In July, Vietnam recorded a significant $786 million worth of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) encompassing primary sectors

In July, Vietnam recorded a significant $786 million worth of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) encompassing primary sectors

In the first half of 2025, Vietnam's M&A market experienced a significant rebound, particularly in the real estate sector. This resurgence was driven by positive macroeconomic signals and the implementation of the Land Law. The trend continued into July, with a total of 34 transactions worth approximately $786 million being completed.

One of the notable deals in the healthcare sector was the acquisition of a more than 73% stake in Tam Tri Medical, a private hospital chain in Vietnam, by Singapore-based Dale Investment Holdings. The deal value for this acquisition was just over $85 million.

Meanwhile, in the technology sector, GS Microelectronics, a North America-based company, acquired Sinble Technology Vietnam, the local arm of a Singaporean chip design startup.

The education sector also saw investment, with Vietnamese edtech company Galaxy Education securing nearly $10 million in a funding round.

In a separate development, the Vietnamese AI platform AI Hay closed a $10 million Series A round, led by Argor Capital. AI Hay has received total funding of over $18 million to date.

The M&A market in Vietnam, however, may face a slowdown due to unpredictable policies. Despite this, the real estate M&A market is demonstrating a significant recovery in 2025, moving from a period of relative dormancy to sustainable growth.

For instance, UOA Vietnam Pte. Ltd. acquired a 100 per cent equity stake in VIAS Hong Ngoc Bao JSC for $68 million. Another significant deal was the Vinaconex Group selling a 70 per cent stake in Vinaconex ITC to three domestic investors: Hanoi An Pha, Imperia An Phu, and Silver Field International Business JSC.

In the energy sector, UK-based EnQuest PLC completed the acquisition of Harbour Energy's Vietnam business, including a 53% stake in the Chim Sao and Dua oil fields.

The St. Franziskus Foundation Münster also acquired a majority stake in the Verbund Katholischer Kliniken Düsseldorf (VKKD), with the integration of VKKD into the foundation happening in July 2025. The overall deal value for this transaction is not specified in the available information.

Real estate, technology, energy, logistics and infrastructure, and healthcare were the five sectors with the highest M&A activity in terms of deal count and value.

This year, the Vietnamese government has set a GDP growth target of over 8%. With this target in mind, and the continued investment in various sectors, the economy of Vietnam is expected to reach $500 billion in size this year.

In the burgeoning e-commerce sector, OKXE Vietnam, a motorcycle e-commerce platform, raised $4.5 million from Kwangju Bank, JB Financial Group, and The Invention Lab.

As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how these investments shape the Vietnamese economy and contribute to its continued growth.

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