Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 22 April 2026 – Ascentium, a leading global business services platform, has completed its acquisition of Asia-focused advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”) and is unifying its Vietnam operations with InCorp Vietnam, An Ascentium Company (“Incorp Vietnam”) under a single brand: Ascentium Vietnam.
With nearly 150 professionals across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Danang, Ascentium Vietnam will be among the largest non-audit corporate services firms in the country. The combined firm will operate nationwide, delivering seven integrated services: business intelligence, market entry, accounting, tax, payroll compliance and advisory, HR consulting and recruitment, as well as technology and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) advisory.
This integration significantly expands Ascentium’s scale, reach, and depth of local expertise in Vietnam at a pivotal moment for the country’s foreign investment landscape. As Vietnam continues to attract rising levels of foreign direct investment (FDI)—driven by its broadening role in global supply chains, a rapidly growing consumer market, and an ambitious five-year economic plan commencing in 2026—creating new opportunities for international investors. This timely move by Ascentium positions the firm to help foreign investors seize these opportunities in Vietnam, supporting them as they enter and operate locally while navigating increasing regulatory complexity, stricter compliance requirements, and heightened expectations around governance and operational control.
This move also marks Ascentium’s entry into business intelligence, further strengthening its advisory offering for investors entering Vietnam’s dynamic market. Business intelligence services address key pre-investment challenges by supporting investors in assessing industry dynamics, evaluating suppliers and operating models, analysing location competitiveness, and identifying regulatory risks before capital commitments are made.
At the same time, the integration enhances Ascentium’s technology and ERP advisory capabilities, helping clients localise global ERP systems, integrate third-party tools, and implement scalable, fully compliant, technology, as well as AI-enabled solutions that deliver greater visibility, efficiency, and stronger operational control. Together, these expanded capabilities equip businesses to enter Vietnam with confidence and sustain long-term success.
Moreover, the integration brings together InCorp Vietnam’s strengths in incorporation, accounting, tax, payroll, HR, compliance, and business process outsourcing (BPO) with Dezan Shira’s advisory capabilities in regulatory analysis, investment structuring, international tax and transfer pricing, internal control, fraud prevention, and technology-enabled solutions.
Ascentium Vietnam now operates as part of a 27-market global platform, with new locations added through Dezan Shira, including Mongolia, Poland, Germany, and Italy. This network enables Ascentium Vietnam to deliver end-to-end advisory and business services locally while providing regional and international expertise for cross-border investments and multi-country operations.
Lennard Yong, Founding Management and Group CEO of Ascentium, said, “This milestone affirms our commitment to Vietnam as a strategic market while creating a single, connected platform that combines global expertise with unmatched local insight. Our goal is to help investors not only enter Vietnam but thrive here for the long term.”
Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates, commented, “We’ve been warmly welcomed by Ascentium, and joining the firm marks an exciting new chapter for Dezan Shira & Associates. Bringing our Vietnamese teams together establishes one of the country’s leading corporate service providers at a time when the global landscape is becoming increasingly multipolar, and new markets are rising in strategic importance. We’re confident this platform positions us to help businesses move early, execute decisively, and win in complex, fast- changing environments.”
Jack Nguyen, CEO of Ascentium Vietnam, added, “Uniting our strengths under the Ascentium Vietnam brand means clients can count on a single platform for market entry and long-term growth. With complex regulatory requirements for businesses’ market expansion, having integrated business intelligence, advisory, and execution capabilities under one roof helps investors navigate with greater confidence.”
From left to right: Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates; Vivie Wei, Country Director, Dezan Shira & Associates; Benny Nguyen, Head of Business Advisory, InCorp Vietnam, An Ascentium Company; Jack Nguyen, CEO, Ascentium Vietnam.
About Ascentium
Ascentium is a leading global business services platform dedicated to helping businesses and individuals scale greater heights. Headquartered in Singapore, we drive extraordinary growth through expert people, purpose-led technology, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
With over 2,900 professionals across 58 cities in 27 markets globally, we deliver integrated solutions in corporate services, finance and accounting, fund administration, human resources, and fiduciary and trust services. Serving more than 65,000 client entities across diverse industries, Ascentium combines specialised expertise with innovative, technology-enabled solutions to help clients navigate complexity and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
For more information, visit: ascentium.com
About Dezan Shira & Associates
Founded in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates is a professional services firm advising foreign investors and multinational enterprises entering and operating across Asia.
The firm provides business intelligence and market entry, corporate establishment and licensing, accounting, tax advisory, payroll and HR administration, internal audit and risk advisory, as well as technology-enabled financial software and ERP solutions.
With more than 300 professionals operating from 27 offices globally, Dezan Shira & Associates maintains one of the region’s most extensive integrated advisory platforms dedicated to foreign direct investment and cross-border operations.
About InCorp Vietnam, An Ascentium Company
InCorp Vietnam, An Ascentium Company (“InCorp Vietnam”) is a leading market entry and business process outsourcing partner for foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam and across the region.
As part of Ascentium, a global business services platform headquartered in Singapore with a presence in 27 markets and 58 cities, InCorp Vietnam delivers integrated, end-to-end solutions that support businesses at every stage of their journey. Its services span market entry advisory, regulatory and compliance support, and outsourcing solutions including accounting and tax, as well as HR and payroll.
Positioned as a one-stop solution provider for foreign-invested enterprises, InCorp Vietnam combines local expertise with global standards to help businesses navigate complexity, ensure compliance, and achieve sustainable growth in Vietnam.
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