Foreign investors step up M&A activities in Vietnam

Foreign investors step up M&A activities in Vietnam

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition transactions are being driven by foreign investors across various sectors. Ngu Truong, managing partner of law firm Vilasia, spoke with VIR’s Thy Nguyet about the current trends and tastes among investors.
Reform adds to strong M&A outlook

Reform adds to strong M&A outlook

The flow of capital from foreign investors into Vietnam’s real estate market has remained positive, with multiple transactions currently under negotiation. Seck Yee Chung, partner of Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Ngoc on the market’s outlook.
Vietnam tries to buck trends in M&A

Vietnam tries to buck trends in M&A

Despite a slump in global merger and acquisition transactions, Vietnam witnessed a significant uptick in large transactions in the first half of 2024, with robust deal flow in key sectors and the rise of strategic acquisitions.
Clear characteristics shaping expectations in M&A

Clear characteristics shaping expectations in M&A

Despite some mega deals, Vietnam is waiting for a rebound in merger and acquisition activities. Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van his insights into dealmaking activities in the Vietnamese market.
M&A can prosper with the right steps

M&A can prosper with the right steps

The mergers and acquisitions market is poised to bounce back in 2024 after a fluctuating period, with significant anticipated deals across various industries.
Investment injection bolsters real estate M&A haul

Investment injection bolsters real estate M&A haul

The total value of merger and acquisition deals in the real estate sector reached $1.2 billion in 2023, according to the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam.
Bain Capital's $250 million investment into Masan Group among three largest in 2023

Bain Capital's $250 million investment into Masan Group among three largest in 2023

Bain Capital's $250 million investment in Masan Group is in one of the three largest equity deals in Vietnam in 2023.
Vietnam has the tools to lead region in M&A deals

Vietnam has the tools to lead region in M&A deals

Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for overseas funding from other Asian countries, and potentially more from further afield.
How 2024 is shaping up for M&As

How 2024 is shaping up for M&As

With positive signals in real estate and technology-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the latter part of 2023 and policy changes aimed at attracting foreign investments
M&A arena expects growth next year

M&A arena expects growth next year

Due to an unstable global economy, the merger and acquisition market will face many challenges in 2024, but there will still be great opportunities in several sectors, according to experts.
South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

South Korean M&A investment leans towards green and digital transitions

Energy and infrastructure, as well as tech-related businesses, are emerging as the main sectors for South Korean merger and acquisition (M&A) investment in Vietnam.
Range of Asian neighbours explore M&A potential

Range of Asian neighbours explore M&A potential

Amidst the challenging environment, strategic investors from the likes of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea continue to dominate merger and acquisition transactions in Vietnam.
Manufacturing M&As continue to manifest

Manufacturing M&As continue to manifest

Despite slowdowns, manufacturing is predicted to be one of the most attractive sectors for foreign investors to conduct dealmaking activities.
Opportunities ahead for businesses with the right M&A strategies

Opportunities ahead for businesses with the right M&A strategies

At the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong outlined Vietnam's merger and acquisition (M&A) journey.
Logistics acquisitions attract billions in US dollars

Logistics acquisitions attract billions in US dollars

Merger and acquisition deals in the logistics sector are being driven by an acceleration in infrastructure investment in Vietnam.
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