tomorrows deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Tomorrow’s deal dynamics for mergers and acquisitions

Today’s economic environment is uncharted territory. The ways in which a business makes money in this new world will not necessarily be the same as before. Different skill sets are required, technological transformation will need to be accelerated, and supply chains may need to be adapted or localised.
ma ecosystem maintaining shine

M&A ecosystem maintaining shine

The unexpected events surrounding the pandemic have taken a toll on the mergers and acquisitions market, but Vietnam’s dealmaking activities are expected to gain traction in the forthcoming bustling months thanks to the country’s solid fundamentals.
vietnam ma forum 2020 directory

Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 directory

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to be a strong investment trend in the time coming thanks to its convenience and relatively easy deployment.
upsurging ma deals in the new normal

Upsurging M&A deals in the new normal

The M&A market is expected to upsurge in the time coming to reach $5 or even $7 billion, after the pandemic is brought under control. 
soe equitisation lists fizzle up ma

SOE equitisation lists fizzle up M&A

Following a muted 2018 and first half of 2019, experts are pining for a new surge in state divestments and equitisations, buoyed by new regulatory frameworks. Phuong Van reports.
germans dive into mergers and acquisitions

Germans dive into mergers and acquisitions

Financial backers from Germany have shown their increasing interest in mergers and acquisitions investment in Vietnam in order to access consumers, distribution channels, and partners. Marko Walde, chief representative of the German Industry and Commerce Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the movement in this investment channel amid enforcement of landmark free trade agreements.
vietnams ma successes in spotlight

Vietnam’s M&A successes in spotlight

The 2019 Vietnam M&A Forum last week awarded the winners of the most notable deals and advisors in the past year. The prizewinners are companies, law firms, and ­advisory firms that have brought the M&A market alive in 2018-2019.
higher standards sought for mampa

Higher standards sought for M&A

At the threshold of a new era for mergers and acquisitions, Vietnam is requiring a further push from both policymakers and businesses to ensure continued success of the booming market.
sonkim land earns ma accolade

SonKim Land earns M&A accolade

A leading Vietnamese real estate investment and development company has come away with an award in The Most Notable Deals in 2018-2019 at the 11th annual Vietnam M&A Forum, for its latest round of fundraising of $121 million.
concluding cross border ma deals in a professional fashion

Concluding cross-border M&A deals in a professional fashion

As cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the country continue to rise, Vietnamese companies are now more astute in dealing with overseas investors thanks to help from professional advisors. Lam Le, partner at RSM Vietnam, shared his consulting experiences with VIR’s Nam Phuong.
saigon hanoi securities shs honoured at vietnam ma forum 2019

Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) honoured at Vietnam M&A Forum 2019

Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) was awarded as one of "The Most Notable M&A Advisory Firms of 2018-2019" by Vietnam M&A Forum 2019.
affinity between minh phu and mitsui to raise vietnamese shrimp

Affinity between Minh Phu and Mitsui to raise Vietnamese shrimp

On August 6, Mitsui's acquisition of a 35.1 per cent stake in Minh Phu Seafood JSC was honoured at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2019 among the 10 most notable M&A deals. Le Van Quang, president cum general director of Minh Phu, said that co-operation with Mitsui will afford Minh Phu the opportunity to become a large corporation capable of affecting the global shrimp industry.
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.