fundraising challenges must be navigated in uncertain ma market

Fundraising challenges must be navigated in uncertain M&A market

Warnings about a slowdown in the Vietnam merger and acquisition market, particularly for investment from private equity and venture capital (PE/VC), were raised in late 2022. As of now, we are experiencing one of the toughest downturns.
valuable guidance for operating in vietnam

Valuable guidance for operating in Vietnam

Amidst a backdrop of shifting economic paradigms, the Vietnamese economy stands resilient in its pursuit of growth and sustainable development. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, shared with Celine Luu the ongoing trends and prospects in Vietnam’s business landscape.
responding to the changes in the startup environment

Responding to the changes in the startup environment

Startups today face the daunting obstacles of scaling their businesses and proving their revenue models, requiring them to exhibit adaptability and articulate their value proposition in an ever-evolving investment landscape. Manisha Shah, CFO at Momo, also one of esteemed judges of KPMG Global Tech Innovator, shared with VIR’s Celine Luu her perspective on these challenges, while also offering valuable insights on the role of women in tech start-ups and the need for increased support for female entrepreneurs.
esg centric businesses set to gain plaudits for long term vision

ESG-centric businesses set to gain plaudits for long-term vision

In a global economy, companies that do not implement environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria might be put at a significant disadvantage to their ESG-conscious competitors. Ha Do, KPMG’s newly appointed head of ESG in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about such considerations, stakeholder engagement across the country, and the evolving landscape globally.
kpmg provides businesses with helpful solutions to manage cost and treasury

KPMG provides businesses with helpful solutions to manage cost and treasury

On February 15 and 17, the workshop Cost and Treasury Management for Corporates took place at KPMG Vietnam’s regional offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, attracting the presence of Luu Bao Lien, partner and head of Financial Management Consulting, Tim Kramer, director and head of the Special Situations Group, Hoang Thi Linh Chi, manager of Financial management Consulting, and Vu Quyen, director at FIS Global.
the prospects in real estate ma

The prospects in real estate M&A

As Vietnam’s population hit the 100 million mark before the end of 2022, the need for housing, affordable or otherwise, is becoming even more acute.
managing working capital within a complex environment

Managing working capital within a complex environment

We ended 2022 amidst considerable uncertainty. The global economy is being impacted by several interlocking events such as the war in Ukraine and high food and fuel prices.
navigating tax concerns for vietnamese and multinational companies

Navigating tax concerns for Vietnamese and multinational companies

The pandemic has reshaped the global and domestic economy, and altered every nook and cranny of the tax landscape. Hoang Thuy Duong, partner and head of Tax at KPMG in Vietnam, discussed how Vietnam should write a new tax chapter to become an international fund magnet, with VIR’s Luu Huong.
the future of commercial banking

The future of commercial banking

The commercial banking sector is rapidly evolving through digitalisation. Nguyen Ngoc Hoang, director and digital innovation lead for KPMG in Vietnam, looks at what the future of the commercial banking landscape looks like, and what commercial banks should do to stay competitive.
kpmg launches 2022 vietnam customer experience excellence report

KPMG launches 2022 Vietnam Customer Experience Excellence Report

A new KPMG report identifies the leading performing brands and industries providing exceptional experiences from the consumer's point of view.
kpmg expands legal services in asia pacific

KPMG expands legal services in Asia Pacific

More than 275 lawyers across Southeast Asia are set to join KPMG legal firms, giving the global organisation an extensive legal footprint in Asia Pacific, bringing coverage globally to 84 jurisdictions.
experts look to 2023 for top ma deals

Experts look to 2023 for top M&A deals

Although the merger and acquisition market in Vietnam has been slow going in 2022, opportunities next year should be abundant even despite concerns from prolonged global economic storms, according to various insiders.
ma opportunities in a volatile market session at the vietnam ma forum 2022

'M&A opportunities in a volatile market' session at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022

Session 1 of the "M&A opportunities in a volatile market" of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022, was moderated by Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker & McKenzie Vietnam. Keynote speakers analysed the fluctuations in major economies such as the United States, Japan, EU and their affect on M&A in developing countries and Vietnam in particular.
ma opportunities in a volatile market

M&A opportunities in a volatile market

The consumer, industrial, real estate, energy, and utilities sectors were the most sought-after targets in 2022-2023 when split by industry.
control room driving stronger project governance

Control Room: driving stronger project governance

Control Room – A Centralised, Independent Command and Support Centre for managing a portfolio of projects.