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Critical legal issues in Vietnam business acquisitions can determine whether a transaction creates long-term value or exposes the buyer to unexpected liabilities, regulatory delays, and costly disputes. From corporate due diligence and ownership verification to merger control, tax exposure, and contractual protections, each legal factor can influence the transaction’s feasibility and final price. Buyers and…
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Oct
Oct
ASL LAW continues to be recognized by Asian Legal Business (ALB) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2026, an annual ranking dedicated to law firms demonstrating outstanding capabilities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across key Asian markets. This recognition further demonstrates ASL LAW’s position among leading M&A law firms in Vietnam, while reflecting its legal…
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Sep
Sep
The golden time for M&A deals in Vietnam is rarely determined by a single market indicator. Instead, it emerges when valuation, capital availability, business performance, regulatory conditions, and the strategic objectives of both buyers and sellers converge. In 2026, Vietnam’s M&A market is showing clearer signs of recovery, making the question of when to transact…
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Aug
Aug
Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continues to evolve in 2026 as economic restructuring, digital transformation, green investment, and deeper international integration create new investment opportunities. Both domestic and foreign investors are increasingly utilizing M&A transactions to accelerate market entry, acquire strategic assets, expand market share, and strengthen competitive positioning. Understanding the latest market trends,…
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Jul
Jul
According to the latest announcement by Asian Legal Business (ALB), the prestigious legal publication under Thomson Reuters, ASL LAW has been recognized as a Top-Tier Firm in Vietnam for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the ALB Asia M&A Rankings. The ALB Asia M&A Rankings is one of the leading practice-area rankings followed by the legal…
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Jul
Jul
From 1 July 2026, Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP increased several financial thresholds for merger notification while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Although these amendments mainly affect merger notification, they also reflect the continuing development of competition law Vietnam. For digital businesses, antitrust compliance Vietnam is no longer limited to transaction size or market…
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Jul
Jul
From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP, while keeping the 20% combined market share threshold unchanged. Under joint venture Vietnam competition law, a joint venture does not automatically require notification, but it should always be assessed before signing. Where a joint venture qualifies as an economic…
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Jul
Jul
From 1 July 2026, Vietnam increased several financial thresholds for merger notification under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. However, the 20% combined market share threshold remains unchanged. For foreign investor merger control Vietnam, the practical question is not only whether a transaction exceeds the new financial thresholds, but also whether the acquisition, joint venture or restructuring falls…
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Jul
Jul
From 1 July 2026, the rules on merger notification Vietnam 2026 changed under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP. The short answer is no, not every transaction requires notification, but every serious M&A transaction or joint venture should be assessed for economic concentration notification Vietnam before signing. Although several financial thresholds have been increased, the Vietnam 20% market…
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Jul
Jul
From 1 July 2026, the Vietnam merger control thresholds 2026 introduced under Resolution No. 66.18/2026/NQ-CP have significantly revised the Vietnam merger filing thresholds. Most financial thresholds for economic concentration Vietnam have been increased, while the 20% combined market share threshold remains unchanged. For investors, the practical issue is no longer simply whether a transaction exceeds…
