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Vietnam pulls in record PE investmentGlobal PE firms are warming to Vietnam, and they account for the bulk of the record $535 million plowed into the country in the first half of 2013.
- Mekong adds ex-CEO as partner
The Vietnam-based firm has hired Chad Ovel, who brings in operational expertise as the firm raises a new country fund.
- Lessons from Vietnam
What makes a successful investment in Vietnam? PEI asked two GPs with long histories in the country.
- Briefing: Vietnam investment
Changing dynamics in Asia are boosting private equity investment in Vietnam – perhaps more gradually this time around.
- KKR debuts in Vietnam
The global private equity firm’s $159m investment in the food unit of Masan Group is KKR’s fourth deal in Southeast Asia.
- Southeastern promises
Southeast Asia's potential deal landscape is often overlooked by regional fund managers that find it 'easier to invest in China or India', writes Siddharth Poddar.
- TPG, BankInvest invest $50m in Vietnamese conglomerate
TPG's second Vietnam deal is for a stake in one of the country's largest private companies, Masan Group, whose interests include food production and financial services.
- Bouncing back
As the stock market in Vietnam continues its rebound, private equity firms are back in the market raising capital for investments.
- Mekong Capital targets $150m for Fund III
The firm has launched the follow-up to Mekong Enterprise Fund II, with a target three times the size.
- Mekong Capital backs Vietnamese food company
The Vietnam-focused private equity firm has invested $9.4m in Masan Food through its $100m Vietnam Azalea Fund, which has $36m left to deploy. The business manufactures foods such as noodles, sauces and condiments.