26-10-2019 12:20
In the context of many nations developing their international financial centres, Vietnam may also begin to follow suit. Professor Tran Ngoc Tho writes about the need for the country to create such a centre, with Ho Chi Minh City proposed to be the ideal location as the country sets out a vision to 2045.
02-10-2019 08:00
The soaring fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare segments in Vietnam make for an apt springboard for market expansion services providers. While many would believe the scene is reserved for tried and tested international giants, the few local players on the market make for a viable option as well. Kim Huong reports.
25-09-2019 18:07
As the environmental tax on nylon packaging manufacturers is ineffective, shifting the taxes to consumers may be the best solution.
04-09-2019 09:28
Stable monetary policy, a network of trade agreements, and suitable policies encouraging foreign direct investment have helped Vietnam maintain stable growth amid trade tensions. Suan Teck Kin, head of research and executive director of Global Economics and Markets Research at United Overseas Bank Singapore, provides an insight into these issues.
26-08-2019 19:01
The African swine fever (ASF) may put Vietnam 500,000 tonnes short of pork (or 20 per cent of total market demand) by the end of this year, opening the doors for imported meat.
15-08-2019 16:00
Following a muted 2018 and first half of 2019, experts are pining for a new surge in state divestments and equitisations, buoyed by new regulatory frameworks. Phuong Van reports.
15-08-2019 15:02
Financial backers from Germany have shown their increasing interest in mergers and acquisitions investment in Vietnam in order to access consumers, distribution channels, and partners. Marko Walde, chief representative of the German Industry and Commerce Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the movement in this investment channel amid enforcement of landmark free trade agreements.
15-08-2019 14:45
The 2019 Vietnam M&A Forum last week awarded the winners of the most notable deals and advisors in the past year. The prizewinners are companies, law firms, and advisory firms that have brought the M&A market alive in 2018-2019.
15-08-2019 14:11
Starting from August 14-16, 2019 at Hanoi International Exhibition Center, the 11th Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME 2019) will be organised by Reed Tradex Vietnam and co-located with the 8th Vietnam-Japan Supporting Industries Exhibition (SIE 2019) organised by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Hanoi will “double” business opportunities and increase the localisation index for the machinery and supporting industry in Vietnam.
15-08-2019 13:00
At the threshold of a new era for mergers and acquisitions, Vietnam is requiring a further push from both policymakers and businesses to ensure continued success of the booming market.
15-08-2019 13:00
The logistics market has become more vibrant in recent times with large merger and acquisition (M&A) deals between Vietnamese businesses and foreign investors who have strong financial and technological potential, especially those from Japan and the Republic of Korea.
12-08-2019 08:55
A leading Vietnamese real estate investment and development company has come away with an award in The Most Notable Deals in 2018-2019 at the 11th annual Vietnam M&A Forum, for its latest round of fundraising of $121 million.
12-08-2019 08:51
As cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the country continue to rise, Vietnamese companies are now more astute in dealing with overseas investors thanks to help from professional advisors. Lam Le, partner at RSM Vietnam, shared his consulting experiences with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
08-08-2019 09:40
Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) was awarded as one of "The Most Notable M&A Advisory Firms of 2018-2019" by Vietnam M&A Forum 2019.
07-08-2019 17:27
On August 6, Mitsui's acquisition of a 35.1 per cent stake in Minh Phu Seafood JSC was honoured at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 among the 10 most notable M&A deals. Le Van Quang, president cum general director of Minh Phu, said that co-operation with Mitsui will afford Minh Phu the opportunity to become a large corporation capable of affecting the global shrimp industry.