expansion potential despite downturn in real estate mas

Expansion potential despite downturn in real estate M&As

Pressured by the global downturn, in the domestic market, there were fewer merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in Vietnam’s real estate in 2023, with a lower total value than in 2022.
ma still in vogue despite economic headwinds

M&A still in vogue despite economic headwinds

Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has maintained its appeal amid a challenging economic environment. Huong Trinh of BDA Partners spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the appetite of foreign investors in Vietnam’s M&A market.
japanese investors still motivated by ma promise

Japanese investors still motivated by M&A promise

Despite shrinking dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors, Vietnam still ranks high in the world in the top 10 mergers and acquisitions destinations for Japan. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the landscape of Japanese deals so far this year.
singapores gic eyes potential ma deal in vietnams retail sector

Singapore's GIC eyes potential M&A deal in Vietnam's retail sector

The Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC and other investors are vying to scoop up a 20 per cent stake in Bach Hoa Xanh, Mobile World’s grocery store chain.
eva szurminska jaworska joins dentons luatviet

Eva Szurminska Jaworska joins Dentons LuatViet

Dentons LuatViet has just announced the strategic addition of Eva Szurminska Jaworska to its ranks as a senior partner, helming the merger and acquisition (M&A) and project finance practice.
legal aid priorities for healthcare ma in vietnam

Legal aid priorities for healthcare M&A in Vietnam

With its economic sector being seen as the most promising and fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, coupled with the increasing demand for medicine and pharmaceuticals, Vietnam has reaped many rewards in the growth and development of the healthcare industry along with many improvements over the past few years.
signs of ma flourish in healthcare arena

Signs of M&A flourish in healthcare arena

While mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare sector show some signs of flourishing, the sector needs more drivers to grow.
kbank explores potential ma deal in vietnams banking sector

KBank explores potential M&A deal in Vietnam's banking sector

Kasikornbank (KBank), a commercial bank from Thailand, is in talks to acquire Home Credit Vietnam, according to two sources.
vietnams real estate thirsty for ma deals

Vietnam’s real estate thirsty for M&A deals

Mergers and acquisitions between domestic and international real estate developers were down in the first half of the year, but could be a future bright spot with Vietnam boasting attractive economic fundamentals and investors biding their time.
japanese investors wont shy from possible mas

Japanese investors won’t shy from possible M&As

Despite market turbulence, Japanese investors are stepping up their mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam in 2023 with increasing deal values. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors in Vietnam.
strong recovery projected in vietnams ma arena in 2024

Strong recovery projected in Vietnam’s M&A arena in 2024

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition market has been slower than expected in 2023, but there is still growth compared to 2022.
vietnam heads regional ma bounce

Vietnam heads regional M&A bounce

The end of 2023 is forecast to be an exciting time for mergers and acquisitions in the real estate sector, which is set to help domestic enterprises lower their debt repayment pressures.
foreign investors struggle to conclude fruitful real estate ma transactions

Foreign investors struggle to conclude fruitful real estate M&A transactions

Foreign investors are growing enthusiastic about Vietnamese real estate, yet there are few successful deals.
landmark ma transactions highlight hospitality allure

Landmark M&A transactions highlight hospitality allure

The hotel and resort segment is proving enticing to foreign investors in mergers and acquisitions.
fundraising challenges must be navigated in uncertain ma market

Fundraising challenges must be navigated in uncertain M&A market

Warnings about a slowdown in the Vietnam merger and acquisition market, particularly for investment from private equity and venture capital (PE/VC), were raised in late 2022. As of now, we are experiencing one of the toughest downturns.