US private equity firm KKR & Co, formerly known as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP, sold half of its holdings in Viet Nam's leading consumer goods company Masan Consumer.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Masan is just a “rookie” in the beverage market, but it is a name big enough for the experienced warriors to look out for.

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VietNamNet Bridge – Food processors tend to spend more money on marketing and the distribution networks.

VietNamNet Bridge – An American investment fund has doubled its investment in Masan Consumer Corporation based on its trust in the potential development of Vietnam.

While most investors keep hesitant in making investment decisions at this moment, in the context of the economic downturn, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) still march forward in the Vietnamese market.