Unpacking new momentum in Vietnam’s M&A market
Participants at the Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Forum 2025 delved into the new momentum driving Vietnam's M&A landscape, highlighting emerging opportunities and practical solutions for executing successful transactions.
Reshaping the country’s digital finance sector
In their joint analysis, Ankita Dhawan, head of Middle East and India at The Metis Institute, and Ly Nguyen, manager of Asia-Pacific Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, highlight how Danang is preparing to pilot the use of digital currencies in everyday ...
Forum honours outstanding M&A deals, strategies, and advisory firms
At the 17th Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Forum held on December 9, the organising committee announced the outstanding M&A deals and advisory firms of 2024-2025, as evaluated by an independent selection committee.
Landscape strong for domestic acquisitions
Domestic companies continue to intensify their buying sprees as they accelerate restructuring and business consolidation amid a volatile economic environment.
FDI in Vietnam jumps on additional capital and share purchases
Foreign investment in Vietnam is continuing to rise sharply, driven by capital adjustments and share purchases, despite a slight decrease in newly registered funds.
Vingroup broadens Africa footprint with $28 million DRC move
Vingroup is expanding its overseas footprint with a new investment aimed at testing opportunities in Africa’s emerging markets.
Visa and Techcombank win AmCham’s 2025 ESG Tech Innovation Award for Eco Card
Visa and Techcombank have been jointly honoured with the prestigious 2025 AmCham ESG Tech Innovation Award for their groundbreaking Techcombank Visa Eco Card.
THACO and Hyundai Rotem sign strategic railway partnership
THACO and Hyundai Rotem have launched a strategic partnership to localise rail production in Vietnam, supporting the country’s expanding railway network.
VIB's Dual Earnings solution reshapes personal money management
VIB's Dual Earnings solution, which is reshaping how Vietnamese people manage their personal finances, has quickly become a preferred choice for many of today's young, forward-thinking consumers.
Foreign funds accumulate consumer stocks in Vietnam
Foreign investors recorded several net buying sessions over the past fortnight in Vietnam, including two sessions with net inflows of more than $24 million each, while consumer stocks have emerged as a key focus for overseas funds.
Expansions in healthcare more likely
Vietnam’s healthcare sector closed 2025 with robust merger and acquisition (M&A) momentum. Major transactions from institutional investors demonstrated the market’s depth, while established platforms backed by private equity (PE) pursued strategic add-ons and infrastructure expansion. The year demonstrated that Vietnam’s healthcare M&A market operates on ...
Fundamentals required for M&A wins
Japanese investors are taking meaningful, strategic steps in the Vietnamese market towards a long-term presence in the market. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division at RECOF Corporation, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the strategies of Japanese dealmakers in Vietnam.
When infrastructure shapes the flow of capital in logistics
Vietnam is entering into its most ambitious phase of public investment in a decade, with major infrastructure projects such as the North–South Expressway, Long Thanh International Airport, and the Can Gio and Lien Chieu seaports.
Outlook in M&A solid for Singapore
As Vietnam emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic rising economies, Singapore has consistently ranked as one of its top investors, contributing substantial foreign direct investment to the country.
Fresh M&A cycle ahead as reforms begin to take effect
Dealmaking seems to be on the rise in the Vietnamese market. Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers of the FOM University and Quynh Nguyen, an M&A, IPO, and fundraising consultant from the Hoa Sen University, highlighted the significant developments aimed at attracting international transactions to Vietnam.

