The Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam has made an important announcement regarding the publication of trademark application information, according to the latest changes to the Intellectual Property Law implemented on January 1, 2024. This notice aims to increase transparency and fairness in the trademark registration process. Article 110 of the Intellectual Property Law Amended According…
On November 28, 2023, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies of India (DGTR) officially issued a notice initiating an anti-dumping investigation on stainless steel welded pipe products originating or imported from Thailand and Vietnam. The goods under investigation are stainless steel welded pipes under HS codes: 7306 40 00, 7306 61 00; 7306 69 00,…
On November 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) published a notice initiating the countervailing activity investigation into the import of warm water shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. On October 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce received a request for an investigation into the application of countervailing duties related to the…
In the context of international businesses increasing quality standards, rejecting products, and goods originating from Vietnam due to their failure to meet international standards, the Vietnamese M&A market also faces similar challenges in terms of scale and quality of M&A deals. Although the number of M&A deals in Vietnam has increased in recent times, the…
10 noteworthy M&A transactions involving Vietnamese enterprises from 2009 to 2023 were unveiled during the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023. Here’s a summary of the 10 highlighted deals. 1. Masan Group’s Acquisition of VinComerce and VinEco (Vingroup Subsidiaries) In December 2019, Masan Group and VinGroup reached a preliminary agreement for the merger of MCH and VinCommerce,…
On November 28, during the 2023 Vietnamese M&A Forum, recognition was given to 10 prominent corporate acquisitions of foreign entities by Vietnamese enterprises within the 2009-2023 timeframe. 1. Saigon Coop’s acquisition of Auchan’s 18 supermarket chain (France) In 2019, Saigon Co.op reached a deal to take over all retail operations of Auchan in the Vietnamese…
In the context of a continuously evolving market and businesses coming to realize the significance of M&A strategies, M&A advisory firms have played a crucial role in assisting businesses with their transactions. Below is a list of 15 exemplary M&A advisory firms honored at the 2023 Vietnam Business Mergers and Acquisitions Forum. At the 2023…
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are becoming a crucial part of the global business strategies for numerous enterprises. Below is a list of 15 businesses with notable M&A strategies during the 2009-2023 period honored at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023. Within the framework of the 15th Vietnam M&A Forum in 2023, the Organizing Committee is conducting…
The first discussion session on the theme “New Momentum for the M&A Market” at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2023 saw the participation of experienced experts in the field of M&A in Vietnam and internationally. The discussion primarily focused on topics such as Vietnam’s opportunities amidst the disruption and restructuring of the global supply chain, as…
Within the framework of the M&A Vietnam Forum hosted by Investment Newspaper on November 28, the Organizing Committee disclosed the ten most substantial M&A transactions, considering their transaction values from 2009 to 2023. 1. ThaiBev Group (Thailand) acquires 54% of Saigon Beer (Sabeco) On December 18, 2017, Vietnam Beverage accomplished a successful auction, acquiring more…