Vietnam Raises Merger Control Thresholds from July 2026: What Investors Should Know

Vietnam raises merger control thresholds from July 2026 for investors, M&A transactions and economic concentration filings

Vietnam will raise several key merger control thresholds from 1 July 2026, marking an important Vietnam Competition Law update 2026 for investors, multinational corporations, private equity funds, strategic buyers, joint venture partners and businesses planning M&A transactions in Vietnam. The change forms part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to reduce administrative procedures, simplify business conditions and…

Competition Law Vietnam: Antitrust Compliance, Merger Control, Economic Concentration and Abuse of Dominance

Competition law Vietnam guide covering antitrust compliance, merger control, economic concentration and abuse of dominance

Vietnam’s competition law regime has entered a more active and sophisticated stage. As Vietnam continues to attract foreign investment, expand digital commerce, strengthen domestic enterprises, and integrate into regional and global supply chains, businesses must pay closer attention to competition law Vietnam, antitrust compliance Vietnam, merger control Vietnam, economic concentration Vietnam, and abuse of dominance…

ASL LAW Wins Vietnam – Client Satisfaction at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026

ASL LAW partner receives Vietnam – Client Satisfaction award at Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026 ceremony

A proud milestone has been established as ASL LAW participated in a regional ASEAN award for the first time and was immediately honored in a category that directly reflects service quality—Client Satisfaction. This achievement not only recognizes the firm’s collective efforts but also affirms ASL LAW’s long-standing client-centric development strategy. ASL LAW Makes Its Mark…

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam: Strategies and Legal Framework

ASL LAW M&A attorneys conducting a strategy session with an international investment client at Ho Chi Minh City office

M&A legal framework Vietnam strategic guide is a crucial reference for foreign investors, corporations, and financial institutions seeking to enter or expand in Vietnam through mergers and acquisitions. As Vietnam continues to attract strong foreign direct investment and corporate restructuring activities, M&A transactions have become a key strategy for market entry, expansion, and consolidation. Understanding…

M&A Strategic Guidance and Legal Risks in Vietnam?

ASL LAW M&A attorneys conducting strategic planning session with investment client at Ho Chi Minh City office

Vietnam continues to attract strong investor interest across manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, real estate, and consumer sectors. For foreign investors and corporate decision-makers, understanding M&A strategic guidance and legal risks Vietnam is essential to ensure transaction security and regulatory compliance. From cross-border M&A due diligence requirements Vietnam to antitrust filing thresholds Competition Law 2018 Vietnam,…

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam: Process and Legal Considerations

ASL LAW M&A attorneys conducting due diligence review with international client at Ho Chi Minh City office

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam have increasingly become a critical tool for both domestic and foreign investors seeking to expand their market presence. Understanding the mergers and acquisitions process and legal considerations Vietnam is essential for businesses to navigate regulatory requirements, avoid legal pitfalls, and optimize strategic outcomes. This article provides a detailed overview…

Legal risks in cross-border M&A transactions involving Vietnam and control mechanisms

Risk matrix identifying high-risk areas in cross-border M&A with Vietnamese companies.

Cross-border M&A transactions involving Vietnam present significant opportunities for growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships. However, they also carry complex legal risks that, if unaddressed, can result in disputes, regulatory penalties, or financial loss. Effective control mechanisms are essential for managing these risks and ensuring successful transactions. Cross-border M&A legal risks Vietnam transactions Cross-border M&A…

M&A Trends in the Renewable Energy and Green Technology Sectors in Vietnam: Strategic Outlook for 2025

An analysis of current and projected M&A deal flows in Vietnam's renewable energy sector including solar wind and waste-to-energy.

Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable development and energy transition is reshaping its mergers and acquisitions landscape. Renewable energy and green technology have become priority sectors, attracting strong investor interest and driving a new wave of M&A activity. Understanding renewable energy M&A trends Vietnam 2025 is essential for investors seeking long-term value in clean and sustainable industries….

M&A in the AI Era in Vietnam: Impact of Technology on Merger and Acquisition Strategies

M&A AI era Vietnam, technology impact on mergers, AI due diligence, tech acquisition strategy, digital M&A trends

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping Vietnam’s M&A landscape, influencing deal valuation, due diligence, strategic motives, and post-merger integration. This article explores how technology is driving new opportunities and challenges for foreign investors, tech entrepreneurs, and legal professionals navigating Vietnam’s dynamic market. Enterprises doing business in Vietnam should consider contacting a Vietnam…

What foreign investors need to know to unlock new deals

foreign investors Vietnam, unlock new deals, investment opportunities, due diligence, market entry strategy

(Published on Vietnam Investment Review – VIR) As Vietnam’s economy continues its strong growth trajectory, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an increasingly important pathway for foreign investors seeking to enter and expand within the Vietnamese market. According to Grant Thornton’s M&A Market Report for September 2025, Vietnam recorded 32 transactions in that month alone,…

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