Strengthening Institutions – A Prerequisite for Unlocking a New M&A Cycle

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As global capital flows become increasingly selective, the competitiveness of an M&A market is no longer determined solely by market size or growth potential, but is increasingly shaped by institutional quality and the degree of certainty within the legal framework. For Vietnam—where M&A activity is concentrated in foundational sectors such as infrastructure, energy, real estate,…

What Vietnamese Enterprises Should Prepare Before a Sale: Raising Legal Standards and Defining an Investor Approach Strategy

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In many M&A transactions in Vietnam, prolonged deal timelines or valuations falling short of expectations are often not caused by a lack of investor interest, but rather by insufficient readiness on the seller’s side. For professional investors—particularly foreign investors—acquisition decisions are based not only on business potential, but largely on the target company’s level of…

Three Legal “Bottlenecks” Constraining Large-Scale M&A Transactions

Three Legal “Bottlenecks” Constraining Large-Scale M&A Transactions

In recent years, M&A has continued to be regarded as one of the key channels for corporate restructuring and for attracting foreign capital into Vietnam. However, for large-scale transactions in infrastructure, energy, real estate, and industrial sectors, negotiations and deal completion are often prolonged—or even collapse—not due to a lack of investor interest, but primarily…

Why Professional Investors Remain Willing to Pursue “High-Risk” Projects

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In a legal environment that remains challenging and marked by complex investment procedures, many large-scale projects in Vietnam—particularly in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors—are often categorized as “high risk.” In practice, however, institutional investors and foreign strategic investors continue to actively pursue such projects. This reflects an investment logic that differs from short-term thinking,…

Sectors Emerging as the “Focal Point” of Foreign Capital in Vietnam’s M&A Market in 2025

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The year 2025 is widely expected by investors and market professionals to usher in a new M&A cycle in Vietnam, marked by a strong return of foreign capital. Amid persistent uncertainties in the global economy, international investors are becoming increasingly selective and cautious in choosing both destinations and sectors for capital deployment. Nevertheless, Vietnam continues…

List of Outstanding M&A Advisory Firms Of The Year 2024–2025

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The Vietnam M&A Forum, one of the most prestigious platforms for mergers and acquisitions and investment connectivity in Vietnam, successfully held its 17th edition amid the global economic recovery and the renewed growth momentum of Vietnam’s M&A market. The Forum is organized by Vietnam Investment Review under the patronage of the Ministry of Planning and…

List of Outstanding M&A Deals of 2024-2025

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The Vietnam M&A Forum 2025, a prominent event dedicated to mergers and acquisitions and investment connectivity, announced List of Outstanding M&A Deals of 2024-2025. Over the past 16 years, the Forum has attracted many renowned speakers and senior leaders from investment funds, consulting organizations, corporations, and enterprises across Vietnam and worldwide. The Forum has published…

ASL LAW Continues to Be Honored at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2025: Outstanding M&A Advisory Firm Of The Year 2024–2025

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ASL LAW Firm continues to reaffirm its leading position in the mergers and acquisitions advisory sector by being honored as the Outstanding M&A Advisory Firm Of The Year 2024–2025 at the Vietnam M&A Forum 2025. This achievement carries particular significance, following a series of prestigious recognitions in the Vietnamese market. Previously, the firm was awarded…

M&A in Vietnam: Top 5 Legal Factors Determining Deal Success

Key legal factors for M&A success in Vietnam - ASL LAW.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an essential growth strategy for businesses operating in Vietnam. However, the success of an M&A deal often hinges on a range of legal factors that can significantly impact the transaction’s outcome. Understanding these legal considerations is crucial for investors, legal professionals, and business leaders aiming to navigate Vietnam’s complex…

M&A Trends in Renewable Energy and Green Technology Sectors

Renewable energy M&A trends overview Vietnam - ASL LAW.

As Vietnam accelerates its transition to a green economy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a crucial driver in renewable energy and green technology sectors. These strategic transactions not only attract foreign capital but also facilitate technology transfer, enhance energy security, and promote sustainable growth. The rise of M&A in renewable energy in Vietnam Over…

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