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Bain Capital Establishes Dominance in Japan's Private Equity Market
Bain Capital has emerged as the most active and influential private equity firm in Japan, completing a string of landmark transactions.
Data Center M&A in Asia: The Infrastructure Play of the Decade
Data center transactions have emerged as the defining infrastructure M&A theme in Asia during 2025, with deal activity reaching unprecedented levels.
Why Japan's M&A Boom Is More Than a Cyclical Surge
An analysis of the structural forces driving Japan's record-breaking M&A activity and why elevated deal levels are likely to persist for years.
Australia Overhauls Merger Control Regime with Mandatory Notification System
Australia introduces sweeping reforms replacing its voluntary notification system with a mandatory, suspensory merger clearance process.
Asian Semiconductor M&A Heats Up Amid AI Boom and Supply Chain Restructuring
The semiconductor industry across Asia experiences a surge in M&A driven by AI's demand for computing power and global chip supply chain restructuring.
Geopolitical Risk Is Reshaping Asian M&A in Ways That Are Still Underappreciated
The geopolitical environment has become the single most important variable in Asian M&A, yet many dealmakers continue to underestimate its impact.
The Data Center Frenzy in Southeast Asia: Opportunity or Overbuilding Risk?
While fundamental demand drivers for Southeast Asian data centers are real, the market should exercise caution about overbuilding risk and elevated valuations.
Southeast Asia M&A Landscape Shaped by Data Center Boom and Digital Infrastructure Investment
Data centers emerge as Southeast Asia's most active M&A deal category, driven by explosive growth in cloud computing and AI workloads.
Bain Capital and EQT Reportedly Evaluating Trend Micro Take-Private Worth Over $8.5 Billion
Global PE giants Bain Capital and EQT are reportedly exploring a potential take-private acquisition of Tokyo-listed cybersecurity company Trend Micro.
Nomura Securities Leverages Domestic Relationships to Capture Japan's M&A Wave
Japan's largest securities firm capitalizes on the domestic M&A boom to strengthen its advisory franchise and reclaim market share.
Fintech M&A in Asia: Consolidation Follows the Growth Phase
Asia's fintech sector enters a consolidation phase as scale, profitability, and regulatory compliance become the primary competitive battlegrounds.
Indonesia Eases Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Key Sectors to Attract Investment
The Indonesian government issues revised regulations easing foreign ownership restrictions across telecommunications, financial services, logistics, and healthcare.
India's M&A Market Buoyed by Manufacturing Investment and Technology Growth
India continues as one of Asia's most dynamic M&A markets, driven by foreign manufacturing investment, PE activity, and a thriving technology ecosystem.
KKR Deepens Asia Commitment with Record Deal Activity and New Fund Raising
KKR has been among the most active global PE firms in Asia-Pacific during 2025, deploying capital across technology, industrials, infrastructure, and real estate.
Japan's Healthcare M&A Accelerates as Aging Demographics Drive Consolidation
Japan's healthcare sector has become one of the most active M&A arenas in 2025, driven by demographic pressures, technological change, and restructuring.
CK Hutchison Ports Sale Draws Regulatory Scrutiny Across Multiple Jurisdictions
The proposed sale of CK Hutchison Holdings' global port assets attracts intense regulatory scrutiny from authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
China M&A Activity Shows Recovery in Late 2025, Driven by EVs, Renewables, and TMT
China's M&A market shows clear signs of recovery in H2 2025, with deal volumes increasing approximately 20% year-over-year.
The Governance Revolution in Japan Has Global Lessons for Asia-Pacific Markets
Japan's corporate governance reforms have catalyzed a dealmaking renaissance that other Asia-Pacific markets would benefit from studying and emulating.
Cross-Border M&A Between Asia and the Middle East Accelerates in 2025
Cross-border M&A activity between Asian and Middle Eastern markets accelerates significantly, reflecting deepening economic ties.
China's Antitrust Regulator Speeds Up Merger Reviews to Encourage Foreign Investment
SAMR streamlines merger review process as part of broader government effort to revive foreign investment and stimulate economic activity.
Private Equity Dry Powder in Asia Reaches Record Levels, Fueling Deal Competition
Asia-focused PE funds collectively hold an estimated $400 billion in undeployed capital, creating intensifying competition for quality assets.
Citigroup Expands Asia-Pacific Investment Banking Team Amid M&A Surge
Citigroup aggressively expands its investment banking team across Asia-Pacific in response to what senior executives describe as one of the strongest deal pipelines in history.
The Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Drives a Wave of Asian M&A
The global EV transition has triggered massive M&A activity across Asia, as companies race to secure positions in next-generation transportation supply chains.
Japan Tightens Foreign Investment Review Under FEFTA, Impacting Inbound M&A
The Japanese government intensifies scrutiny of foreign direct investments under FEFTA, with tangible implications for inbound M&A activity.
India's Competition Reforms Signal Maturity, But Execution Will Determine Impact
India's deal-value-based merger thresholds address a genuine gap, but the CCI's ability to handle increased workload efficiently will be the true test.
EQT Takes Elevator Giant Fujitec Private in $2.7 Billion Deal
Swedish private equity firm EQT completes its take-private acquisition of Fujitec, the Japanese elevator and escalator manufacturer, in a landmark industrial buyout.
Herbert Smith Freehills Leads Advisory on Complex Cross-Border Asian Deals
Herbert Smith Freehills reinforces its position as one of the most active legal advisors in Asia-Pacific M&A during 2025.
Honda and Nissan Merger Talks Collapse After 53 Days, Reshaping Japan's Auto Landscape
Merger negotiations between Japan's second and third largest automakers collapse after 53 days of discussions, with major implications for the auto industry.
India's Competition Commission Adopts New Merger Thresholds, Capturing More Deals
Revised merger control thresholds significantly expand the number of transactions requiring mandatory pre-merger notification and approval in India.
Renewable Energy M&A Surges Across Southeast Asia's Emerging Markets
Renewable energy has become one of the most active M&A sectors across Southeast Asia in 2025, driven by energy transition targets and declining technology costs.
Murata Manufacturing Plans Acquisitions Exceeding $665 Million Over Three Years
The world's leading producer of MLCCs announces plans for acquisitions totaling more than $665 million alongside major capital spending commitments.
CP Foods Acquires Full Control of CPP in $2.3 Billion Deal with Itochu
Thailand's CP Foods completes acquisition of full ownership of CP Pokphand after purchasing Itochu Corporation's remaining stake.
GIC and Temasek Remain Southeast Asia's Most Influential Deal Principals
Singapore's two sovereign wealth funds continue to exert outsized influence on Southeast Asia's M&A landscape, deploying billions across the region.
Japan Posts Record $232 Billion in M&A Deal Volume in First Half of 2025
Japan recorded $232 billion in M&A deal volume during H1 2025, establishing a new record driven by private equity activity and governance reforms.
Blackstone's $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Infocom Highlights Japan's Digital Media Opportunity
Blackstone completes its take-private of digital content and IT services provider Infocom Corporation, drawn by the booming Japanese digital manga market.
Asia-Pacific M&A Volumes Rise 19% in Q1 2025, Outpacing US and Europe
Asia-Pacific records a 19% increase in M&A volumes in Q1 2025, outperforming both the United States and Europe according to Bloomberg data.
Nippon Life Insurance Acquires Resolution Life in $8.2 Billion Cross-Border Deal
Japan's largest private life insurer acquires Resolution Life Group for approximately $8.2 billion, marking one of the largest outbound deals by a Japanese financial institution.
Renesas Electronics Closes $9 Billion Acquisition of Australia's Altium
Japanese semiconductor company Renesas finalizes its landmark acquisition of Australian EDA software provider Altium, the largest Japanese acquisition of an Australian company on record.
KKR Completes Take-Private of Fuji Soft for $3.2 Billion After Prolonged Bidding War
KKR concludes its protracted acquisition of Japanese software company Fuji Soft, ending a dramatic saga involving competing bids and activist shareholders.