implications of digital assets in ma

Implications of digital assets in M&A

Digital assets have gained a lot of attention over retail investors, institutional investors, companies and policymakers in recent years. Despite the dramatic decline of the market, the potential growth for digital assets over the upcoming decade is expected to be high and reach tenths of trillions of US dollars market capitalisation according to prominent money managers like Fidelity and Ark Invest.
looking ahead to future ma trends

Looking ahead to future M&A trends

The global economic situation shows that mergers and acquisitions have been slowing down, with the possibility of a recession next year. Le Duc Khanh, director of Investment Capacity Development at VPS, talked with VIR’s Thanh Duy about why he has a more optimistic view of the future, with major restructuring and new deals likely to be agreed.
fintech future in store for smarter ma deals

Fintech future in store for smarter M&A deals

Cross-border merger and acquisition deals are being altered as a direct result of increasing inflation. Nevertheless, foreign investors are exploring untapped potential in the fintech industry to stay competitive in the digital era.
daikin industries to expand ma and investments in southeast asia and india

Daikin Industries to expand M&A and investments in Southeast Asia and India

Japanese multinational air conditioning manufacturing company Daikin Industries announced its plan to spend approximately $711 million, including its investment and merge and acquisition (M&A) plans, over the next four years in Southeast Asia and India to produce core components and smaller air conditioners.
strategy tweaks boost japanese ma

Strategy tweaks boost Japanese M&A

Japanese investors continue its expansion outside Japan via mergers and acquisitions activities with Vietnam being one of the preferred destinations in Southeast Asia. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van the approach and strategies of Japanese investors to dealmaking in Vietnam.
ma in renewable energy recorded despite economic downturn

M&A in renewable energy recorded despite economic downturn

Despite concerns about a recession, economists said merger and acquisition(M&A) activities in the renewable energy industry still have much potential.
ma seekers play it safe amid choppy economic waters

M&A seekers play it safe amid choppy economic waters

Global geopolitical concerns and rising inflation are impacting cross-border agreements, and as a direct consequence, investors are taking a conservative approach, particularly concerning mergers and acquisitions.
ma in technology sector on the rise

M&A in technology sector on the rise

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology sector have been witnessing a rebound in recent years as tech giants have employed M&A to expand their ecosystems.
vir kicks off annual vietnam ma forum 2022

VIR kicks off annual Vietnam M&A Forum 2022

The Organising Committee of the Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions Forum 2022 (M&A Vietnam Forum 2022) conducted a press conference on November 3 in Hanoi to kick off the largest annual M&A conference.
ma deals in vietnam reach nearly 5 billion in h1

M&A deals in Vietnam reach nearly $5 billion in H1

Merger and acquisition (M&A) in Vietnam sustained its strong pace in the first six months with a total deal value of $4.97 billion.
ma in banking industry expected to stay high in h2

M&A in banking industry expected to stay high in H2

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking industry are expected to remain high for the rest of the year as the industry continues the digital transformation process, according to experts.
the importance of mutual respect and face to face talks for strategies in ma

The importance of mutual respect and face-to-face talks for strategies in M&A

The Vietnamese government is now working to reorganise weak financial institutions, as well as implement equitisation of state-owned banks. Yoshizawa Toshiki, board member at Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank, told VIR’s Luu Huong how the wave of tie-up deals could expand significantly if local authorities could lift the foreign ownership limit.
assessing japanese ma deals in a turbulent period

Assessing Japanese M&A deals in a turbulent period

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market remains appealing to Japanese investors despite global uncertainties. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the wave of Japanese M&A in Vietnam at this turbulent time.
ma heating up in industrial real estate

M&A heating up in industrial real estate

Implementing merger and acquisition deals is an opportunity for real estate developers and partners to team up to develop large-scale and high-quality industrial zones.
industrial real estate attracts foreign investors via ma

Industrial real estate attracts foreign investors via M&A

Industrial real estate remains the hottest segment in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, accounting for 35 per cent of the total transaction value with numerous outstanding deals. VIR’s Oanh Nguyen sat down with Do Gia Long, deputy general director of Redsunland Investment JSC – one of the leading consultant companies in the industrial real estate sector – to talk about the advantages of this method, the barriers to it, and solutions to foster deals.