frasers property to move ahead by pursuing aggressive ma strategy

Frasers Property to move ahead by pursuing aggressive M&A strategy

Mergers and acquisitions in real estate have been more muted in Vietnam, but investor interest is predicted to perk up with recovery. Bich Ngoc talked with Lim Hua Tiong, CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, about how he sees this investment method and what the future looks like for M&A in real estate in Vietnam.
legal considerations for solar pilot

Legal considerations for solar pilot

Vietnam is in the process of preparing for a watershed transition from a solar power market using a feed-in tariff mechanism to a new competitive auction mechanism. Baker McKenzie Vietnam managing partner Frederick Burke and legal professional Mai Trang Le discuss the legal considerations for the pilot programme on competitive selection mechanisms in solar power.
confidence offered with evfta implementation

Confidence offered with EVFTA implementation

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on August 1, is expected to help heat up mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s retail market. Nicolas Audier, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the future trend of European investment in the local retail market via this channel.
developers commitment to vietnam illustrating strengths

Developers’ commitment to Vietnam illustrating strengths

After a period of strong negative impacts caused by the pandemic, real estate investment activities in Asia-Pacific and Vietnam in particular started to show signs of recovery in the second half of the year, and are expected to return towards a stable increase moving into 2021 and 2022.
new demand dictates retail surge for ma

New demand dictates retail surge for M&A

After the lull period due to the pandemic, mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s consumer goods and retail market are expected to thrive again as both local and foreign investors are targeting the country’s huge consumer demand.
jackpot within reach for keen japanese investors

Jackpot within reach for keen Japanese investors

Vietnam is expected to welcome a growing wave of dealmaking involving Japanese companies and investors as the pandemic subsides.
awards bestowed during vietnam ma forum 2020

Awards bestowed during Vietnam M&A Forum 2020

Outstanding dealmakers and advisory firms that have made significant contributions to mergers and acquisitions during a tough period this year were honoured at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 last week.
vietnam in driving seat for ma wins

Vietnam in driving seat for M&A wins

With the mergers and acquisitions market contracting due to pandemic-induced impacts and deal value and volume declining, experts descended on the Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 last week to share their insight on how companies could overcome the harsh environment the year has offered up.
ma renewables on upward trajectory in vietnam

M&A renewables on upward trajectory in Vietnam

Mergers and acquisitions in renewable energy in Vietnam are on an upward trajectory and expected to become even hotter next year, with the country officially overtaking Thailand to rank as the largest solar market in Southeast Asia.
cards in vietnams favour for ma gains

Cards in Vietnam’s favour for M&A gains

Foreign investors are gearing up their expansion efforts in Vietnam, trusting the country’s long-term economic stability. Le Khanh Lam, partner at RSM Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong insight about the growth momentum in the mergers and acquisitions market.
transforming vietnam into a smart tech hub

Transforming Vietnam into a smart tech hub

Digital transformation is expected to give a push to Vietnam’s economic development and foreign investment attraction, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the months to come on the back of future high-tech trends. Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, explains how digital transformation can drive future M&A investment inflows.
domestic ma activities bolstered by private sector

Domestic M&A activities bolstered by private sector

The government’s steady economic restructuring and integration into the global economy have benefited its private sector, with phenomenal growth both in the number of private companies and their contribution to the nation’s GDP. These improvements have resulted in a thriving mergers and acquisitions market. Vu Thanh Le, CEO of LM Capital, discussed with VIR’s Hai Van the key to success in this promising market.
city outskirts emerge as real estate hotspots

City outskirts emerge as real estate hotspots

In the wake of the limiting land funds and rocketing prices in city centre locations, developers are expanding their interest in mergers and acquisitions towards satellite towns and other areas near Vietnam’s major cities.
cross border dealmaking bridging expectations

Cross-border dealmaking bridging expectations

Asia-Pacific and the continent as a whole has been and continues to attract a lot of foreign investment, having cemented its position as the region with the highest growth rates in the world, drawing in foreign investors and private equity funds by the droves.
seizmic shifts in vietnamese real estate market

Seizmic shifts in Vietnamese real estate market

The third session of Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 gathered experts and key leaders from Vietnam's leading real estate developers. Moderated by Michael Piro, COO, Indochina Capital, the session's participants shared their thoughts on market prospects and what needs to be improved to realise the market's potential.