Vietnam sees surge in foreign M&A and capital contributions

Foreign investors in Vietnam are increasingly utilizing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital contributions, and share purchases to establish market presence rather than building new production facilities from the ground up. This strategy allows companies to quickly access existing customer networks, distribution systems, and legal structures.

Indonesia has seen a massive surge in investment under this model. In the first seven months of 2026, Indonesia rose to sixth place among investors in Vietnam, with registered capital exceeding $1.7 billion. This represents a nearly 293-fold increase compared to the same period in 2025, when it ranked 36th with only $11.8 million in investment. The vast majority of this Indonesian capital—over $1.74 billion—was driven by eight major capital contribution and share purchase deals, rather than new projects.

Across all foreign investors, Vietnam recorded 1,815 such transactions during the first seven months of 2026, with total capital exceeding $6.5 billion.