Capital inflows from Japan are expanding M&A opportunities for Vietnamese companies. Transactions aimed at raising funds, acquiring technology and improving management capabilities are expected to increase, making continued efforts to enhance transparency and build trust important.
Economic cooperation between Japan and Vietnam is expanding beyond trade into investment, technology, management and market development, with M&A viewed as one form of capital inflow. Through M&A, companies can raise funds, access technology, improve management capabilities, strengthen their business practices and expand their customer base.
Japan has consistently ranked among the leading sources of investment in Vietnam, and it has been pointed out that much of the funding reported as coming through Singapore is in fact from Japanese companies. Many Japanese companies have established holding companies in Singapore, which is considered a market in which investment opportunities in Vietnam are given priority consideration.
M&A opportunities between the two countries span a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, industrials, real estate, consumer goods, services, energy and healthcare. Demand for investment in logistics, transportation, telecommunications, infrastructure and chemicals is also growing. In practical terms, approximately 200 transactions are expected to be handled in 2025 and approximately 300 in 2026.
M&A between Vietnam and Japan is expected to remain active over the next 10 years, and preparation takes approximately 3 years. Transparency of information, distinguishing forecasts, compliance with laws and regulations, and building relationships of trust are considered important. Ultimately, these efforts are expected to provide a foundation for Japanese capital to become more deeply involved in Vietnam's value chains.