Banks continue with consolidation game

Banks continue with consolidation game

Activities pertaining to mergers and acquisitions across Vietnam’s banking system are expected to be robust in the foreseeable future as foreign strategic partners remain eager to broaden their influence.
M&A activity likely ahead within real estate sector

M&A activity likely ahead within real estate sector

With lower cash flow, bonds tightened, and interest rates hiked, mergers and acquisitions are being considered an effective solution to help real estate businesses in difficulty.
Together for a long-term partnership

Together for a long-term partnership

Despite market swings, foreign investment capital continued to flood heavily into several categories of Vietnamese real estate in 2022. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the real estate industry have been particularly attractive due to the existence of a number of loaded giants.
FOL hikes and merger plans on the cards

FOL hikes and merger plans on the cards

Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s banking sector are anticipated to be more vibrant as more lenders look to increase the foreign ownership limit and enhance their footprint in weak banks’ restructuring process.
Dealmaking potential ripe in Vietnam for ESG-minded groups

Dealmaking potential ripe in Vietnam for ESG-minded groups

In the midst of persistent worries about the global economy in 2023, including the risk of an economic recession, Vietnam continues to be a bright spot for economic development and potential mergers and acquisitions for investors in the region.
Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period

Despite the lucrative potential of mergers and acquisitions, miscommunications and various other differences can derail the benefits and synergies of significant deals in the post-merger period. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Celine Luu the factors of a failed takeover, as well as how to maximise compatibility from different stakeholders.
Pauses put paid to real estate M&A

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.
Evaluating the prospects of M&A 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
'M&A opportunities in a volatile market' session at the Vietnam M&A 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, moderated by Seck Yee Chung, partner, Baker & McKenzie Vietnam.
Boutique M&A 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.
Preparing for the next tech funding wave

Preparing for the next tech funding wave

Without knowing when the fundraising winter will end, Trinh Ngoc Duc, chairman of D.lion Holdings, told VIR’s Vu Anh why there could be a change of weather in 2023, and how startups could be more prepared in terms of legal, financial, and human resources.
Looking ahead to future M&A 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.
Environment strong for ready-money investors

Environment strong for ready-money investors

Despite a taxing geopolitical and economic situation this year, Nguyen Cong Ai, senior partner at KPMG in Vietnam, offered to VIR’s Nguyen Huong a positive assessment for mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam that could open new doors for investors that are ready to get moving, especially those from overseas.
M&A 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.
M&A 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.
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