Tiếng Việt
On 20 September 2025, James Invest was pleased to contribute to the September M&A Forum 2025, held in Hanoi on 20 September 2025, with Founder Mr. Hoang Ho Quang joining the event’s professional discussion programme.
Under the theme “Repositioning Real Estate M&A during Market Restructuring,” the forum brought together business leaders, investors, financial institutions, legal professionals and transaction advisers to examine how mergers and acquisitions can support the recovery and repositioning of Vietnam’s real estate sector.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Event: September M&A Forum 2025
Theme: Repositioning Real Estate M&A during Market Restructuring
Date: 20 September 2025
Location: Dien Hong Hall, Eurowindow Building, Hanoi
Convened by: IPC M&A Vietnam and the VMAA establishment initiative
James Invest representative: Mr. Hoang Ho Quang, Founder of James Invest
Repositioning real estate M&A in a changing market
Vietnam’s real estate market is entering a period in which capital discipline, legal readiness and the quality of underlying assets are increasingly important. After a cycle marked by rapid expansion followed by tighter financing conditions and project-level challenges, M&A is becoming a practical route for businesses to restructure portfolios, unlock stalled assets and bring new strategic partners into projects.
The forum examined the market from several connected perspectives: macroeconomic conditions, transaction trends, legal and policy developments, corporate restructuring and the availability of capital. These factors determine whether an opportunity can move beyond initial interest and become an executable transaction.
From deal introduction to professional transaction advisory
Mr. Hoang Ho Quang joined a panel focused on the role of advisers and transaction connectors in the real estate M&A ecosystem. The discussion addressed an important distinction: a professional adviser must contribute more than an introduction between buyer and seller. Effective transaction support requires an understanding of business structure, project legality, investor expectations, valuation, financing and the risks that can affect completion.
For owners seeking capital or considering a divestment, preparation is central to protecting value. Financial information must be transparent, ownership and project documentation must be organised, outstanding obligations must be identified and the commercial proposition must be presented in a way that allows investors to assess both opportunity and risk.
Connecting capital with transaction-ready opportunities
The programme also highlighted the importance of a transparent professional ecosystem. Real estate transactions often involve multiple layers of due diligence, regulatory review, financing and stakeholder alignment. Clear standards and stronger cooperation among advisers, lawyers, banks, investors and project owners can reduce information gaps and improve the probability of successful execution.
With more than 100 participants from the business, investment, banking and advisory communities, the forum provided a focused setting for practical dialogue and relationship building. Its theme reflected a broader market shift: investors are increasingly selective, while businesses with clear legal status, realistic valuations and credible restructuring plans are better positioned to attract strategic capital.
James Invest’s commitment to disciplined M&A execution
James Invest’s participation reinforced the company’s commitment to helping businesses and investors identify suitable opportunities, prepare for due diligence and structure transactions around long-term value creation. In a restructuring market, disciplined preparation and the right strategic counterpart are essential to converting potential into sustainable outcomes.
