Advanced industries encompass sectors such as automotive, aerospace, industrials, electronics, and semiconductors. Several structural forces are shaping M&A in these sectors globally. Geopolitical disruptions and supply-chain vulnerabilities are pushing companies to strengthen vertical integration and supplier control, while rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies are accelerating acquisitions aimed at securing new capabilities. While established in

The rising tension involving Iran is creating a measurable disruption in global energy markets. The immediate pressure point is the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime corridor that carries approximately 20% of global oil supply and a similar share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade. Close-up Middle East Map of Strait of Hormuz – Source: Canva Recent incidents affecting 03 tankers, prompting roughly 200 vessels to anchor near the Strait to avoid transit risk. War-risk insurance

According to the Vietnam Tech & Venture Capital Outlook 2025 by VinVentures, Vietnam is entering the early stages of the “AI Factory” era, a structural transformation defined by accelerated policy execution, large-scale investment in hyperscale AI data centers, and rising foreign capital inflows. This transition is laying the foundation for Vietnam to integrate more deeply into the global value chain through science, technology, and innovation, with a strategic focus on mast

A global memory chip shortage is driving up prices and forcing AI and consumer electronics firms to compete for scarce supply. Over the past few months, the memory chip shortage has led to a growing gap in the stock market, with companies linked to AI demand performing better than those facing higher costs and supply limits. As of February 2026, the usual boom-and-bust cycle in semiconductors appears to be shifting, with strong AI investment extending the current growth phase

Vietnam enters 2026 within a more coherent economic and institutional environment than in recent years. Across public policy, capital allocation, and technology adoption, there is a growing emphasis on productivity, implementation quality, and long-term competitiveness. Together, these priorities are gradually establishing a more predictable foundation for private capital deployment. As Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam noted at the 14th National Congress, “Without innovatio