policy reform is key to unlock vietnams ma future

Policy reform is key to unlock Vietnam's M&A future

As new policies and trade deals change the focus of M&A inflows to Vietnam, the Vietnamese government is expected to remove legal barriers, create a positive environment for foreign investors, and push the divestment process at state-owned enterprises.
vietnam ma forum explores brand development post ma

Vietnam M&A Forum explores brand development post-M&A

At the third session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 experts explored one of the most crucial issues for businesses post-M&A: finding suitable strategies to build, protect, and develop brands.
hot sectors for a breakthrough in ma

Hot sectors for a breakthrough in M&A

With a population of almost 100 million people and a stable course of economic development, Vietnam has been creating enormous opportunities for investors in M&A in sectors like retail, consumer goods, services, and manufacturing.
vietnam ma forum 2019 awards winners of 2018 2019

Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 awards winners of 2018-2019

The 11th Vietnam M&A Forum today awarded the winners of the most notable M&A deals and advisory firms in 2018-2019 at the opening of the forum.
vietnam ma forum 2019 opens 11th edition

Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 opens 11th edition

Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 began its 11th edition today in Ho Chi Minh City, welcoming the attendance of Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Vu Dai Thang and leading experts from Vietnam and overseas.
vietnam ranks second in asean in manufacturing pmi

Vietnam ranks second in ASEAN in manufacturing PMI

Vietnam ranks second in ASEAN in manufacturing PMI (infographics)
convenience stores facing target hurdles

Convenience stores facing target hurdles

In contrast to expectations, owners of many foreign convenience stores in Vietnam may not be able to meet their ambitious targets in carving a firm niche in the domestic market, due in part to fierce competition from the biggest players. Kim Oanh reports.
field opens up for bigger ma deals

Field opens up for bigger M&A deals

Driven by momentum in growth, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is expected to continue its strong focus on the sectors of consumer goods, retail, realty, and banking in the months to come, while also waiting for major deals to elevate the market to new heights. Bich Thuy reports.
top ten outstanding ma deals in 2018 2019

Top ten outstanding M&A deals in 2018-2019

In 2018-2019, Vietnam continued to witness high-value mergers and acquisitions transactions in a variety of sectors, such as food manufacturing, real estate, banking, and retail.
500 representatives to join vietnam ma forum 2019

500 representatives to join Vietnam M&A Forum 2019

Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 will see the participation of 500 representatives from enterprises as well as domestic and international investment funds who contributed 85 per cent of Vietnam’s deal value to discuss issues at the forum themed “Going for Breakthrough”.
ma vietnam forum 2019 going for breakthrough

M&A Vietnam Forum 2019 – “Going for breakthrough”

The 11th annual Vietnam M&A Forum held by Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) and AVM Vietnam under the theme "Going for breakthrough" will take place at GEM Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
deutsche banks restructuring not expected to harm vietnam market

Deutsche Bank's restructuring not expected to harm Vietnam market

Recent developments at Deutsche Bank will have no effects on capital flows into Vietnam, according to Bao Viet Securities Co (BVSC).
popularising a levels in vietnamese schools

Popularising A-Levels in Vietnamese schools

With 18 local schools already applying the Cambridge curriculum in teaching activities within seven years of presence in Vietnam, UK-based Cambridge Assessment International Education’s (CAIE) plan of popularising the international curriculum in Vietnam has already seen some satisfying results. Sitting down with VIR’s Van Anh, CAIE manager for Vietnam Melvyn Lim explained more on the support for local private schools as well as plans to further expand in the country.
sustainable growth plays key role in vietnams development

Sustainable growth plays key role in Vietnam's development

Sustainable growth is an inevitable part of the strategy to help Vietnam maintain economic development in the next few years.
errors in equitisation of vietnam medical equipment corporation

Errors in equitisation of Vietnam Medical Equipment Corporation

The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam has just announced the conclusions of its inspection of the equitisation process at Vietnam Medical Equipment Corp. (Vinamed); the state divestment at Mediplast Medical Plastic JSC (Mediplast) and Danameco Health JSC (Danameco); and the merger of Mediplast into Vinamed.