triple amendments strike sparks in ma

Triple amendments strike sparks in M&A

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam are forecast to change from the beginning of next year, when three amended laws will come into effect at the same time. Deputy director of the Central Institute of Economic Management Phan Duc Hieu, spoke with VIR’s Khanh An about impact of the laws on enterprises, investment, and securities on the M&A market.
eye catching deals in a year of disruptions

Eye-catching deals in a year of disruptions

Although share contributions and purchases have gone into a relative lull in recent times, there have still been numerous outstanding deals stealing the limelight in the market. VIR has compiled a list of the top mergers and acquisitions deals in the 2019-2020 period, curated by the Organising Board and the Selection Panel for the Best M&A Deals.
long term growth strategies pushing japans dealmaking

Long-term growth strategies pushing Japan’s dealmaking

As dealmaking in Japan is expected to resume to its normal level, there is a bright prospect for mergers and acquisitions between Japan and Vietnam to rebound and recover in the coming time. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd. writes about the trend of Japanese M&As in Vietnam.
vietnam looks to kick start rejuvenation of ma deals

Vietnam looks to kick-start rejuvenation of M&A deals

Out of the blue, the COVID-19 outbreak has upended everyone’s expectations of a promising 2020. The turmoil, coupled with the US presidential election, has severely impacted mergers and acquisitions appetite in the global market, but Vietnam is still emerging as an appealing destination for foreign funds.
ma market in 2021 sees impetus

M&A market in 2021 sees impetus

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is forecast to see big changes since January 1, 2021 as the pandemic-induced slowdown wanes and the policy framework is radically improved.
upsurging ma deals in the new normal

Upsurging M&A deals in the new normal

The M&A market is expected to upsurge in the time coming to reach $5 or even $7 billion, after the pandemic is brought under control. 
legal risks on acquisition of businesses in financial mire

Legal risks on acquisition of businesses in financial mire

The stagnating global economy has forced businesses into financial distress but has opened the door for potential buyers to consider strategic acquisitions that would be unlikely otherwise. Huyen Pham, senior associate of ACSV Legal, discusses the potential pitfalls that buyers should address in mergers and acquisitions of distressed assets in Vietnam.
ma activities signal promising fortunes

M&A activities signal promising fortunes

Although merger and acquisition levels dropped in 2020 across Vietnam, the prospect for such activities remain bright for next year as overseas investors look to local businesses in order to improve market access.
bolttech makes official foray into vietnams insurance market

Bolttech makes official foray into Vietnam’s insurance market

International insurtech group bolttech under Pacific Century Group (PCG) has just announced its expansion to Vietnam with the merger of GiNET Vietnam – a Vietnamese non-life insurance broker and agent into its family.
logos acquires first vietnamese development site in greater hanoi

LOGOS acquires first Vietnamese development site in greater Hanoi

After a recent announcement of an intitial capital investment into Vietnam of $350 million, LOGOS – a growing logistics developer headquartered in Sydney – in the morning of October 6 has officially announced that it has completed its first acquisition in Vietnam, of a 13-hectare development site located in greater Hanoi.
vietnam rubber group to expand tyre production via ma

Vietnam Rubber Group to expand tyre production via M&A

The Vietnam Rubber Group JSC (VRG) plans to invest in tyre and tube production via mergers and acquisitions (M&As) over affiliate companies of the Vietnam Chemical Group (Vinachem).
capturing the upside in a downturn

Capturing the upside in a downturn

The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly the most severe health crisis we have encountered in our lifetime, unleashing the worse economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the virus became a recurring topic in the Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, where its severe direct and indirect economic impacts on specific sectors are discussed.
vietnam ranks second on ma potential list

Vietnam ranks second on M&A potential list

Vietnam has been ranked second after the US on a list of the world's most active, dynamic and potential markets for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year.
vingroup rejects rumour about selling stake in vinmec and vinschool

Vingroup rejects rumour about selling stake in Vinmec and Vinschool

Vingroup rejects rumour about selling its stake in Vinmec and Vinschool, reiterating that these two systems play a crucial role in the group’s ecosystem.
ma deals diversify education segment

M&A deals diversify education segment

Vietnam is continuing to witness a steady increase of mergers and acquisitions in education as interested parties remain eager to get involved in the country’s burgeoning education sector.