Foreign firms seek smoother M&A procedures in Vietnam

Foreign firms seek smoother M&A procedures in Vietnam

The business community in Vietnam is calling for easier requirements to conduct merger and acquisition (M&A) deals that are set to thrive as the country's economy continues to open up.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's M&A market charms Japanese, Chinese investors

Vietnam's M&A market charms Japanese, Chinese investors

Japanese and Chinese investors are showing a robust interest in acquiring stakes in Vietnamese firms, according to experts at a workshop held Tuesday in Ho Chi Minh City.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam begins 2024 with M&A flourish

Vietnam begins 2024 with M&A flourish

2024 is shaping to be a favorable year for merger & acquisition (M&A) activities in Vietnam with several firms striking early deals and others announcing their intentions to do so.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Public Bank to spend $15 mln on acquiring RHB Securities Vietnam

Public Bank to spend $15 mln on acquiring RHB Securities Vietnam

Public Bank Vietnam, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s Public Bank Berhad, will spend VND374 billion ($15.24 million) on acquiring RHB Securities Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s M&A market faced rough seas in 2023: KPMG exec

Vietnam’s M&A market faced rough seas in 2023: KPMG exec

Vietnam's M&A market in 2023 followed the global downward trend even though the national economy remained relatively stable, writes Nguyen Cong Ai, KPMG Vietnam's deputy general director.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Navigating new horizons: Vietnam's M&A market gears for strategic growth

Navigating new horizons: Vietnam's M&A market gears for strategic growth

Vietnam's M&A market has evolved significantly overall with domestic firms becoming more assertive and sophisticated, while foreign investors increasingly view Vietnam as a key strategic market in Southeast Asia, write KPMG analysts.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

EuroCham raises concerns over recycling, intellectual property rights, M&A regulations

EuroCham raises concerns over recycling, intellectual property rights, M&A regulations

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) has raised a series of concerns and recommendations to the Vietnamese government in a bid to improve the country's business environment.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam sees famous medical and pharma M&A deals in 2023

Vietnam sees famous medical and pharma M&A deals in 2023

The year 2023 has witnessed many large M&A deals in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, with two international hospitals falling into the hands of foreign owners and a wave of foreign investors’ acquisitions of Vietnamese drug companies.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors dominate Vietnam's realty M&A market

Foreign investors dominate Vietnam's realty M&A market

As dominating players in Vietnam's merger & acquisition (M&A) real estate market, foreign investors are expected to pour a large amount of capital into the Vietnamese real estate market in the period 2024-2026, write Cushman & Wakefield analysts.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam real estate industry carries great M&A potential: execs

Vietnam real estate industry carries great M&A potential: execs

There is high potential for M&A transactions in Vietnam’s real estate sector across all segments, particularly industrial property, industry insiders said at a forum Tuesday.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam trade strategy strong, flexible like the bamboo: VinaCapital exec

Vietnam trade strategy strong, flexible like the bamboo: VinaCapital exec

Vietnam’s trade strategy can be likened to the bamboo - deep roots, but flexible to sway with the wind, said Khanh Vu, deputy managing director of VinaCapital.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam M&A market may reach $20 bln in next 3 years: exec

Vietnam M&A market may reach $20 bln in next 3 years: exec

The value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam is expected to reach $20 billion annually in the next three years as the country opens its economy up further, said Binh Le Vandekerckove, founder and CEO of ASART Deal Advisory Co.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japan's Sojitz wholly acquires Vietnam's food wholesaler New Viet Dairy

Japan's Sojitz wholly acquires Vietnam's food wholesaler New Viet Dairy

Japan’s multi-sector business Sojitz Corporation and its subsidiaries Sojitz Asia Pte. Ltd. and Sojitz Vietnam Company Ltd. have acquired the full ownership at Dai Tan Viet JSC (New Viet Dairy), a major food wholesaler in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam records $500 mln in real estate M&A in first half: JLL

Vietnam records $500 mln in real estate M&A in first half: JLL

The transaction value of real estate mergers & acquisitions in Vietnam totaled $500 million in the first half of this year, up 41.2% versus the same period of pre-pandemic 2019, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

M&As pick up pace in Vietnam property market

M&As pick up pace in Vietnam property market

Vietnam’s ailing real estate market is witnessing a rising number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, mostly with overseas buyers who can arrange capital sources to counter the credit crunch in the country.

Development potential of Vietnam's real estate market - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

M&A deals bail out property developers with cash flow troubles

M&A deals bail out property developers with cash flow troubles

Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, mostly with overseas buyers, have emerged as a solution for cash flow bottlenecks faced by Vietnamese real estate developers.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Healthcare sector poised to buck trend on falling M&A deals

Healthcare sector poised to buck trend on falling M&A deals

Adamed Pharma’s acquisition of DaviPharm, Bamboo Capital Group’s takeover of Tipharco, and Clermont Group’s presence in Hoan My Hospital are just a few of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that have been conducted in Vietnam's health sector.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam F&B chain industry sees mixed moves from investors

Vietnam F&B chain industry sees mixed moves from investors

Investors in Vietnam's food and beverage (F&B) chains have been blowing hot and cold in recent months.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam hospital market opens up to investors

Vietnam hospital market opens up to investors

Healthcare assets in Vietnam’s market of 100 million people are attracting attention from investors looking to expand in or enter the market.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Bamboo Capital to put more energy into infrastructure, drug sectors

Bamboo Capital to put more energy into infrastructure, drug sectors

Vietnamese conglomerate Bamboo Capital Group is driving its growth based on three core businesses - infrastructure, renewable energy, and real estate - and will invest more in the pharmaceutical sector, the corporation’s leadership said.

Bamboo Capital - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam's realty M&A market attracts interest, but no bites

Vietnam's realty M&A market attracts interest, but no bites

Foreign investors have shown an interest in Vietnam’s real estate merger and acquisition (M&A) market in the first months of 2023, but successful transactions have mainly failed to transpire.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam M&A forecast for a busy year: PwC

Vietnam M&A forecast for a busy year: PwC

Technology, media, telecoms, industrial manufacturing, automotive, financial services, energy, consumer markets, and health are forecast to offer opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam this year, a new PwC report said.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers on Asia Business Law Journal

Vietnam’s top 100 lawyers on Asia Business Law Journal

Asia Business Law Journal, a magazine focusing on the legal and regulatory environment in key Asian jurisdictions, has released its "A-List" of the 100 best practicing lawyers in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

M&A 2022 landscape, outlook for 2023

M&A 2022 landscape, outlook for 2023

KPMG Vietnam partner Nguyen Cong Ai provides an insight into Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market in 2022 and outlook for 2023.

KPMG - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Real estate M&A deals hit $1.5 bln in 9 months

Real estate M&A deals hit $1.5 bln in 9 months

Property services company Cushman & Wakefield provides an overview of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in Vietnam's real estate sector this year as the economy is getting back on track.

Real Estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s economic resilience will generate new M&A opportunities: forum

Vietnam’s economic resilience will generate new M&A opportunities: forum

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market could turn the corner heading into 2023, with many domestic and foreign companies across sectors in a position to tap opportunities.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Three Masan deals among Vietnam’s top 10 M&As

Three Masan deals among Vietnam’s top 10 M&As

Three transactions among the top 10 merger and acquisition deals, ranked by Vietnam M&A Business Forum 2022, belong to multi-sector corporation Masan Group.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japan’s Toho Gas makes foray into Vietnam market via acquisition

Japan’s Toho Gas makes foray into Vietnam market via acquisition

Toho Gas Co., one of Japan’s top three gas companies, has invested in Phuc Sang Minh Trade Engineering Services (PSE) to enter the Vietnamese gas market.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Headwinds in Vietnam M&As likely to attract strong investors

Headwinds in Vietnam M&As likely to attract strong investors

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in Vietnam continue to face headwinds but these market conditions are expected to bring new opportunities for passionate buyers in 2023, KPMG Vietnam partner Nguyen Cong Ai said Thursday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign investors find stake acquisitions fit in Vietnam energy race

Foreign investors find stake acquisitions fit in Vietnam energy race

Vietnam’s booming clean energy market has been urging foreign firms to get involved, with acquiring stakes from domestic investors probably a more convenient way.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

India’s edtech unicorn upGrad eyes Vietnamese market

India’s edtech unicorn upGrad eyes Vietnamese market

India’s edtech unicorn upGrad has earmarked $30 million for expansion in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Deal Street Asia quoted Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder and executive chairman of the app, as saying.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s Nutifood acquires 51% stake in Swedish food firm Cawells

Vietnam’s Nutifood acquires 51% stake in Swedish food firm Cawells

Vietnamese nutritional products maker Nutifood has acquired a controlling 51% stake in food company Cawells to further improve its Sweden-based ecosystem.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Mitsubishi buys Franklin Templeton’s stake in Vietnam logistics firm

Mitsubishi buys Franklin Templeton’s stake in Vietnam logistics firm

Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Logistics Corp. has acquired 13.63% of Vietnam’s Indo Trans Logistics from American investment firm Franklin Templeton.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Acquisition of Coke bottling business to attract millions in taxes: taxman

Acquisition of Coke bottling business to attract millions in taxes: taxman

Acquisition of the Coca-Cola bottling operations in Vietnam by Hong Kong-based Swire Pacific could attract millions of dollars in taxes in line with the law, a Vietnamese tax expert says.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Industrial real estate makes up 35% of property M&A deals in H1

Industrial real estate makes up 35% of property M&A deals in H1

Industrial real estate accounted for 35% of merger and acquisition deals in Vietnam's property sector in the first half of the year, second only to the office segment with 39%, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Industrial real estate - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7