M&A activity in healthcare, education expected to boom in Vietnam

The Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the field of healthcare in Vietnam is expected to boom this year, driven by increasing demand for high-quality healthcare services and a rapidly expanding middle class, according to the report "Global M&A Industry Trends: 2025 Outlook" released by PwC on February 18.

Private hospitals and specialty clinics, such as ophthalmology and oncology centers, will be the primary drivers of M&A activity.

The global M&A landscape in the education sector is evolving, with private equity investors driving 50-70% of investments. In Vietnam, the government’s encouragement of foreign investment, with no limits on foreign-invested capital for educational institutions, is likely to attract more international investors. The M&A landscape in Vietnam's education sector in 2025 will be dynamic, driven by government encouragement of foreign investment and growing demand for private education.