novaland transacts a residential project valued at 17 billion

Novaland transacts a residential project valued at $1.7 billion

Novaland is in the process of negotiating to sell a residential project in Ho Chi Minh City which will bring about approximately VND40 trillion ($1.74 billion) within this year, with disbursement slated for 2022.
animal feed groups travel demand driven ma route

Animal feed groups travel demand-driven M&A route

Animal feed producers are stepping up their mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam as they are pinning their hope on the resilience of the market.
hoa phat group completes acquisition of australias roper valley iron ore mine

Hoa Phat Group completes acquisition of Australia's Roper Valley iron ore mine

Vietnamese steel maker Hoa Phat Group today announced that it has taken over the Roper Valley iron ore mine project in Australia.
food and beverages move with the times

Food and beverages move with the times

The Vietnamese food and drink mergers and acquisitions market has shown more robust activity in the early months of 2021, with investors buoyed by the market outlook.
locals step up ma retail strategy with foreign players

Locals step up M&A retail strategy with foreign players

More local players are shaking hands with foreign companies to develop their retail arm in Vietnam, especially through the M&A channel.
dragon capital becomes largest shareholder of vpbank

Dragon Capital becomes largest shareholder of VPBank

Dragon Capital increased its ownership rate in VPBank (VPB) to 5.12 per cent, becoming its largest foreign shareholder.
alibaba leads 400 million investment in masan groups consumer and retail unit

Alibaba leads $400 million investment in Masan Group's consumer and retail unit

Alibaba Group and its partners are pouring $400 million into Masan Group's consumer and retail arm, a deal that will help the Chinese e-commerce giant expand its footprint in the country.
masan raises foreign ownership limit to 100 per cent

Masan raises foreign ownership limit to 100 per cent

Vietnamese conglomerate Masan Group has just been approved by the State Securities Commission (SSC) to increase its foreign ownership limit to 100 per cent.
will kasikornbank purchase citibanks retail business arm

Will Kasikornbank purchase Citibank’s retail business arm?

Kasikornbank – Thailand’s second largest financial institution – is allegedly a potential bidder to purchase Citibank’s retail business arm to increase its foothold in the wealth management, consumer lending, and credit card sectors.
gojek and tokopedia announce merger to become new tech giant in southeast asia

Gojek and Tokopedia announce merger to become new tech giant in Southeast Asia

Indonesian ride-hailing and payments company Gojek today announced its merger with e-commerce player Tokopedia to create a new Indonesian powerhouse GoTo Group.
focusing on compliance of social led governance criteria

Focusing on compliance of social-led governance criteria

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are internationally seen as the foundation of long-term sustainable growth. Robust ESG initiatives could thus help companies access a larger pool of high-quality capital, especially from value-based investors. Dr. Bournet Gregory, partner, head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, explained to VIR’s Celine Luu how a holistic approach to sustainability could impact the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
startups attracting funds with ma

Startups attracting funds with M&A

Vietnamese startups are still drawing in local investment capital as they emerge as the most sought-after targets for dealmakers.
foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in vietnam

Foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in Vietnam

Foreign investors from China, Thailand, and Singapore are increasingly acquiring renewable energy projects located at strategic positions from domestic enterprises.
ma framework regulation strengthening in vietnam

M&A framework regulation strengthening in Vietnam

Vietnam is well on its way to developing a vibrant and sophisticated mergers and acquisitions market which is capable of competing with the markets of leading jurisdictions worldwide. Justin Gisz, partner from Frasers Law Company, shares his point of view on recent developments and how the legal framework performs in reality.
foreign investors maintain interest in vietnam

Foreign investors maintain interest in Vietnam

Despite a year-on-year slip in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam in the first four months of the year, foreign investors still signed major deals in the country and confirmed its ongoing investment appeal.