Vietnam needs big deals to reach M&A value exceeding $8 billionVietNamNet Bridge - The total value of M&A deals made in 2017 was 8.4 billion, according to IMMA (Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances). More M&A deals with big value were made in the year among well-known corporations. 2017 was the fourth consecutive year which saw M&A value increasing after the recession in 2012-2013. The real estate market saw 35 M&A deals worth $614 million in total, equal to the value of the finance M&A market. The real estate market saw 35 M&A deals worth $614 million in total, equal to the value of the finance M&A market.