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Opportunities abound for professional advisors

M&A activities in Vietnam in 2014 were very robust, with total deal value increasing by nearly 30 per cent from 2013, according to reports from several independent research houses.
economy bolstered through ma deals

Economy bolstered through M&A deals

Merger and acquisition activities are now blossoming in Vietnam thanks to the clearer economic recovery, thriving GDP growth, newly signed free trade agreements and the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community at the end of this year. Nguyen Duc reports.
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New M&A growth blocked by lack of legal clarification

To replace the former laws that had previously created issues for foreign investment, especially foreign inward investment into Vietnam, together with many legislations and policies, effective as of  July 1, 2015, the new Law on Enterprises (LOE) and Law on Investment (LOI) were passed. They are expected to act as a catalyst for a new era of growth in Vietnam.
ma market signals a new boom

M&A market signals a new boom

Against a healthy economic backdrop, including high GDP growth and stable inflation coupled with positive demographic changes, Vietnam has witnessed dynamic merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in 2014 and early 2015 with numerous significant and noteworthy transactions. In 2014, 430 transactions were closed with an overall value of over $4.6 billion. During the first half of 2015, 362 transactions have been completed totalling nearly $3 billion.These numbers signal a booming M&A market in the coming period.
flc acquires 265 cau giay project

FLC acquires 265 Cau Giay project

FLC Group has acquired the 265 Cau Giay project, which is known as the golden land area in the capital. This has been the group's third merger and acquisition (M&A) in the real estate sector, following FLC Garden and Lavender Tower.
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M&A wave hits Vietnam’s shores

A boom in mergers and acquisitions is expected in the near future as the country continues to enjoy favourable economic conditions.
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Expert opinion: the future of banking M&As

Dr Bui Quang Tin, lecturer in business administration at the Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City, shared with VIR’s Trang Nguyen his view on the future of bank M&A trends in Vietnam, with a specific view to the opening up of the country's banking industry towards 2020 in line with its ASEAN Economic Community commitments.
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Banking sector seeks magic number through M&As

Effective restructuring is vital for local commcercial banks to survive the coming tough competition after the market is fully liberalised in line with ASEAN Economic Community commitments.
vinamilk to explore further investments abroad in 2015

Vinamilk to explore further investments abroad in 2015

Viet Nam Dairy Joint Stock Co. (Vinamilk) will continue to explore markets abroad and boost M&A activities after buying a 70 per cent stake in the U.S.-based Driftwood dairy factory.
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Wave of M&As forecast for Vietnam

With a raft of free trade agreements on the way, a checklist of equitisations, and new legislation in place to support foreign investment, a new wave of M&As are forecast to sweep across Vietnam. Oliver Massmann, general director of Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, considers some of the likely outcomes.
mas can help vn auto market flourish

M&As can help VN auto market flourish

Merger and acquisition (M&A) can help domestic auto makers grow their businesses and increase their competitiveness in the current cutthroat market.
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Foreign firms eye M&A deals as SOEs equitise

Foreign direct investment into Vietnam via mergers and acquisitions is on an upward trend, underlining the growing appetite among foreign companies to acquire stakes in existing companies as the fastest way to strengthen their foothold in the country.
sbv looks set to resolve weak banks in 2015

SBV looks set to resolve weak banks in 2015

In 2015, the State Bank (SBV) is going to restructure the banking system vigorously via mergers and acquisitions (M&As) between banks.
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Big banks should get involved with M&As

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the Vietnamese banking industry have contributed to the sector's restructuring in recent years, but experts are suggesting that big banks get involved in the process.
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Solutions to mitigate M&A pitfalls

Recently Vietnam has become a favourite merger and acquisition (M&A) destination among foreign investors, particularly from Japan, Korea  and Singapore. Popular sectors include real estate, food and beverages, retail, and to a lesser degree, manufacturing.