private equity

M&A Vietnam: Gearing up for a new era

March 30, 2024 | 10:30

The M&A market in Vietnam at present is so much different than decades ago. As foreign investors step into a new era, understanding the intricacies of the Vietnamese market becomes paramount.

Warburg Pincus celebrates 10 years in Vietnam

November 10, 2023 | 20:21

Renowned private equity firm Warburg Pincus celebrated its 10th anniversary of investing in Vietnam on November 9.

Raffles Family Office bolsters private equity focus in Southeast Asia

May 31, 2023 | 12:03

In an effort to diversify its portfolio, Raffles Family Office is placing increased emphasis on private equity transactions within Southeast Asia.

Private equity deal value plunges by half in SE Asia

April 24, 2023 | 12:40

According to Bain & Co.'s Southeast Asia Private Equity Report 2023, the private equity (PE) deal market in the region had a disappointing run in 2022.

Report depicting global M&A market performance in first half of 2022

July 15, 2022 | 17:34

PwC Vietnam on July 15 released a press statement reviewing global M&A market performance in the first half of 2022.

Private equity firms pivot investment focus in Vietnam amid crisis

July 26, 2021 | 13:06

Private equity firms are actively seeking potential investment targets in Vietnam with a number of deals being secured during the fourth COVID-19 outbreak.

Vietnam standing its ground in private equity realm

March 10, 2021 | 10:58

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted countless lives and businesses, causing the world’s economy to slump as global GDP shrunk by 4.1 per cent in 2020, as estimated by S&P. Nonetheless, Vietnam stood out as one of the brighter spots of 2020 with an estimated GDP growth rate of 2.91 per cent thanks to its effective handling of the pandemic.

Bright prospects for private equity

October 27, 2020 | 19:05

Dealmaking in the private sector is expected to grow as more private equity funds target the Vietnamese market.

Warburg Pincus focuses investment on China, Southeast Asia and Vietnam

June 28, 2019 | 14:58

Warburg Pincus new equity fund in China – SEA II attracted investment from Warburg Pincus' current funds as well as new investors.

Focus on upside lessons from the private equity

June 24, 2019 | 09:15

Maintaining, or returning to, sustainable profitable growth is always a huge challenge for any business, with many of them initiating complex transformation programmes to achieve this goal.

What to know before attracting investments from private equity firms

March 15, 2019 | 08:00

What PE funds can bring to Vietnam businesses are not only about providing capital, but also about other aspects of operation, including corporate governance, business ideas, relationship and experience.

MEF II sells final investment in Vietnam

August 13, 2018 | 17:18

MEF II has successfully divested 100 per cent of its final remaining investment, resulting in the fund achieving a net return multiple of 4.5 times.

Private equity industry breaks records

August 03, 2018 | 14:00

The Asia-Pacific private equity industry has achieved its best all-around performance to date and is setting new records, while challenges are looming on the horizon.

Private equity finds its way into local banking

March 31, 2018 | 11:09

The local banking sector is regaining its place in the sun this year, as more banks are due to get listed on the stock exchanges, while others are undertaking capital raising rounds where more shares are on offer to potential investors.