Vietnam draws fresh interest from Bain Capital after Masan deal
Enthusiasm comes as country takes No. 2 fundraising spot in Southeast Asia in Q2 U.S.-based investment firm Bain Capital is investing in Vietnam, marking its first investment in the country. The firm recently bought around $200 million of local conglomerate Masan Group's convertible shares. Sarit Chopra, a partner with Bain Capital's Special Situations business, described Vietnam as one of the most exciting markets in Southeast Asia.
Published : 2 years ago by Staff Writer in Business
HANOI -- U.S.-based investment firm Bain Capital is betting big on Vietnam after closing its first investment in the country. It recently bought around $200 million of local conglomerate Masan Group's convertible shares.
"Vietnam is one of the most exciting markets in Southeast Asia," said Sarit Chopra, a partner with Bain Capital's Special Situations business.
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