tech groups hope for boost via mas

Tech groups hope for boost via M&As

Driven by acceleration in digital transformation, technology is emerging as a high-potential industry for merger and acquisition transactions in Vietnam.
the state of play in healthcare mas

The state of play in healthcare M&As

Merger and acquisition moves are one of the more effective measures for foreign investors entering the Vietnamese medical and pharmaceutical industry, utilising available factories and inexpensive labour. Ngo Thanh Hai, Nguyen Dieu Quynh, and Le Anh Thu from LNT & Partners offers an overview of the factors and barriers involved when it comes to dealmaking in pharma.
bgrimm deepens sustainability footprint in vietnams energy sector

B.Grimm deepens sustainability footprint in Vietnam’s energy sector

At the 2022 Vietnam M&A Forum at the Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23, B.Grimm Power Public Co., Ltd. received an Outstanding M&A Deal Award for the demerger of the 420MW Dau Tieng Tay Ninh Solar Power Complex.
pauses put paid to real estate ma

Pauses put paid to real estate M&A

Difficulties in legal procedures are slowing down the flow of real estate mergers and acquisitions from foreign investors, with some units pausing or restructuring their strategies.
experts look to 2023 for top ma deals

Experts look to 2023 for top M&A deals

Although the merger and acquisition market in Vietnam has been slow going in 2022, opportunities next year should be abundant even despite concerns from prolonged global economic storms, according to various insiders.
evaluating the prospects of ma upswings next year

Evaluating the prospects of M&A upswings next year

Recent global geopolitical happenings and macroeconomic factors have caused the domestic M&A market to experience a downturn. Le Khanh Lam, chairman of RSM Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about current market trends and projections for the near future.
new value creation session at vietnam ma forum 2022

“New Value Creation” session at Vietnam M&A Forum 2022

In the second session of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022, titled “New Value Creation”, renowned dealmakers delved into how new possibilities could be the drivers of next-generation value. Various experts also shared their insights into the challenges of putting M&A transactions into action and strategies for overcoming them.
ma opportunities in a volatile market session at the vietnam ma forum 2022

'M&A opportunities in a volatile market' session at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022

Session 1 of the "M&A opportunities in a volatile market" of the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022, was moderated by Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker & McKenzie Vietnam. Keynote speakers analysed the fluctuations in major economies such as the United States, Japan, EU and their affect on M&A in developing countries and Vietnam in particular.
appetite remains for ma investments in vietnam

Appetite remains for M&A investments in Vietnam

The M&A Vietnam Forum 2022 on November 23 in Ho Chi Minh City received around 500 attendees. Representatives from international advisory firms and investment analysts who attended the event said that there was still a lot of interest and investment waiting to flow into the country if the right terms and conditions were met.
strong gdp growth supports rebounding ma market

Strong GDP growth supports rebounding M&A market

Vietnam's economy is expected to grow by 8 per cent this year and 6.5 per cent next year, creating a pedestal for investment and business activities.
sabecos post ma strategy

Sabeco's post-M&A strategy

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) is one of the largest-scale manufacturing companies in Vietnam. In 2017, Thaibev (Thailand), through its subsidiary Vietnam Beverage, acquired 53 per cent of Sabeco and this deal became one of the biggest of the decade. Bennett Neo, CEO of Sabeco, shared the process of the group shifting to an international standard-operated company at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2022.
honouring ma deals and consulting firms in 2021 2022

Honouring M&A deals and consulting firms in 2021-2022

With the theme "Igniting new opportunities", the M&A Forum 2022 honoured 10 outstanding M&A deals in 2021-2022 and 12 outsanding M&A advisory firms. The winning deals were in a range of business fields, including banking and finance, F&B, retail, manufacturing, heathcare, e-commerce, and real estate.
ma opportunities in a volatile market

M&A opportunities in a volatile market

The consumer, industrial, real estate, energy, and utilities sectors were the most sought-after targets in 2022-2023 when split by industry.
ma vietnam forum 2022 igniting new opportunities

M&A Vietnam Forum 2022: 'Igniting new opportunities'

The 14th Vietnam M&A Forum 2022 organised by Vietnam Investment Review under the auspices of the Ministry of Planning and Investment took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23.
boutique ma firms gaining ground

Boutique M&A firms gaining ground

The boutique M&A advisory model will be an important piece of the puzzle to help businesses and investors embrace the current wave of opportunities in Vietnam more effectively. Founder & CEO of ASART Binh Le explains the key aspects of this oncoming trend.