28-11-2024 10:40
The M&A market is expected to become more dynamic in 2025 with the return of investors from Japan and South Korea across various sectors, driven by positive institutional changes and recent efforts toward dual transformation.
17-11-2023 11:00
For the last 12 years, RECOF Vietnam has been fostering cross-border deals initiated in Vietnam. VIR’s Bich Ngoc talked with Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, on his assessment of Japan’s capital flows into Vietnam.
16-11-2023 22:00
Consulting company RECOF Vietnam is hosting the Global M&A Partners (GMAP) conference on November 13 in Ho Chi Minh City.
14-03-2023 10:00
Despite the economic downturn, Japanese investors will not divest from Vietnamese companies but boost their deal-making activities. 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 landscape of Japanese mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam amidst the current challenging environment.
24-11-2022 22:07
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.
16-11-2022 21:00
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.
19-08-2022 14:00
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.
19-05-2022 18:37
Japanese mergers and acquisitions continue to pick up the pace in Vietnam. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the recovery of dealmaking activities by Japanese investors in Vietnam.
09-03-2022 17:14
Despite a challenging year for mergers and acquisitions in 2021, Vietnam is expected to see a rebound in dealmaking activities. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared with VIR’s Thanh Van his insight into the market.
08-12-2021 15:00
Vietnam remains a favourite destination for Japanese investors to step up their mergers and acquisitions. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the overview of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam and the upcoming prospects
25-11-2021 21:00
Japanese investors continue to make waves in Vietnam’s merger and acquisition landscape. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., told VIR’s Thanh Van more about the ongoing momentum of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam.
06-10-2021 11:38
Healthcare and pharmaceuticals remain attractive segments to Japanese buyers. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the appetite of Japanese investors for the Vietnamese market.
23-07-2021 14:00
Japanese companies are starting to accelerate their overseas expansion, with surging value of outbound mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Oanh Van about the trend.
25-05-2021 21:27
The mega-deal between Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and FE Credit is expected to rewrite the consumer finance landscape in Vietnam. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Luu Bui about the appetite of Japanese investors for the market.
13-11-2020 08:00
As dealmaking in Japan is expected to resume to its normal level, there is a bright prospect for mergers and acquisitions between Japan and Vietnam to rebound and recover in the coming time. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd. writes about the trend of Japanese M&As in Vietnam.