestic forces has created much-needed synergies for the Vietnamese ecosystem, with leading conglomerates like NovaGroup boasting wide-ranging rationales for pursuing takeover approaches across key industries.
ma the way for local players to grow after covid 19

M&A, the way for local players to grow after COVID-19

Vietnam is witnessing big changes in its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, with domestic firms rising to secure firm niches in the market.
ma amid the pandemic growing the value chain

M&A amid the pandemic – Growing the value chain

After the interruption by the health crisis, businesses are reaching for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to resume and enlarge their value chains.
domestic groups move over to buyers side in ma deals

Domestic groups move over to buyer’s side in M&A deals

Vietnamese groups are becoming more active in acquiring other businesses, while overseas investors are seeing themselves hindered amid continued travel restrictions.
excitement sustained in ma possibilities

Excitement sustained in M&A possibilities

Over the past 20 years, Vietnam has seen over 4,000 merger and acquisition deals conducted in the country, with an aggregated value of $50 billion, securing third position in ASEAN.