According to the latest data from the United Nations, Vietnam’s current population is 99.81694 million people. Vietnam’s population accounts for 1.24% of the world’s total population, ranking it 15th among countries and regions worldwide. This data signifies that Vietnam offers a substantial market for foreign businesses. A report from ScoutAsia and FiinGroup JSC, presented at a seminar on the future of foreign investment in Vietnam, shows that Vietnam will continue to be an attractive destination for foreign investments.

In 2021, registered Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 9% compared to 2020. Energy and manufacturing industries remained the leading sectors for new FDI registrations in 2021. Notably, in the first ten months of 2021, the total value of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals also reached a record-breaking $8.8 billion. 58% of the total M&A deal value came from the consumer essentials sector, real estate, and financial sectors. Investors from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan were among the primary contributors. Some prominent large M&A transactions included the $1.3 billion investment by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in FE Credit, SK Southeast Asia Fund’s $100 million investment in Vincommerce, and Warburg Pincus Asia’s investment of $400 million in CrownX. The most attractive M&A sectors included energy, logistics, and the technology industry.

The team members of the Southeast Asia Influence Alliance have extensive experience and a track record of completing numerous cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, fund raising, and financial advisory projects. Moreover, our team comprises professionals from Taiwan and Vietnam, ensuring that your business can achieve outstanding financial objectives.