sk ecoplant and nami solar launch joint venture to invest in vietnams distributed solar sector

SK ecoplant and Nami Solar launch joint venture to invest in Vietnam’s distributed solar sector

SK Group has further expanded its investment in Vietnam through a new partnership between its green investment arm, SK ecoplant, and Nami Solar, an affiliate of Nami Energy.
hcm city to complete covid 19 vaccination for risk group by jan 20

HCM City to complete COVID-19 vaccination for risk group by Jan. 20

Ho Chi Minh City plans to complete the vaccination of people at risk from COVID-19 by January 20 while pressing on with rapid testing for this group.
masans masterplan to lure investors

Masan’s masterplan to lure investors

The establishment of The CrownX opens the first chapter of Masan’s Point of Life strategy, which aims to serve essential products and services on an integrated offline-to-online platform.
pharma giants beat revenue expectations

Pharma giants beat revenue expectations

Pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, and GSK performed well in the first three quarters of 2021, with plans to venture further into the lucrative Vietnamese market.
stable figures for ma as groups rebuild

Stable figures for M&A as groups rebuild

Dealmaking in Vietnam is showing signs of recovery after a subdued year, and domestic figures are even surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
sk group to spend 340 million to increase stake in masans retail arm

SK Group to spend $340 million to increase stake in Masan's retail arm

SK Group will spend $340 million acquiring shares of The CrownX (TCX) under Masan Group to double down on the latter's Point of Life (POL) strategy.
international investors scoop up major stakes in drugmakers

International investors scoop up major stakes in drugmakers

Dealmaking and investment in pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses are increasing in scope as investors are vying for the controlling stake of key players.
sk group donates 1 million to vietnams vaccine fund

SK Group donates $1 million to Vietnam’s vaccine fund

Koh Jong Hwan, the Hanoi representative of SK Group, today handed over a donation of $1 million for Vietnam’s national COVID-19 Vaccine Fund in order to support the procurement, vaccination, research and development, and production of domestic vaccines. The hand-over ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health under the witness of Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and Korean Ambassador Park Noh-wan.
foreign investors maintain interest in vietnam

Foreign investors maintain interest in Vietnam

Despite a year-on-year slip in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam in the first four months of the year, foreign investors still signed major deals in the country and confirmed its ongoing investment appeal.
hydrogen fuel cell maker plug power to expand operations with sk group

Hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power to expand operations with SK Group

Hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power, the leading provider of comprehensive hydrogen fuel cell turnkey solutions, is signalling interest in potential markets, including Vietnam, South Korea, and China through a joint venture with SK Group.
south korean investors back from recess

South Korean investors back from recess

The South Korean investment landscape in Vietnam is brightening up, following new investments worth billions of dollars, with SK and Hanwha pouring a great deal into their projects.
ma on cusp of post covid 19 surge

M&A on cusp of post-COVID-19 surge

As global mergers and acquisitions activity continues to rebound following a pandemic-fuelled freeze, Vietnam is expected to benefit from the growth of deal-making.
robust growth trends projected for investment in healthcare

Robust growth trends projected for investment in healthcare

Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmacy chains are increasingly getting new funds to expand their operations in local market, thereby securing access and availability of medical supplies and drugs for locals. However, concerns over adequate human resources in the sector dampen the bright prospects and could cause supply issues.
sk group to acquire 1626 per cent stake in vincommerce

SK Group to acquire 16.26 per cent stake in VinCommerce

Masan Group Corporation and SK Group today announced the signing of definitive agreements for SK’s acquisition of a 16.26 per cent stake in VinCommerce (VCM) for a total cash consideration of $410 million. The transaction values VCM at $2.5 billion.
new mas in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties

New M&As in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in 2020 have been held up due to the global health crisis – but prospects remaining enticing thanks to new drivers of interest.