1) In the past 12 months, notable M&A transactions in Vietnam included KEB Hana acquiring a 15% stake in Vietnam Development Bank, DHG Pharma becoming a subsidiary of Taisho, and SK Group acquiring a 6.15% stake in VinGroup. 2) M&A transactions in Vietnam usually involve share acquisitions or asset acquisitions, with share acquisitions being more common. Foreign investors typically acquire shares from existing shareholders or subscribe to new shares. 3) Factors that may affect Vietnam's M&A market in the next 12 months include the country's increasing integration into the global economy, pressure to privatize state-owned enterprises, and reforms to attract more