Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam has been ranked second after the US on a list of the world's most active, dynamic and potential markets for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year. According to the latest M&A Investment Index compiled by research firm Euromonitor, Vietnam's standing had increased from last year. Vietnam was listed among a group of countries with positive M&A prospects together with China, the Philippines, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. Euromonitor forecast that Vietnam would retain its position in the top 20 countries with the highest investment M&A index in 2021, surpassing China and Indonesia. According to the report, Vietnam was also in the top five markets with the fastest M&A growth performance in the world, behind Singapore, Ireland, the Philippines and Qatar. The driving force behind M&A deals in Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia was a result of foreign investments shifting from … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks second on M&A potential list
