M&A
Vietnam’s merger and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2022 is forecast to include big deals worth billions of dollars in the banking industry.
Vietnam's M&A market shows sign of recovery
Foreign investors keen on VN real estate market
Strength to strength for real estate M&A
More bank M&A deals on the horizon
This year, changes of hands are likely at some banks, in addition to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and share sales to foreign partners.
13-year struggle ends with victory for Vietnamese investor
A 13-year confrontation between Vietnamese and foreign investors at a leading sweets manufacturing company has come to an end: the Vietnamese investor has acquired the entire company while the South Korean investor has left.
M&A in technology booms during pandemic
The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) market in Viet Nam has been going through a downturn due to the pandemic, but the technology sector is bucking the trend.
Vietnam’s 10 outstanding M&A deals in 2021
During the 10-month period, Vietnam’s M&A market attracted over US$8.8 billion, a surge of 18% against 2020 and 13.7% compared to the pre-pandemic period in 2019.
Improvements set up insurers for new M&A deals
Deep-pocketed actors planning to get into mergers and acquisitions are placing a greater emphasis on Vietnam’s insurance, bolstered by fresh digital capabilities and a supportive legal framework.
Early-stage groups expanding startups ecosystem
The gradual maturity of Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is expected to boost fundraising and dealmaking activities.
Investors upbeat about M&A prospects in Vietnam
Despite a slowdown in M&A during the pandemic, investors still expect a rebound in deal-making in Vietnam thanks to the country's long-term growth potential.
VPBank completes transaction of 49% stake in FE Credit to Japan’s SMBC Group
VPBank has completed transition of 49% stake in VPBank Finance Company Ltd. to SMBC Consumer Finance.
Realtors spend trillions of dong to buy land during pandemic
Realtors with strong financial capability are collecting land for large projects in the future.
Domestic groups move over to buyer’s side in M&A deals
Vietnamese groups are becoming more active in acquiring other businesses, while overseas investors are seeing themselves hindered amid continued travel restrictions.
Curbs fail to faze South Korean M&A
According to data from MergerMarket, which is a business development tool designed specifically for the M&A sector, South Korean investors have carried out 69 M&A deals in Vietnam since 2005, with a total value of $5.1 billion.
THACO completes purchase of RoK’s Emart hypermarket in Vietnam
THACO said it has completed the acquisition of hypermarket business in Vietnam of Emart Inc of the Republic of Korea
Vietnamese giants acquire foreign corporations
In 2020, Masan took over the tungsten division of H.C. Starck Tungsten, the world’s leading manufacturer with thermal resistance technology, as part of its plan to become a leading high-tech industrial material manufacturer.
Securities stocks soar amid M&A activities
Securities stocks have seen significant growth in market prices thanks to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam.
Japanese investors secure foothold in leading Vietnamese brands through M&A
Japanese investors have poured billions of dollars to purchase stakes at Vietnamese businesses over the past decade.
Attracting billions of USD, VN billionaire acquires many local brands
The flow of international capital has helped Vietnamese businesses grow quickly and build multi-sectoral businesses via big mergers and acquisition deals.