are mas still a top trend in the pharma market

Are M&As still a top trend in the pharma market?

After a significant decrease in the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Vietnam in 2018-2020, such activities have recovered in the past year. Ngo Thanh Hai and Nguyen Dieu Quynh from LNT & Partners offer their insight into the current M&A trend in the local pharmaceutical market.
preparing mncs for a global tax rate

Preparing MNCs for a global tax rate

The introduction of a global minimum corporate tax on the foreign profits of multinational corporations will affect Vietnam’s own tax plans. Annett Perschmann-Taubert, tax partner at PwC Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the current tax landscape and how policies should be reformed in order to maintain momentum.
report depicting global ma market performance in first half of 2022

Report depicting global M&A market performance in first half of 2022

PwC Vietnam on July 15 released a press statement reviewing global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) performance in the first half of 2022, noting that private equity and technology demand fueled deals during the period.
key questions business leaders need to address

Key questions business leaders need to address

Last year, we wrote about how the pandemic had accelerated a range of global disruptions and, in our view, those same forces still hold true today, and will continue to set the agenda for private businesses for the medium to long term.
consumer finance in sights of megabanks

Consumer finance in sights of megabanks

The consumer finance industry in Vietnam continues to be buffeted by pandemic-induced turmoil, but certain overseas investors are seeking novel responses to capitalise on the country’s tremendous promise.
multiple stakeholders sign mou on integrated accounting training programme

Multiple stakeholders sign MoU on integrated accounting training programme

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), and PwC Vietnam have signed an MoU on implementing an integrated accounting training programme.
2022 outlook solid path to growth

2022 outlook: Solid path to growth

According to data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam recorded a 2.58 per cent GDP growth rate last year, making it one of the very few countries with a growth rate lower than 2020. This is unsurprising, as the nation went through an extended lockdown in the second half of last year, causing serious economic ramifications.
timber groups waking up to change

Timber groups waking up to change

Vietnam’s first generation of timber-processing enterprises has come a long way and achieved impressive growth over the last decade. However, their legacy is under threat by several external factors increasing the difficulties for a generational shift.
the principles for emission ambition

The principles for emission ambition

In November 2021 at the COP26 climate summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced Vietnam’s strong commitments in responding to climate change and implementing mechanisms under the Paris Agreement to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with Dinh Thi Quynh Van, general director of PwC Vietnam, about how the country can successfully carry out its commitments.
maximising a vibrant ma outlook for vietnam in 2022

Maximising a vibrant M&A outlook for Vietnam in 2022

There is a wave of optimism in the global and local merger and acquisition (M&A) space. The long-anticipated reopening of borders, record levels of capital raised, and the general positive economic sentiments are just some factors fuelling this momentum.
sector attraction underpins consumer finance ma boom

Sector attraction underpins consumer finance M&A boom

Despite the detrimental influence of the pandemic on loan portfolio quality, there have been numerous significant consumer finance transactions in Vietnam. Dr. Gregory Bournet, partner and head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how cultural awareness and tenacity are embedded into every single transaction.
vietnam takes third spot in asean fintech funding

Vietnam takes third spot in ASEAN fintech funding

Fintech funding in ASEAN more than tripled in the first nine months of 2021 against full-year 2020 to a historic high of $3.5 billion, with Vietnam attracting two of the 13 largest funding rounds.
foreign groups circumvent lack of experts with training revamps

Foreign groups circumvent lack of experts with training revamps

Foreign businesses in Vietnam are placing new priorities on recruiting more local tech workers and setting up skills training for them in order to address the shortage of experts coming in from other countries.
pwc report time needed to implement ifrs 17 has increased

PwC report: Time needed to implement IFRS 17 has increased

The second edition of PwC’s IFRS 17 Health Check Survey 2021: Asia-Pacific reveals that the proportion of respondents who are “mostly confident” to fully implement the reporting standard by the effective date has decreased to 35 per cent from 41 per cent in the previous year.
foreign investors affirm confidence in vietnams economic recovery in post covid 19

Foreign investors affirm confidence in Vietnam's economic recovery in post-COVID-19

The fourth outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic starting from late April has had more negative impacts on daily life as well as socio-economic development than the previous waves in the country.