sk group acquires 25 per cent of imexpharm

SK Group acquires 25 per cent of Imexpharm

South Korean conglomerate SK Group has become a large shareholder of Imexpharm (IMP), adding to its considerable portfolio of shares in Vingroup, Masan, and PV Oil.
high tech contribution to agriculture

High-tech contribution to agriculture

Vietnamese agricultural enterprises are promoting the application of high technologies in production and processing to contribute to restructuring the agricultural sector.
miratorg group to export 50000 tonnes of pork to vietnam this year

Miratorg Group to export 50,000 tonnes of pork to Vietnam this year

Along with boosting pork imports from traditional markets like the US, Europe, and South Korea, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has accelerated to completing procedures to import pork from Miratorg Group, Russia’s largest meat producer.
masan meatlife to pour 22 million in anco

Masan MeatLife to pour $22 million in Anco

With the investment of VND500 billion ($21.74 million) in Agriculture Nutrition Corporation (Anco), Masan MeatLife will increase its stakes to nearly 100 per cent from the previous 70 per cent.
penm partners fifth fund held up by covid 19 uncertainties

Penm Partners fifth fund held up by COVID-19 uncertainties

Danish private equity company Penm Partners is seeing a sluggish fundraising process for its fifth fund as the firm encountered choppy waters due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
masan announces second stage of bond issuance plan

Masan announces second stage of bond issuance plan

Masan is putting into action its four-step issuance plan, announcing plans for the second issuance after a successful first step a few days ago where it released 30 million bonds. 
masan consumer bags half the shares in net detergent jsc

Masan Consumer bags half the shares in Net Detergent JSC

Masan HPC Co., Ltd. (Masan HPC) has successfully acquired 52 per cent of the shares in Net Detergent JSC at an average price of VND48,000 ($2.08) per share, implying a full valuation of $46 million and a price to earnings multiple of 13x.
tiki sendo speculation piques sector interest

Tiki-Sendo speculation piques sector interest

An expected co-operation deal between Tiki and Sendo has surprised the merger and acquisition arena in Vietnam, coming hot off the heels of the announced partnership between Vingroup and Masan late last year.
stocks rebound despite measure of pessimism among foreign investors

Stocks rebound despite measure of pessimism among foreign investors

In the first two days of the week, Vietnamese stocks bounced back a little from a coronavirus-induced plunge due to banks' extending a helping hand to affected companies. However, foreign investors remained bullish on Hoa Phat Group, Vinamilk, and Masan stocks.
vinmart closes numerous stores to reach break even point sooner

VinMart closes numerous stores to reach break even point sooner

The profit margin of VinMart+ has been improving over the last three years, and despite currently making losses, the retailer expects to turn a profit next year after great efforts and investment.
vingroup halts aviation arm vinpearl air

Vingroup halts aviation arm Vinpearl Air

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup officially called off its ambitious plans in aviation with Vinpearl Air on January 14.
masan group to mobilise 43478 million through bonds

Masan Group to mobilise $434.78 million through bonds

Masan Group has just approved the decision to issue 100 million bonds worth VND10 trillion ($434.78 million) altogether. with a maximum term of 36 months to expand its business, lending to its unit, and repay a loan.
sk establishes 850 million fund to invest in vietnam

SK establishes $850 million fund to invest in Vietnam

Building on its already tremendous investment in Vietnam and the active support from local authorities, SK Group established a $860 million investment fund, half of which it plans to establish in Vietnam.
shares rise on both exchanges masan group recovers after three day decline

Shares rise on both exchanges, Masan Group recovers after three-day decline

Shares rose on Thursday morning on the two exchanges.
merger may bring retail renaissance

Merger may bring retail renaissance

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup has announced the sale of its retail and agricultural arms to Masan Group. With the move, speculation now mounts as to what fortunes lie ahead for the two domestic giants, and how the country’s mergers and acquisitions arena will be impacted by the announcement. Nguyen Thu reports.