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Part 2 - Unlocking energy investment at scale: contracts, infrastructure and market confidence
Australia’s utility‑scale battery market has reached an inflection point. Over the past year, big batteries have moved decisively beyond their original role as a transitional firming solution, e ...
AFR Business Summit 2026
As a major sponsor of the AFR Business Summit 2026, Allens supported two days of rigorous discussion between Australia’s leading business figures, investors and policymakers on the forces shapin ...
Port M&A in Vietnam: opportunities and pathways for foreign investors
The port sector plays a critical role in Vietnam’s export-driven economy and has consistently attracted international investment. In recent years, foreign investors have increasingly favoured M& ...
Vietnam’s insurance market rebounds: what foreign investors need to know
Vietnam’s insurance sector, supported by favourable demographics and low insurance penetration, has long been an attractive destination for foreign investment. Although the market faced a tempor ...
Healthcare and pharma M&A in Vietnam: key considerations for foreign investors
Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are entering a defining decade, with demand for high‑quality care accelerating, driven by an ageing population, rising incomes and a government eager to modernise the system. ...
Critical minerals in 2026: the rise of rare earths and lessons from the lithium boom
If 2024 left the critical minerals sector slightly battered and bruised, 2025 saw it return with vengeance. A number of factors drove this recovery: Greater long-term optimism around the demand profi ...
Merger reforms: a mandatory and suspensory merger regime with the ACCC as decision maker
The final regulations for Australia's new merger regime have been released. The regime applies to any deals closing on or after 1 January 2026. The latest version includes changes to the asset, s ...
Education M&A in Vietnam: a legal roadmap for foreign investors
Vietnam’s private education sector is experiencing rapid growth, underpinned by favourable demographics and a strong national commitment to educational advancement. ...
The ASX Listing Rules up for review but still fit for purpose: the case for retaining the existing policy settings on reverse takeovers
Merger transactions without a vote of the shareholders of each merger party are back in the headlines as a second deal sparks fresh tension and mounting calls from the Australian investment community ...
Vietnam bond investment guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. ...