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Regional PE deals on up as ESG investing takes lead
21-09-2022 20:00
Powered by strong economic growth, private equity (PE) investments in Southeast Asia rose to a record $25 billion in 2021, up 143 per cent compared to 2020. Vietnam’s deal value more than tripled to $2.1 billion.
Outlining the legalities for industrial property funds
08-09-2022 11:33
Established industrial property developers and specialist investment funds have been joined in this sector in Vietnam in recent years by major international private equity houses, with investment ticket sizes in some cases reaching impressive numbers.
Gaw Capital to increase its footprint in Southeast Asia
16-08-2022 14:20
The pan-Asian private equity firm Gaw Capital is scouring Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, in search of potential investment opportunities in the real estate technology sector.
Report depicting global M&A market performance in first half of 2022
15-07-2022 17:34
PwC Vietnam on July 15 released a press statement reviewing global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) performance in the first half of 2022, noting that private equity and technology demand fueled deals during the period.
MWG seeks to find strategic partner for Bach Hoa Xanh
01-04-2022 17:24
A proposal to issue private equity shares of Bach Hoa Xanh (BHX) Trading JSC will be presented to Mobile World Group's (MWG) shareholders soon, according to the firm’s announcement.
Northstar Group to prepare for SPAC listing in Singapore
29-09-2021 22:35
Private equity firm Northstar Group, which boasts a diversified portfolio in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is allegedly preparing for its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Singapore-based Carousell becomes Southeast Asia's latest unicorn
19-09-2021 21:26
Carousell, the parent company of Vietnam's online classified site Cho Tot, has become Souhteast Asia's youngest billion-dollar startup after raising $100 million in a new funding round led by South Korean private equity firm STIC Investments.
Korea Investment PE to pour $200 million into Masan Group
17-08-2021 16:39
Vietnamese conglomerate Masan Group Corporation will be raising $200 million in a rights offering to Korea Investment Private Equity.
Private equity firms pivot investment focus in Vietnam amid crisis
26-07-2021 13:06
Private equity firms are actively seeking potential investment targets in Vietnam with a number of deals being secured during the fourth outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Global investors still enticed by education
18-06-2021 09:00
Driven by a growing middle class and drastic changes due to social restrictions, the education sector remains a lucrative business for investors with robust mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments underway.
Consortium led by Alibaba completes the injection of $400 million into Masan
14-06-2021 13:53
Masan Group Corporation (HSX: MSN) today announced the completion of a private issuance of 5.5 per cent stake in The CrownX Corporation to a consortium led by Alibaba Group and Baring Private Equity Asia for a total cash consideration of $400 million.
Online retail transition inspires major moves
26-05-2021 08:00
The growing collaboration efforts between traditional retailers and e-commerce platforms is expected to accelerate omnichannel transition in Vietnam.
Toshiba CEO resigns as buyout offer stirs turmoil
14-04-2021 11:10
Toshiba's president Nobuaki Kurumatani has resigned, the firm announced Wednesday, as a buyout offer from a private equity fund reportedly stirs turmoil inside the Japanese company.
ABC World Asia leads $24 million Series B round in Kim Dental
31-03-2021 14:55
ABC World Asia, the Singapore-based private equity fund focused on impact investing across Asia, today announced that it has led a $24 million Series B round in Kim Dental – one of Vietnam’s leading dental system operators – alongside existing backer Aura Private Equity and others. The new capital will further support Kim Dental with expanding the delivery of affordable and reliable oral healthcare services across Vietnam.
Vietnam standing its ground in private equity realm
10-03-2021 10:58
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted countless lives and businesses, causing the world’s economy to slump as global GDP shrunk by 4.1 per cent in 2020, as estimated by S&P. Nonetheless, Vietnam stood out as one of the brighter spots of 2020 with an estimated GDP growth rate of 2.91 per cent thanks to its effective handling of the pandemic.
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