Harmonisation highlighted for success in merger and acquisition post-deal period
December 15, 2022 | 10:29
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
December 07, 2022 | 11:19
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
November 28, 2022 | 08:00
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
November 24, 2022 | 22:07
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
November 22, 2022 | 19:00
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
November 22, 2022 | 16:25
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
November 22, 2022 | 16:15
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
November 12, 2022 | 09:00
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
November 04, 2022 | 16:35
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
August 28, 2022 | 12:13
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 M&A
August 24, 2022 | 18:00
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.
Potential energy investors clamour for regulation clarity
August 10, 2022 | 16:29
The lack of an answer for feed-in tariffs and generally available infrastructure is slowing down the prospects of mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s renewables arena.
Vietnam boasting buoyant real estate M&A activities
August 05, 2022 | 16:58
The real estate market is undergoing somewhat of a restructure and now is being considered an ideal time for foreign businesses to find opportunities for mergers and acquisitions with the domestic sector – while domestic enterprises are also more open to investment to relieve pressure.
Are M&As still a top trend in the pharma market?
August 02, 2022 | 08:00
After a significant decrease in the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Vietnam in 2018-2020, such activities have recovered in the past year. Ngo Thanh Hai and Nguyen Dieu Quynh from LNT & Partners offer their insight into the current M&A trend in the local pharmaceutical market.
Japanese M&A in Vietnam on a steady track to bigger deals
May 19, 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.
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