Vietnam Economy

Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry has cemented its position as one of the country’s most successful export sectors. By 2025, it ranked as the world’s second-largest […]

By September 2025, Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions market has largely validated the cautious optimism projected earlier in the year. Investors faced external volatility and persistent domestic […]

July marked a turning point for Vietnam’s dealmaking environment. With 34 completed transactions and a combined value approaching $786 million, Vietnam’s July 2025 M&A Surge demonstrates […]

Ho Chi Minh City’s Financial Ambition and National Strategy Vietnam’s National Assembly has formally approved the development of two international financial centres (IFCs): one in Ho […]

In Vietnam’s 2025 M&A landscape, energy and tech sectors continue to attract premium EV/EBITDA multiples, driven by policy tailwinds and structural demand. Evaluating the Vietnam sector […]

Structuring deals in today’s trade environment requires more than commercial alignment. Acquirers must now anticipate regulatory shocks, origin audits, and geopolitical fallout as part of baseline […]

Vietnam’s public listing channels—particularly HOSE and HNX—remain constrained, with narrow IPO windows and heightened regulatory scrutiny slowing exit timelines for private equity funds. As a result, […]

Vietnam’s monetary backdrop remains relatively stable, with the State Bank holding rates even as global central banks maintain tightening cycles. But stability has not translated into […]

In Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the next wave of private equity (PE) investment is increasingly defined by succession. Founder succession buy-out strategies are becoming essential […]

Vietnam’s corporate governance reform is no longer theoretical—it is being implemented. A new governance code, coupled with ASEAN Scorecard benchmarks and institutional investor pressure, is reshaping […]

As Southeast Asia’s digital economy accelerates, investors are increasingly turning toward micro-app roll-ups to gain exposure to scalable, capital-efficient growth. These lightweight applications—often in verticals such […]

Balancing downside protection with upside participation in staged infusions PropTech in Southeast Asia is entering a new phase. What began with basic listing platforms and CRM […]

Green finance is no longer a niche product—it is now a central filter in capital markets. In Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the convergence of ESG […]

In Vietnam’s dynamic M&A landscape, not every investor seeks control on day one. Step-up acquisitions—where capital is deployed in phases, starting from a minority position—have become […]

Vietnam’s tech sector continues to attract cross-border M&A. With strong fundamentals—young digital consumers, fast-growing platforms, and high mobile engagement—the market looks ripe for investment. However, any […]

Vietnam’s 2025 Land Law brings overdue clarity to real estate M&A—but it also introduces new hurdles. For deals involving industrial, hospitality, or mixed-use sites, land-use rules […]

When a deal looks cheap on paper but unravels in execution, the damage is rarely short-term. In Vietnam, hidden risks—licensing gaps, zoning changes, or undisclosed partners—don’t […]

Vietnam’s dealflow doesn’t live in pitch decks. Foreign investors looking to deploy capital in high-growth sectors must rethink how M&A pipelines are built—because the best opportunities […]

Vietnam’s M&A environment is evolving fast, and with it, so are the tools dealmakers use to navigate regulatory constraints. As foreign ownership caps and execution risks […]

In Vietnam, what looks approved on paper often remains stuck in practice. Foreign investors see land-use rights, company licenses, or investment certificates and assume execution can […]

Vietnam continues to attract serious foreign investment, but entering the market isn’t just about valuation or sector selection — it’s about how you enter. Should you […]

Foreign investors often arrive expecting to negotiate on price in Vietnam. But those who unlock real value understand that valuation does not define success. Structuring does. […]

Vietnam still commands global investor attention, but the capital targeting it in 2025 looks nothing like it did a few years ago. Institutional buyers have become […]

Circular economy isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about cutting costs, optimizing inputs, and future-proofing businesses. For Vietnam’s SMEs, the payoff is real. As supply chains shift and […]

Vietnamese SMEs often assume the circular economy is out of reach—too costly, too complex, or simply designed for big corporations. In reality, these misconceptions are holding […]

Vietnam has become one of Asia’s most consistent growth stories, moving from poverty to lower-middle-income status in just three decades. Yet beneath the success lies a […]

Vietnam’s next phase of economic growth will not come from more factories or more workers. It will come from better use of technology, data, and innovation […]

Vietnam’s long-term productivity depends on more than technology or capital. Legal and institutional frameworks now decide whether Total Factor Productivity (TFP) can rise fast enough to […]

Vietnam’s growth markets, from healthcare to education to branded food, remain magnets for international capital. Yet in many of these sectors, foreign ownership limits (FOL) make […]

Vietnam’s healthcare market ranks among Southeast Asia’s most compelling investment stories. Rising incomes, an ageing population, and chronic undercapacity have driven unprecedented demand for private hospitals […]

Vietnam’s golf sector has become a magnet for domestic and foreign investors eager to capitalize on the country’s booming tourism economy. New courses are announced every […]

Many foreign investors entering Vietnam’s booming real estate market assume that land itself is the prize. In reality, the real leverage lies in the paperwork—zoning decisions, […]

Vietnam’s family-owned businesses are the backbone of its economy, driving everything from premium consumer brands to industrial supply chains. Yet many global investors enter the market […]

In Vietnam’s fast-evolving M&A landscape, the party across the negotiation table often isn’t the one who truly holds the keys. Proxy structures, nominee arrangements, and opaque […]