On 7 January 2025, James Invest participated in New Year “Chào Xuân 2025”, the annual gathering of the M&A Vietnam community in Hanoi, bringing together investors, business leaders, advisers and industry professionals to strengthen dialogue and collaboration across Vietnam’s mergers and acquisitions ecosystem.
Event at a Glance
Event: New Year “Chào Xuân 2025” – M&A Vietnam
Date: 7 January 2025
Venue: Diên Hồng Hall, Eurowindow Holding Building, Hanoi
Community: M&A Vietnam
Focus: Market dialogue, professional cooperation and investment connections

A milestone for Vietnam’s M&A community
The annual gathering provided an opportunity for market participants to review developments in Vietnam’s M&A landscape and exchange perspectives on the priorities shaping the year ahead. A key milestone highlighted at the event was the official recognition of the advocacy committee for the establishment of the Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions Association, marking an important step in the community’s long-term institutional development.
By convening representatives from the investment, legal, advisory and corporate sectors, the programme encouraged practical dialogue on how a stronger professional network can support transaction quality, transparency and sustainable capital flows.
Connecting expertise across the transaction lifecycle
Representatives of M&A Vietnam’s specialist departments introduced their respective areas of work and discussed how coordinated expertise can better serve investors and businesses. Dr. James Hoang, Chairman of James Invest, participated as a representative of the International Cooperation Department, reflecting the importance of cross-border relationships in connecting Vietnamese enterprises with overseas investors and strategic partners.

Building relationships for the year ahead
Panel discussions and networking activities created space for participants to share transaction experience, identify areas of cooperation and build relationships across the M&A value chain. These connections are particularly valuable for Vietnamese businesses seeking strategic capital, professional transaction support and access to international markets.
James Invest remains committed to contributing its cross-border M&A experience and international network to initiatives that strengthen market connectivity and help businesses approach transactions with clearer strategy, disciplined preparation and a long-term value-creation perspective.
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