International investors scoop up major stakes in drugmakers
June 30, 2021 | 14:20
Dealmaking and investment in pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses are increasing in scope as investors are vying for the controlling stake of key players.
SK Group donates $1 million to Vietnam’s vaccine fund
June 25, 2021 | 15:47
SK Group donated $1 million for Vietnam’s COVID-19 Vaccine Fund in order to support the procurement, vaccination, R&D, and production of domestic vaccines.
Foreign investors maintain interest in Vietnam
May 07, 2021 | 16:43
Despite a year-on-year slip in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam in the first four months of the year, foreign investors still signed major deals in the country and confirmed its ongoing investment appeal.
Hydrogen fuel cell maker Plug Power to expand operations with SK Group
May 05, 2021 | 17:54
Plug Power is signalling interest in potential markets, including Vietnam, South Korea, and China through a joint venture with SK Group.
South Korean investors back from recess
April 22, 2021 | 10:00
The South Korean investment landscape in Vietnam is brightening up, following new investments worth billions of dollars, with SK and Hanwha pouring a great deal into their projects.
M&A on cusp of post-COVID-19 surge
April 20, 2021 | 20:00
As global mergers and acquisitions activity continues to rebound following a pandemic-fuelled freeze, Vietnam is expected to benefit from the growth of deal-making.
Robust growth trends projected for investment in healthcare
April 09, 2021 | 10:00
Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmacy chains are increasingly getting new funds to expand their operations in local market, thereby securing access and availability of medical supplies and drugs for locals. However, concerns over adequate human resources in the sector dampen the bright prospects and could cause supply issues.
SK Group to acquire 16.26 per cent stake in VinCommerce
April 06, 2021 | 12:12
SK Group will acquire a 16.26 per cent stake in VinCommerce for a total cash consideration of $410 million.
New M&As in healthcare can evade pandemic uncertainties
November 20, 2020 | 20:59
Mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sector in 2020 have been held up due to the global health crisis – but prospects remaining enticing thanks to new drivers of interest.
South Koreans grow presence through substantial M&A
August 19, 2020 | 14:30
South Korean investors are employing mergers and acquisitions as a critical strategic instrument to secure a stronger footing in Vietnam.
M&A set for a bustling second half
July 08, 2020 | 08:00
M&A deal-making will probably increase at a steady pace in the second half of 2020, led by the upcoming mega deal of Vietnam’s leading brewer Sabeco.
SK Group expands pharma foothold
June 18, 2020 | 09:00
With SK Group recently joining the mergers and acquisitions race, Vietnam’s pharma and healthcare market is becoming more robust. However, newcomers are expected to face challenges amid increasingly mounting competition in the lucrative pharmaceutical market in the months to come, driven by the enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
SK Group acquires 25 per cent of Imexpharm
June 01, 2020 | 14:44
South Korean conglomerate SK Group has acquired a quarter interest in Imexpharm, adding to its considerable portfolio of shares in Vingroup, Masan, and PV Oil.
Local businesses in foreign bid risk
May 12, 2020 | 13:01
While the ongoing pandemic is taking a severe human and economic toll worldwide, deal-making activity in Vietnam is likely to maintain momentum as corporate leaders are being asked to make strategic decisions for hunting capital.
Cash-strapped local businesses hunting for foreign M&A deals
April 18, 2020 | 08:00
The coronavirus crisis is expected to create mergers and acquisitions opportunities for foreign dealmakers in the coming months as cash-starved Vietnamese companies seek funding to overcome their difficulties.
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