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.
vietnamese agriculture strengthened by ma

Vietnamese agriculture strengthened by M&A

With the country’s agricultural sector pursuing greater sustainable development, mergers and acquisitions are helping the sector create positive changes thanks in part to the support of high technology. Phuong Hao reports.
exciting times ahead in fb and fmcg

Exciting times ahead in F&B and FMCG

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market is abuzz in food and beverages, as well as in consumer goods, as the competitive landscape evolves and rivals reshape their portfolios. Van Thu reports.
new business definition eases ma accounting

New business definition eases M&A accounting

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an important growth strategy for many companies. Yet before engaging in any such activity, companies will need to consider the financial reporting implications of the transaction. This requirement has become especially important following the latest amendments to International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 3 Business Combinations, which will apply to acquisitions that occur on or after January 1, 2020.
strong desire for ma deals in real estate

Strong desire for M&A deals in real estate

Foreign investment flows into Vietnam’s property sector through merger and acquisition transactions have been reported to be on a strong momentum, with outstanding deals made in 2018 and the first half of 2019. Bich Ngoc 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.
foreign investment shows signs of cooling down in first seven months

Foreign investment shows signs of cooling down in first seven months

In the first seven months of 2019, foreign investment capital inflows in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions have increased, but newly-registered and added capital showed far more subdued performance.  
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.
jollibee shares fall after spending 350 million to buy coffee bean tea leaf

Jollibee shares fall after spending $350 million to buy Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The Philippine’s biggest restaurant chain, Jollibee Foods Corporation has spent $350 million acquiring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, however, after the deal, its share fell 8 per cent, the largest drop in more than two years.
the dynamics of vietnams ma market

The dynamics of Vietnam’s M&A market

Vietnam’s mergers and ­acquisitions market recorded steady growth since early last year, buoyed by foreign ­investors who desire a speedy entry into the large market of over 96 million people. However, whether the market will continue flourishing in the time to come depends on how existing hurdles are tackled. Nam Phuong reports.
heartier european appetite for ma dealmaking via new free trade agreement

Heartier European appetite for M&A dealmaking via new free trade agreement

Many traditional areas such as oil and gas, consumer goods, food and beverages, and retail have seen an increase in mergers and acquisitions investment in Vietnam. Stefano Pellegrino and Kent Wong from EuroCham’s Legal Sector Committee talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about how the improvements in the legal framework motivate the trend amidst the upcoming enforcement of the landmark EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
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”.
south koreas hana bank acquires 15 per cent in bidv

South Korea's Hana Bank acquires 15 per cent in BIDV

South Korea's KEB Hana Bank has just completed the purchase of a 15 per cent stake in Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) for VND20.295 trillion ($882.39 million).
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.
ma odds growing stronger

M&A odds growing stronger

Vietnam’s economy is expected to continue its rising momentum this year, partly attributable to robust waves of mergers and acquisitions. Dang Thanh Son, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, highlights current hurdles and difficulties in the M&A market to help the market develop in a sustainable manner.