Chairman, Dragon Capital Vietnam

Born in the UK, Dominic graduated from Exeter University with a degree in Law and Sociology, then worked in financial markets in London and Hong Kong. He studied at Hanoi General University for two years, then founded Dragon Capital in 1994. Fluent in Vietnamese, Dominic actively promotes financial market development and governance, and is a director of various Vietnamese public companies. He received an OBE from Queen Elizabeth in 2006, and was awarded the Labour Medal by the Vietnamese President in 2014. His interests and passions range from Vietnamese art – for which he was made an Honorary Member of the Vietnamese Heritage Association – to biodiversity and eliminating the illegal trade in wildlife

Senior Director, RECOF Corporation

Majima has been involved in cross-border M&A transactions at RECOF Corporation for over 25 years. His experience includes:

• Since RECOF’s entry into Vietnam in 2011, involvement in the completion of 15 transactions between Japan and Vietnam, in such sectors as consumer finance, manufacturing, distribution, logistics and real estate development,
• Actively promoting and supporting dozens of other transactions between Vietnam and Japan, in various sectors ranging from retail, food, packaging, IT and services to engineering, construction and energy,
• Japan outbound transactions, advising Japanese companies to invest in Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand as well as the US, France, Germany, Italy, etc.,
• Japan inbound transactions, with the clients including French, German, and US listed companies, supporting the entry and expansion of their businesses in Japan through M&A,
• Developing and promoting deals with the global network of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, with 30 M&A advisors covering over 50 countries, in which RECOF is the member for Japan and Vietnam, and
• Japan domestic restructuring transactions of distressed companies, supporting the financing from Japanese and non-Japanese strategic investors.

Majima was born in 1965 in Tokyo, graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 1988 and INSEAD in France in 1993. Prior to joining RECOF Corporation in 1998, Majima worked at Yamaichi Securities Co., Ltd. for 10 years, during which he started as securities analyst and then engaged in capital markets financing of non-Japanese public and private entities.

Senior Partner, Deal Advisory,

KPMG Vietnam

Background 

Dr. Ai has been working for KPMG since 1998, in Slovakia and Vietnam of which he has been involved in providing market entry and deal advisory services to many international companies seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam.

Dr. Ai’s expertise lies in strategy formulation, market feasibility study, strategic business location analysis, acquisition target identification and analysis, and commercial due diligence.

Relevant Industry Experience

Dr. Ai has managed a portfolio of clients in various industries. Some of his recent projects include:

• Led a team to conduct business strategy development for one of the leading underground construction companies in Vietnam
• Led a team to conduct business strategy development for one of the leading private telecommunication firms in Vietnam
• Led a team to conduct business restructuring strategy for one of the major rubber corporations in Vietnam
• Assisted a large investor from Hong Kong in assessing the Vietnam Dairy Market for their investment decision
• Assisted one of the largest Korean beauty retail chains in designing market entry retail strategy to support its future expansion in Vietnamese market
• Led a team to assist a high-tech park in conducting an evaluation research of its business model, and compared with similar business in Asia including ASEAN
• Managed a team to assist one of the global biggest chocolate manufacturers in conducting a review on Vietnam cocoa sector
• Led a team to assist a Singaporean company operating in Vietnam in conducting a market study on Vietnam sugar processing industry
• Assigned by the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam to lead a team to conduct a diagnostic review on Vinafood 2, the dominating enterprise of rice processing and trading in Vietnam
• Led a team to assist a large Japanese corporation in conducting a CDD on the two Targets operating in the flour industry to assist the acquisition plan
• Managed a team to conduct in-depth market analysis on Vietnamese coffee market and provide a CDD services on Target company for acquisition purpose
• Led a team to conduct an in-depth market analysis on Vietnamese rice market and provide a CDD services on Target company for acquisition purpose
• Conducted corporate intelligence service on an FMCG distributor in Vietnam to assist a Thailand confectionery company with their investment in Vietnam

Chairperson, VILAF

Ms. Duyen has extensive experience in cross-border M&A and financing transactions in Vietnam, with a strong focus on the financial services, fintech, technology, regulated services, energy and infrastructure, and real estate sectors. With 20 years of practice in the Vietnamese market, she has consistently been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Vietnam by IFLR1000 and Legal500 and as an Elite Practitioner by Asialaw.

She has been awarded Asialaw Vietnam Female Lawyer of the Year, ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers, IFLR Asia Best Lawyers and IFLR1000 Women Leaders.

She is a Fulbright Scholar and holds an LL.M. from Temple University School of Law and a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Head of Property Development/Residential, Real Estate (Vietnam), Keppel Ltd

Lee Leong Seng is currently the Head of Property Development/ Residential in Keppel’s Real Estate Division (Vietnam). He is also the General Director for various project companies such as Saigon Sports City, Riviera Point and the JV developments with Khang Dien.

Leong Seng has cumulated more than 25 years of working experience in the real estate industry. He started his career in 1999 and has held leadership positions for more than 10 years, such as Head of Project Division in NTUC Choicehomes, Head of Malaysia market in UOL Group Limited, General Manager/Managing Director for Surbana Jurong in Myanmar. His diverse experience includes managing and overseeing businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Myanmar. He has been involved in different types of development such as industrial, residential, commercial, mixed development and other infrastructure projects.

Leong Seng holds Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with honours from the National University of Singapore.

• CEO, Phuc Khang Corporation 
• Vice president, Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association 
• Vice chair, Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association. 
• General director Phuc Khang Investment & Construction JSC
• Red Star Award 2019 Entrepreneur
• Member, Vietnam Green Building Council

CEO Luu Thi Thanh Mau is a founder of Phuc Khang Corporation, which was named in the top 10 leading enterprises in sustainable development in Vietnam in 2021 and 2022 by the Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD); Ho Chi Minh City Green Business 2024; Outstanding Enterprise in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

Some charity programmes for the community launched or accompanied by Mau include the Green Heart Volunteer campaign, the Zero-VND Tet Mini Supermarket, Road to Knowledge, and the Green Study Tour, which spread green knowledge to young generations at home and abroad.

With her dedication and enthusiasm, Mau has been honoured with titles and awards such as the Red Star Award for Outstanding Young Vietnamese Entrepreneur in 2019; Outstanding Vietnamese Businesswoman at the Golden Rose Cup 2021; Top 10 Inspirational Entrepreneurs in 2021; and the Women in Green Building Leadership Award in 2022 by the World Green Building Council.

Most recently, Mau was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. The honour is for individuals with achievements in making positive contributions through activities of the City Business Association and social charity work over the past 20 years.

Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of M&A Advisory, KPMG in Vietnam

The Anh is a Partner who leads the M&A practice in Vietnam. The Anh has more than 16 years’ experience in equity investment and cross-border M&A. He starts his financial career as equity research analyst at the country’s largest investment bank then move to work as a public-equity fund manager before finally settling down as a M&A advisor. His clients are high growing private companies who are on the right track to be the market leader in their own industry segment or large local conglomerates/experienced founders who want to monetize their established business or foreign investors who seek his advice to be able to invest in the right local partner. The Anh believes in developing right sector expertise in order to provide more insights for his clients. His industry focus are consumer and retail as well as he has keen interest in tech-related/start-up industry. Besides, The Anh is also KPMG’s lead contact for Private Equity clients.

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Mr. Seck Yee Chung is a partner based in Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Seck has extensive experience in foreign investment, corporate/commercial, M&A, IT/C, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and securities matters, and is recognised a leading lawyer for corporate/M&A and IT/C in Vietnam by Chambers Global and Chambers Asia.

Mr. Seck has dealt with a wide range of investment projects and major M&A deals, and advised and assisted on corporate, commercial and regulatory compliance matters, including foreign direct investment licensing, market access under WTO, disclosures, registrations, competition and anti-corruption compliance, over a diverse range of industries, from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and  food & beverage, to manufacturing, property, software, IT, media and telecommunication, and aviation, both in Vietnam and throughout the region.  As Vice-President of the Singapore Business Group (Ho Chi Minh City Chapter), he is also actively involved in the Vietnam Business Forum, and serves the Government’s Advisory Council on Administrative Reform. Mr. Seck graduated from the Law School of the National University of Singapore (1996) and was admitted to the Singapore Bar (1997).

CEO, Head of M&A, ASART Deal Advisory

Binh is a dedicated and experienced advisor in M&A and strategy in Vietnam. She founded ASART and has led all aspects of the firm since 2017. She serves as Vice Chair for Capital Market and Financial Services Committee and Vice Chair for ESG Committee at AmCham Vietnam. She is also a member of RMIT's Alumni Advisory Board.

For the last 16 years, Binh has been working with many prominent entrepreneurs, key stakeholders, and top executives of leading multinational and Vietnamese companies to deliver M&A transactions and strategic projects. She has a unique set of track records, experiences, and skills in M&A, finance, strategy, valuation, executive negotiations, due diligence, structure, commercial performance, accounting, tax, legal, family-owned businesses, government relations, advocacy, and market research. Her current work is the optimal combination of these areas with an emphasis on value creation and sustainable growth.

Binh has assisted and advised 250+ companies for 120+ projects from 15+ countries and 10+ industries, with a total value of USD4.5+ billion. Binh holds an MBA from Indiana University through a full-ride scholarship and a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from RMIT University. Prior to ASART, she worked for KPMG, Lafarge, and Purdue University (as a Graduate Assistant while obtaining her MBA).

Chairman, Gamuda Land Vietnam

Angus Liew is the Chairman of Vietnam Operations at Gamuda Land, where he oversees the company’s operations in the Vietnamese market. He brings a broad range of expertise in real estate development, covering engineering, construction management, master-planning, sales, and marketing.

Before assuming the role of Chairman in 2022, Angus was the General Director of Gamuda Land Vietnam. His tenure in Vietnam began in 2008, providing him with a deep understanding of the country’s cultural norms and pivotal business issues. Under his leadership, Gamuda Land has successfully developed major projects such as Celadon City in Ho Chi Minh City and Gamuda City in Hanoi, focusing on creating sustainable and holistic townships.

Mr. Liew is an alumnus of University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). He further advanced his academic credentials by obtaining a Master of Science from Heriot-Watt University. He has a Professional Engineer Membership with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), as well as the Institute of Engineers Malaysia.

Executive Vice Chairman, Bamboo Capital Group (BCG)

Mr. Pham Minh Tuan holds the position of Executive Vice Chairman of BCG. In this position, Mr. Tuan is responsible for overall management of BCG's activities. At the same time, he is also responsible for investor relations, participating in strategic planning and realizing value for BCG's investment projects.

Mr. Tuan is also the CEO of BCG Energy - a member company of BCG operating in the field of renewable energy. He directly manages BCG's key energy projects.

Before joining BCG, Mr. Tuan is a senior financial expert of BMO Nesbitt Burns Wealth Management, one of Canada's largest securities brokerage firms and investment service management for individual customers. In addition, he used to work at Citibank Canada with the position of Vice President, in charge of statutory financial statements. Before that, he worked at the Montreal Bank as a Senior Financial Manager.

He completed his Master of Business in Banking and Finance from Monash University (Australia). He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom (ACCA-UK).

Chairwoman cum General Director, Kim Oanh Group

Managing Partner, Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam)

Tel: +84 862 082 099 (Vietnam) / +65 9693 2255 (Singapore)

General Line: +84 28 3622 8800

oh.hsiuhau@agasia.law

KEY PRACTICE(S)

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

ADMISSION(S)

Singapore Bar (2001)

EDUCATION

LL.B. (Hons), National University of Singapore

Hsiu-Hau is the Managing Partner of Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam). He specialises in mergers and acquisitions (both by way of acquisition of shares and acquisition of businesses), joint ventures and private equity transactions, in Singapore as well as in the South-east Asian region, particularly in Vietnam and Myanmar. He spent a year in Vietnam in 2008 and was based in Myanmar for four years prior to taking up his role in Vietnam.

Hsiu-Hau is concurrently a Partner of Allen & Gledhill and a Director of Allen & Gledhill (Myanmar). He also heads up the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice at the Myanmar office. Hsiu-Hau has extensive experience advising on cross-border transactions, especially on transactions involving the emerging markets in the region and is familiar with the legal and practical issues parties encounter when dealing in such markets.

In Vietnam, Hsiu-Hau has been involved in a number of major projects and M&A transactions over a wide range of industries such as real estate, logistics, education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, food and beverage and energy.

Hsiu-Hau was recently recognised as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500’s inaugural M&A Private Practice Powerlist – Asia Pacific 2024

Managing Partner, ASL Law Firm (ASL LAW)

Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong (Pham) is a Managing Partner of ASL LAW. For many consecutive years, he has been recognized as one of the leading lawyers in Vietnam by global legal ranking organizations such as Legal500, ASIA LAW, WTR, and IFLR. Notably, Asia Business Law Journal has named him among the Top 100 Lawyers in Vietnam, and IFLR has ranked him as one of the highly regarded lawyers in Vietnam for Corporate Law and M&A.

With over 18 years of experience, Lawyer Pham Duy Khuong specializes in a wide range of legal services, M&A, franchising, intellectual property, foreign investment consulting, labor law, cross-border services, trade law, anti-dumping and countervailing, and corporate law.

Lawyer Pham advises clients from the simple creative ideas to complicated cases. He not only provides legal advice in Vietnam, but also in foreign countries including Asia, Europe and the others through his associates in these jurisdictions.

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