vietnams ma market set for 2025 surge amid regulatory reforms and foreign investment

Vietnam’s M&A market set for 2025 surge amid regulatory reforms and foreign investment

Speaking on the sidelines of the 16th M&A Vietnam Forum 2024 at the JW Marriott Saigon on November 27, Oh Hsiu-Hau, managing partner at Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam), shared his insights with VIR's Ngoc Huong on the outlook for the M&A market.
vietnams ma market expected to rebound next year

Vietnam’s M&A market expected to rebound next year

As Vietnam sets a high target for economic growth in 2024, mergers and acquisitions are projected to rebound on the back of growing foreign interest.
vietnam ma forum 2024 reveals new opportunities

Vietnam M&A Forum 2024 reveals new opportunities

The 2024 Vietnam M&A Forum, themed 'A Blossoming Market', is taking place at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27.
the facilitation of mas in vietnams logistics sector

The facilitation of M&As in Vietnam’s logistics sector

Logistics is a critical component of the supply chain, efficiently managing the forward and reverse flow of goods and services from origin to end recipient. It directly impacts the speed of delivery and the competitiveness of business operations. Despite its importance, Vietnam’s logistics sector has not developed in line with its rapid economic growth.
viable progress made with mas from japan to vietnam

Viable progress made with M&As from Japan to Vietnam

Even though the financial market has recently calmed, businesses remain cautious, and the merger and acquisition market is yet to regain momentum. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division at RECOF Corporation, shared his insights with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the trends shaping dealmaking activity.
the rise of industrial real estate ma

The rise of industrial real estate M&A

Vietnam’s industrial real estate mergers and acquisitions market is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by improving infrastructure, revised laws, and increasing demand from foreign investors.
home firms make ma presence felt

Home firms make M&A presence felt

In the first nine months of 2024, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded notable achievements, with deal value surging by 45.9 per cent on-year, despite an 11.6 per cent decline in transaction volume.
the 16th vietnam ma forum a blossoming market

The 16th Vietnam M&A Forum: A Blossoming Market

After a period of stagnation, Vietnam’s M&A market is now on a strong recovery trajectory, with major deals starting to re-emerge.
wide ma prospects for asean players

Wide M&A prospects for ASEAN players

Supported by an influx of capital from developed economies, Southeast Asia now stands as a strategic hub for international investors exploring growth opportunities. Despite this appeal, the market presents specific challenges that necessitate careful navigation. Nonetheless, the momentum in the Southeast Asian merger and acquisition (M&A) sector reflects a resilient and optimistic outlook, signalling strong potential for sustained investment returns.
dynamic ma landscape felt in food and beverages

Dynamic M&A landscape felt in food and beverages

Vietnam’s food and beverage market remains a fertile land for investors to step up merger and acquisition activities, with a focus on expanding product portfolios and developing markets.
ma prospects bright in many sectors

M&A prospects bright in many sectors

Dealmaking activities are arising in emerging fields ranging from semiconductors and data centres to liquefied natural gas, indicating ample room for buyers.
mas working in tandem with health development

M&As working in tandem with health development

2024 has been a relatively soft period for Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market, as was 2023, in comparison with the three strong years which preceded 2023. Vietnam’s M&A experience during the first three quarters of 2024 was largely consistent with regional and global trends, although jurisdiction-specific headwind factors have also played a part.
japanese groups accelerate their ma activities in vietnam

Japanese groups accelerate their M&A activities in Vietnam

In recent years, dealmaking activities between Vietnam and Japan have grown significantly. Japan has become one of the leading countries investing in Vietnam, with billions of US dollars poured on an annual basis. Japanese capital is now present in 57 out of 63 provinces throughout the country, with major concentrations in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
ma figures can be rejuvenated through stability

M&A figures can be rejuvenated through stability

Mergers and acquisitions activity saw a decline during the first nine months of 2024, as rising inflation and economic slowdowns affected dealmaking confidence. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about how this trend is expected to be temporary.
mas pick up pace in sectors from food to energy

M&As pick up pace in sectors from food to energy

A raft of transactions are still taking place in the Vietnamese market across different industries, from food to renewable energy, signalling improved sentiment from investors.