bullish markets poised for rising merger and acquisition activities

Bullish markets poised for rising merger and acquisition activities

Dealmaking is likely to return to normal levels as investors are looking to reposition their portfolio after the pandemic.
racing for rubber dominance

Racing for rubber dominance

When the US dollar recedes in the boom-and-bust cycle along with a global economic revival, the rubber market is slated to feel tight supply and increasing prices. Moreover, dealmaking activities in the landscape will be buoyant down the road due to the harsh competition between foreign and local players. 
tomorrows deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Tomorrow’s deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Today’s economic environment is uncharted territory. The ways in which a business makes money in this new world will not necessarily be the same as before. Different skill sets are required, technological transformation will need to be accelerated, and supply chains may need to be adapted or localised.
ma ecosystem maintaining shine

M&A ecosystem maintaining shine

The unexpected events surrounding the pandemic have taken a toll on the mergers and acquisitions market, but Vietnam’s dealmaking activities are expected to gain traction in the forthcoming bustling months thanks to the country’s solid fundamentals.
vietnam ma forum 2020 directory

Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 directory

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to be a strong investment trend in the time coming thanks to its convenience and relatively easy deployment.
storm proof home initiative transforming living conditions

Storm-proof home initiative transforming living conditions

The recent storms causing misery in central Vietnam may have left large wounds in the lives of poor residents in the south-central province of Quang Ngai. However, many of them are able to avoid the very worst thanks to firm shelters provided through a jointly-funded special scheme.
making vietnam more attractive to foreign investors

Making Vietnam more attractive to foreign investors

As Vietnam is emerging as a bright spot in the Asian investment map, Michael Isenschmid, managing director of Zurich-based IAP Investment & Trust Services AG, shares with Thuc Minh a few suggestions to make it even more attractive.
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. 
vinalines announces new brand vimc for future sustainable grow

Vinalines announces new brand VIMC for future sustainable grow

With the new corporate brand, Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), Vinalines is aiming to reach new heights to extend its reach beyond the continent and to grow sustainably in the future.
vietnams mobile ad market expected to hit 211 million usd in 2020

Vietnam’s mobile ad market expected to hit 211 million USD in 2020

The mobile advertising market in Vietnam is expected to reach 211 million USD by the end of this year, according to the “Vietnam Mobile & Smartphone Application Report in the first half of 2020” released by Appota Group - a digital entertainment company.
vietnam moves up in asia power index

Vietnam moves up in Asia Power Index

Vietnam moved up one spot to rank 12th out of 26 countries and territories in the 2020 Asia Power Index conducted by the Lowy Institute, an independent think-tank in Australia.
hospitality property taking lead with domestic travel focus

Hospitality property taking lead with domestic travel focus

Despite 2021 being projected to remain a challenging time for global hospitality markets, Vietnam may have better chances than its neighbours to capitalise on domestic travel demand, which already made a large proportion of total travellers in the country before the pandemic.
vietnam manufacturing purchasing managers index pmi infographics

Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (Infographics)

September 2020 sees the highest PMI in 14 months.
nescafe plan in vietnam marks 10 years of sustainable coffee production

NESCAFÉ Plan in Vietnam marks 10 years of sustainable coffee production

By focusing on sustainable coffee farming and sustainable value chains, throughout the past 10 years, NESCAFÉ Plan has increased the value and quality of Vietnamese coffee beans, realising its vision of turning Vietnam into the global benchmark for Robusta beans.
skies clear over vimcs joint venture seaports

Skies clear over VIMC’s joint venture seaports

After enduring months of setbacks due to COVID-19, seaport joint ventures between shipping firm Vietnam Maritime Corporation and its foreign partners closed the first eight months of 2020 on a positive note while looking at bright prospects from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.