devising strategies for a global financial centre

Devising strategies for a global financial centre

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.  
mes scene growing in colour and hue

MES scene growing in colour and hue

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.  
vietnam may shift cost burden of plastic bags on consumers

Vietnam may shift cost burden of plastic bags on consumers

As the environmental tax on nylon packaging manufacturers is ineffective, shifting the taxes to consumers may be the best solution.
bright spots amid trading tensions

Bright spots amid trading tensions

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.
vietnam may lack of 500000 tonnes of pork before year is over

Vietnam may lack of 500,000 tonnes of pork before year is over

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.
soe equitisation lists fizzle up ma

SOE equitisation lists fizzle up M&A

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.
germans dive into mergers and acquisitions

Germans dive into mergers and acquisitions

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.
vietnams ma successes in spotlight

Vietnam’s M&A successes in spotlight

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.
international exhibitions on supporting industry open in hanoi

International exhibitions on supporting industry open in Hanoi

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.
higher standards sought for mampa

Higher standards sought for M&A

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.
logistics market sees wave of investment from japan rok

Logistics market sees wave of investment from Japan, RoK

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.
sonkim land earns ma accolade

SonKim Land earns M&A accolade

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.
concluding cross border ma deals in a professional fashion

Concluding cross-border M&A deals in a professional fashion

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.
saigon hanoi securities shs honoured at vietnam ma forum 2019

Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) honoured at Vietnam M&A Forum 2019

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.
affinity between minh phu and mitsui to raise vietnamese shrimp

Affinity between Minh Phu and Mitsui to raise Vietnamese shrimp

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.