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Market Intelligence – January 2025

In 2024, Vietnam achieved significant accomplishments, surpassing the same period last year and meeting all 15 goals set at the beginning of the year. The GDP growth rate for 2024 reached 7.1%, raising the country’s GDP to VND 11,512 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 476 billion, while GDP per capita reached USD 4,700, an increase of USD 377 compared to 2023.
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Market Intelligence – December 2024

In November 2024, Vietnam's socio-economic situation continued its positive recovery trend. Overall, the first 11 months saw significant achievements, surpassing the same period last year across most sectors. The agriculture, industry, and service sectors all recovered and developed well. Notably, the industrial production index in November increased by 2.3% compared to October and 8.9% year-over-year, resulting in an 8.4% growth rate over the 11 months.
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Coverage

M&A Trends Are Shifting, ESG and AI in the Spotlight*

In the past, investors primarily pursued M&A deals based on specific industries such as healthcare, education, retail, and logistics. However, the trend has now shifted towards thematic investments, with a strong focus on ESG, AI, and sustainable agriculture. On November 27, Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) organized the 16th Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, with the theme “Blossoming Market”.
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M&A Trends Across Vietnam’s F&B Market*

In light of a vibrant and evolving food and beverages landscape, Vietnam is solidifying its position as a key player in the region and attracting significant investment and M&A activities. How do you see the development of Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) market, and what are driving the growth of this sector? Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) sector has seen significant growth in 2024.

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Adapting through strategic deals*

Vietnam in 2024 has witnessed cautious investor sentiment when it comes to big deals, but key traditional sectors continued to demonstrate resilience and engage interest. Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market in 2024 has been slower than anticipated, with lower deal values reflecting a cautious approach from investors.

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Conferences & Events

Vietnam M&A Forum 2024: A Blossoming Market

2025 and the years ahead are expected to bring a renewed surge in M&A activity, fueled by increased international capital inflows, supportive government policies, attractive business valuations, and rapid growth in high-potential sectors such as real estate, retail, technology, renewable energy, financial services, FMCG, and logistics.

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Market Intelligence – November 2024

In October 2024, Vietnam's economy sustained positive growth across all three key sectors. The agriculture sector continued its steady growth trajectory, while the industrial sector advanced robustly, with a 4% increase compared to September and a 7% year-over-year rise, leading to an 8.3% growth rate over the first ten months of the year.
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Conferences & Events

Vietnam CFO Summit 2024

The 2024 Vietnam CFO Summit is not only a premier platform for learning but also an opportunity to build high-quality relationships, connect with peers, and foster creativity to create real value in building and developing the financial landscape of businesses in Vietnam.

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Views & Analyses

The Increasing Significance of M&A in Foreign Direct Investment into Vietnam

Is Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) part of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and how significant it is to this capital pool? This article aims to dive into Vietnam’s FDI status in recent years and how M&A has becoming increasingly significant in its overall picture.
Despite global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and elevated capital costs, ASEAN saw FDI inflows FDI inflows for the third consecutive year, with a record growth of 1.2%, reaching USD 226.3 billion in 2023.

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Views & Analyses

Vietnam Stock Market Upgrade Status Overview

Vietnam’s stock market has made significant strides, moving from a frontier market to the watchlist of becoming an emerging market since 2018, however there are still factors preventing an upgrade. Despite Vietnam’s significant weight in the Frontier Market, being stuck in a frontier market list has limited its growth and potentials. An upgrade would surely provide more room for expansion, attracting additional foreign investment and boosting the local economy, and benefiting investors, businesses and the entire ecosystem.

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