HCMC – Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market saw substantial growth in the first nine months of this year, with deal value rising 45.9% year-on-year to US$3.2 billion, according to data presented at the M&A Vietnam Forum on November 27.
The surge was attributed to a strong economic outlook, growing investor confidence, and supportive government policies, as highlighted by speakers at the forum.
Vietnam’s M&A market is fueled by a solid macroeconomic foundation, strategic reforms, and the Government’s vision for comprehensive digital transformation, said Le Trong Minh, editor-in-chief of Dau Tu newspaper, the event’s organizer.
Key sectors driving the M&A activity included real estate, consumer staples, and industrials, which collectively accounted for 88% of the total deal value. The average deal size reached US$56.3 million, according to the data.
Experts expressed optimism for 2025, forecasting a revival of delayed deals and increased participation from foreign investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the U.S., attracted by Vietnam’s favorable investment environment.
The Government’s tax incentives, business regulatory reforms, and strategic support for high-growth sectors are expected to serve as practical policies aimed at positioning Vietnam as an attractive market for cross-border capital flows.
