Dr. James Hoang Highlights Vietnam’s M&A Opportunities at Allinial Global Roadshow 2026

On 6 August 2026, James Invest was pleased to see our Chairman, Dr. James Hoang, represent the Vietnam Mergers & Acquisitions Association (VMAA) as an official speaker at the Allinial Global Roadshow in Ho Chi Minh City.

The international event brought together accounting, advisory, finance and investment professionals to explore Vietnam’s growth outlook and the opportunities emerging across its mergers and acquisitions landscape.

Bringing Vietnam’s M&A story to an international audience

At the Roadshow, Dr. James Hoang delivered a presentation entitled “Vietnam Investment Showcase: High-Growth Enterprises & Strategic M&A Opportunities.” Speaking on behalf of VMAA, he introduced international participants to the evolving Vietnamese M&A ecosystem and the role that professional local partners can play in connecting global investors with suitable businesses and transactions.

The engagement was also an important milestone for VMAA. According to the original event announcement, it was the Association’s first fully English-language program with international partners and investors since receiving its operating license on January 15, 2026.

Allinial Global is an international association of independent accounting and advisory firms. Its Roadshow in Vietnam created a valuable setting for investors, advisers, business leaders and professional-services organizations to exchange perspectives on cross-border growth, transaction readiness and market entry.

Key themes from the presentation

Dr. James Hoang’s presentation focused on three areas that are central to the development of a transparent and internationally connected M&A market in Vietnam:

• VMAA’s vision and mission: strengthening the connection between Vietnamese enterprises, international investors, professional advisers and relevant public-sector stakeholders.
• The current M&A landscape: providing a practical view of transaction activity, business readiness and the factors influencing investment decisions in Vietnam.
• High-growth enterprises and strategic opportunities: highlighting the potential for cross-border capital and long-term partnerships to support the next stage of development for qualified Vietnamese companies.

Rather than viewing M&A solely as a change of ownership, the discussion emphasized its broader role in mobilizing capital, improving governance, expanding market access and creating sustainable value for businesses and investors.

Inside the event venue

Hosted at HD Tower in Ho Chi Minh City, the session brought together international advisers, investors and business leaders for focused presentations and cross-border discussion.

Why this engagement matters

Vietnam continues to attract interest from international organizations seeking exposure to a dynamic economy and a growing private sector. Converting that interest into successful transactions, however, requires reliable local intelligence, disciplined due diligence and a clear understanding of regulatory and commercial realities.

For James Invest, participating in international forums such as the Allinial Global Roadshow is consistent with the firm’s commitment to acting as a trusted local partner. These engagements enable the firm to share first-hand market perspectives, deepen relationships with international advisers and investors, and help bring well-prepared Vietnamese opportunities to the attention of relevant global partners.

The event also demonstrated the value of collaboration among professional networks. James Invest extends its appreciation to Allinial Global and the organizers and partners supporting the program, including HDBank, WD Capital and JCI East Saigon – JCI Vietnam.

Building stronger cross-border connections

The Roadshow provided a constructive platform for introducing Vietnam’s investment potential to an international audience while creating new channels for dialogue and cooperation. It also marked a positive beginning for VMAA’s international engagement activities and its ambition to support a more professional, transparent and globally connected M&A ecosystem.

James Invest looks forward to continuing its work with businesses, investors, funds and advisory partners seeking to understand and participate in Vietnam’s evolving investment market.