--- title: Asahi Life Vietnam completes 170M USD buyout of MVI Life description: Asahi Life acquired 100% of Vietnam's MVI Life for 170 million USD, adopting the name Asahi Life Vietnam following Ministry of Finance approval. url: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/asahi-life-completes-170m-mvi-life-acquisition canonical: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/asahi-life-completes-170m-mvi-life-acquisition markdown: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/asahi-life-completes-170m-mvi-life-acquisition.md language: en datePublished: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+07:00 dateModified: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+07:00 author: name: Gini url: https://ginity.vn/en/authors/gini reviewer: Ginity Editorial Desk analyst: name: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh role: Finance and securities specialist location: Ho Chi Minh City telephone: "+84932439639" generatedBy: name: Ginix Harness url: https://ginix.vn desk: id: equity name: Companies & sectors url: https://ginity.vn/en/topics/equity tickers: [] sources: - name: Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company url: https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html title: MVI生命の株式取得（完全子会社化）および商号変更等に関するお知らせ - name: Vietnam Investment Review url: https://vir.com.vn/asahi-life-completes-acquisition-of-vietnamese-life-insurer-164096.html title: Asahi Life completes acquisition of Vietnamese life insurer - name: Vietnam Investment Review url: https://vir.com.vn/manulife-to-sell-mvi-life-to-japans-asahi-mutual-life-141811.html title: Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan's Asahi Mutual Life - name: Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán url: https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html title: MVI Life chính thức đổi tên thành Asahi Life sau thương vụ chuyển nhượng 100% vốn - name: Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán url: https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/tap-doan-tai-chinh-manulife-dat-thoa-thuan-chuyen-nhuong-mvi-life-tai-viet-nam-cho-asahi-life-post381306.html title: Tập đoàn tài chính Manulife đạt thỏa thuận chuyển nhượng MVI Life tại Việt Nam cho Asahi Life - name: Government Online Newspaper url: https://baochinhphu.vn/nang-cao-hieu-qua-huy-dong-von-dap-ung-nhu-cau-dau-tu-trung-va-dai-han-102261030184118082.htm title: Nâng cao hiệu quả huy động vốn, đáp ứng nhu cầu đầu tư trung và dài hạn - name: Government Online Newspaper url: https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm title: Vốn FDI thực hiện 9 tháng đạt hơn 21 tỉ USD cao nhất cùng kỳ 5 năm qua publisher: Ginity attribution: 'Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). 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Gini · Companies & sectors · 2026-11-02 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/asahi-life-completes-170m-mvi-life-acquisition _Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_ ## Key takeaways - Asahi Mutual Life Insurance completed the 100% equity acquisition of MVI Life Co., Ltd. from The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company for approximately 170 million USD. - Vietnamese financial authorities approved the amended license on October 27, 2026, recognizing Asahi Life as sole owner and renaming the firm to Asahi Life Vietnam. - The operating entity was established in 2011, operating as Aviva Vietnam prior to its 2021 acquisition by Manulife and subsequent takeover by Asahi Life in 2026. - The insurer formed a strategic partnership with digital insurance firm LivWell, founded in 2019, to deliver digital healthcare applications and health-focused insurance distribution. Japanese insurer Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company has finalized the 100% capital acquisition of MVI Life Co., Ltd. in Vietnam according to the corporate release from [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html). The transaction valuation stood at approximately 170 million USD, marking a complete ownership transfer from parent entity The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company to Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company. Following official regulatory approval from the Ministry of Finance reported by [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html) on October 31, 2026, the acquired entity officially changed its name to Asahi Life Insurance Vietnam Company Limited (Asahi Life Vietnam). The capital injection into the life insurance sector takes place against broader monetary liquidity conditions in Vietnam, where system-wide bank financing reached 12.27% growth as analyzed in our review of [credit growth and capital allocation](/en/blog/credit-growth-12-percent-capital-allocation-late-2026) in late 2026. ## Transaction structure and 170 million USD valuation According to the official announcement published on October 28, 2026 by [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html), the share purchase agreement concluded with equity settlement finalized on July 31, 2026. The purchase consideration was recorded at approximately 170 million USD, corresponding to roughly 27.2 billion JPY calculated in 2026 at a conversion rate of 160 JPY per 1 USD as disclosed in Asahi Life's release. As reported by the [Vietnam Investment Review](https://vir.com.vn/asahi-life-completes-acquisition-of-vietnamese-life-insurer-164096.html) on October 30, 2026, Vietnamese financial authorities approved the amended establishment and operation license on October 27, 2026. This administrative decision confirmed Asahi Life as the sole member holding 100% charter capital, while approving the commercial name transition to Asahi Life Vietnam. Under the amended license, executive management was established under the new ownership structure, and the business operates from registered locations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as stated by [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html). ## Corporate background and history of MVI Life The operating entity was established in Vietnam in 2011 according to official corporate filings documented by [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html). Operating originally under the Aviva Vietnam corporate brand, the company was acquired in 2021 by Manulife Financial Corporation through The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company as reported in [Vietnam Investment Review](https://vir.com.vn/manulife-to-sell-mvi-life-to-japans-asahi-mutual-life-141811.html). Following that acquisition, the insurer changed its name to MVI Life and operated as an independent business unit separate from Manulife Vietnam. According to reporting in [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/tap-doan-tai-chinh-manulife-dat-thoa-thuan-chuyen-nhuong-mvi-life-tai-viet-nam-cho-asahi-life-post381306.html), MVI Life generated approximately 93 million USD in premium revenue in 2024 and held net assets of approximately 134 million USD at the close of 2024. Manulife agreed to transfer the unit to focus resources on its primary Vietnamese operations. According to corporate records reported by [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html), buyer Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company was established in 1888 and represents the second-oldest life insurer in Japan with 138 years of operating history, serving more than 3 million customers. The transaction establishes Asahi Life's direct operational presence in the Southeast Asian market. The table below outlines the verified corporate ownership milestones of the entity: | Operational Year | Operating Entity Name | Controlling Shareholder | Development Detail | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2011 | Operating entity established | Operating corporate entity | Life insurance operations established in Vietnam | | 2021 | MVI Life (formerly Aviva Vietnam) | The Manufacturers Life (Manulife) | Unit acquired by Manulife and operated independently | | 2026 | Asahi Life Vietnam | Asahi Mutual Life Insurance | 100% capital acquisition and brand transition | Source: Compiled from [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html), [Vietnam Investment Review](https://vir.com.vn/manulife-to-sell-mvi-life-to-japans-asahi-mutual-life-141811.html), and [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html). ```flow { "direction": "horizontal", "steps": [ { "label": "31/07/2026", "caption": "Acquisition of all equity completed" }, { "label": "27/10/2026", "caption": "Amended license approval and new operations commence" }, { "label": "28/10/2026", "caption": "Asahi Life public announcement" }, { "label": "31/10/2026", "caption": "Domestic media coverage of entity renaming" } ] } ``` ## Digital distribution partnership with LivWell Alongside the equity acquisition, Asahi Life entered into a strategic business partnership with LivWell Holding Company Pte. Ltd. (LivWell) as announced by [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html). Reporting from the [Vietnam Investment Review](https://vir.com.vn/asahi-life-completes-acquisition-of-vietnamese-life-insurer-164096.html) on October 30, 2026 confirms that LivWell is a Singapore-based digital insurance holding company incorporated in 2019, founded by professionals with extensive experience in managing life insurance companies across Asia. LivWell expanded its corporate operations to Vietnam in 2020, specializing in providing health-focused insurance services and corporate health platforms. The company operates a healthcare mobile application and drives insurance distribution activities across the domestic market. Through the strategic alliance, Asahi Life aims to combine its long-standing product development expertise in medical and cancer insurance in Japan with LivWell's digital technology capabilities. The partnership focuses on delivering innovative insurance solutions and digital distribution channels tailored to meet the needs of Vietnamese consumers. ## Policyholder protections and contract commitments Customer contract commitments following the corporate ownership change remain fully safeguarded according to company announcements reported by [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html) on October 31, 2026. The insurer stated that all insurance policy contracts previously entered into maintain full legal validity and will be executed completely according to signed terms. Policyholders do not need to perform any administrative procedures, file paperwork, or reapply for coverage. Ongoing customer care services, policy information inquiries, and claim settlement operations continue on a regular basis without disruption. The company also confirmed that all agreements and operational commitments between the insurer and its commercial partners remain in force according to executed contracts. The transition to the new corporate brand occurs during 2026 while core service channels remain stable. ## Capital flows and institutional investment in Vietnam The 170 million USD transaction marks Asahi Life's direct operational entry into Vietnam's financial sector. At the Vietnam Capital Market Forum 2026 held on October 30, 2026 and reported by the [Government Online Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/nang-cao-hieu-qua-huy-dong-von-dap-ung-nhu-cau-dau-tu-trung-va-dai-han-102261030184118082.htm), market leaders highlighted that developing non-bank medium- and long-term capital mobilization channels is essential to ease reliance on commercial bank lending. Financial experts at the forum emphasized that to attract and partner with international institutional capital, domestic enterprises need transparent operations, upgraded corporate governance, and demonstrable project feasibility. Corporate asset accumulation and financial intermediary health in Vietnam are also reflected in banking earnings, as analyzed in our evaluation of [NIM expansion and credit costs at ACB](/en/blog/acb-q3-2026-nim-expansion-credit-costs) during the third quarter of 2026. Official government statistics published by the [Government Online Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm) on October 03, 2026 show that realized foreign direct investment in Vietnam totaled 21.07 billion USD during the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 12.1% year-on-year and the highest level for the period in five years. According to the breakdown reported by the [Government Online Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm), among 79 countries and territories with newly licensed projects during this period, Japan contributed 1.56 billion USD in newly registered FDI capital, accounting for 5.3% of total newly registered capital. Japan ranked sixth in newly registered capital, following leading source economies including Singapore with 9.26 billion USD, South Korea with 5.70 billion USD, and China with 2.27 billion USD. ## Frequently asked questions about the transaction ### What is the transaction value paid by Asahi Life? The acquisition carries a total purchase price of approximately 170 million USD, equivalent to roughly 27.2 billion JPY, as documented in the release published on October 28, 2026 by [Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html). ### Which regulatory authority approved the transaction? According to reporting in [Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html), the Ministry of Finance approved the 100% capital transfer, while [Vietnam Investment Review](https://vir.com.vn/asahi-life-completes-acquisition-of-vietnamese-life-insurer-164096.html) reported that Vietnamese financial authorities approved the amended license on October 27, 2026. ### Do existing MVI Life policyholders need to reapply? Existing policyholders do not need to submit new applications, sign updated contracts, or perform administrative procedures. All insurance rights, contract benefits, and claims settlement procedures remain fully valid and honored by Asahi Life Vietnam. ### When was the operating entity founded in Vietnam? The company was originally established in 2011, operated as Aviva Vietnam before being acquired by Manulife in 2021 as MVI Life, and officially renamed Asahi Life Vietnam following the 2026 buyout. ## Sources - Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company: [MVI生命の株式取得（完全子会社化）および商号変更等に関するお知らせ](https://www.asahi-life.co.jp/company/newsrelease/20261028.html) (28/10/2026) - Vietnam Investment Review: [Asahi Life completes acquisition of Vietnamese life insurer](https://vir.com.vn/asahi-life-completes-acquisition-of-vietnamese-life-insurer-164096.html) (30/10/2026) - Vietnam Investment Review: [Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan's Asahi Mutual Life](https://vir.com.vn/manulife-to-sell-mvi-life-to-japans-asahi-mutual-life-141811.html) (01/12/2025) - Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán: [MVI Life chính thức đổi tên thành Asahi Life sau thương vụ chuyển nhượng 100% vốn](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/mvi-life-chinh-thuc-doi-ten-thanh-asahi-life-sau-thuong-vu-chuyen-nhuong-100-von-post400547.html) (31/10/2026) - Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán: [Tập đoàn tài chính Manulife đạt thỏa thuận chuyển nhượng MVI Life tại Việt Nam cho Asahi Life](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/tap-doan-tai-chinh-manulife-dat-thoa-thuan-chuyen-nhuong-mvi-life-tai-viet-nam-cho-asahi-life-post381306.html) (01/12/2025) - Government Online Newspaper: [Nâng cao hiệu quả huy động vốn, đáp ứng nhu cầu đầu tư trung và dài hạn](https://baochinhphu.vn/nang-cao-hieu-qua-huy-dong-von-dap-ung-nhu-cau-dau-tu-trung-va-dai-han-102261030184118082.htm) (30/10/2026) - Government Online Newspaper: [Vốn FDI thực hiện 9 tháng đạt hơn 21 tỉ USD cao nhất cùng kỳ 5 năm qua](https://baochinhphu.vn/von-fdi-thuc-hien-9-thang-dat-hon-21-ti-usd-cao-nhat-cung-ky-5-nam-qua-102261003103902217.htm) (03/10/2026) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the total valuation of the MVI Life acquisition? Asahi Life paid approximately 170 million USD, equivalent to around 27.2 billion JPY, according to the official release from Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Company. ### Which regulatory authority approved the transaction? According to Tin Nhanh Chứng Khoán, the Ministry of Finance approved the 100% capital transfer, while Vietnam Investment Review reported that financial authorities granted the amended license on October 27, 2026. ### Will existing customer insurance policies remain valid? All existing policy terms, customer benefits, and claim obligations remain legally binding and will be fully honored by Asahi Life Vietnam without requiring paperwork. ### When was the operating entity founded in Vietnam? The company was established in 2011, operated as Aviva Vietnam before its acquisition by Manulife in 2021 as MVI Life, and officially renamed Asahi Life Vietnam in 2026. --- _Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). 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