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KKR finds right partner in Masan
14-01-2013 16:48
To mark the largest private equity investment to date in Vietnam, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), one of the world’s largest and prestigious private equity firms has doubled its stake in Masan Consumer
Mekong Capital pushing for tax changes
09-07-2012 11:44
Mekong Capital is facing a big challenge in realising its gains due to local tax policy, a problem that has made the foreign private equity firm stuck over the past two years.
Equity investors begin to smile
11-06-2012 14:46
Private equity investors are regaining confidence in Vietnam.
Mekong Capital revises efforts to raise $150m fund
05-03-2012 16:52
A Vietnam-focused private equity investment fund management company plans to revive efforts to launch an entirely new fund to invest in the country’s rapidly growing consumer sector.
Investment hands free to wander
14-11-2011 06:38
Despite the current global economic uncertainty and local macroeconomic concerns, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry continues to grow and develop.
Private finance a bridge to infrastructure
21-10-2011 14:46
Sourcing private equity investment has proven a proper remedy to ameliorate Ho Chi Minh City’s transport infrastructure.
Qantas plays down takeover talk
24-08-2011 08:53
Australian airline Qantas said on Wednesday it had had not received any takeover offers but admitted there was speculation it could be a target for private equity firms.
Time for equity investment funds to have rethink
09-05-2011 09:00
New government policies on banning gold deposits and credits from May 1, this year and limiting gold plate transactions shortly, as well as tight forex policies are pushing private equity investment funds to turn their interest towards enterprises in consumer-driven sectors. Mekong Capital principal Pham Vu Thanh Giang talks about the impact of the polices on its investees.
News Corp. seeking $100 million for Myspace: WSJ
27-04-2011 08:49
News Corp. is seeking over $100 million for Myspace and about half a dozen private equity firms and companies are expected to submit bids by the end of this week, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
US group inks deal to buy Italian soccer club AS Roma
16-04-2011 11:19
A group of American investors led by Boston-based private equity tycoon Thomas DiBenedetto have signed a highly anticipated deal to buy Italian soccer club Roma.
Masan Group raises $100 million from Mount Kellett
26-01-2011 18:32
Masan Group Corporation (MSN), one of Vietnam’s largest private sector business groups, announced on January 24 the successful investment from funds advised by Mount Kellett Capital Management LP, a multi-billion dollar US-based private equity group, into Masan Resources.
Shanghai opens door for foreign private equity funds
13-01-2011 14:45
Shanghai will launch a pilot programme this month to allow select foreign private equity firms to invest in the country, in the latest sign that Beijing is gradually loosening its grip on the yuan.
Drugmaker GSK buys sports specialist Maxinutrition
14-12-2010 10:18
British pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline said Monday that it has agreed to buy protein-drinks firm Maxinutrition from the private equity group Darwin for about 162 million pounds.
Attachmate buying Novell for $2.2 billion
23-11-2010 14:02
US enterprise software maker Novell announced Monday that it had agreed to be acquired for $2.2 billion by Attachmate, an investment group made up of three private equity firms.
Funds seek opportunities in Vietnam
21-10-2010 14:15
HCM CITY - To meet foreign investment demand, Vietnam should develop new strategies to expand the private sector to meet infrastructure and logistics challenges, speakers said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City this week.
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