Vietnam Merger Control for M&A Deals: Key Issues for Foreign Investors

ASL LAW competition and M&A attorneys advising foreign investors on Vietnam merger control filing obligations and threshold compliance at Hanoi office

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…

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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