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![[Chemicals] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026](https://syntaxpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/laboratory-analysis-chemistry-2815641.jpg)
[Chemicals] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026
In 2025, Japanese companies executed 48 cross‑border M&A transactions in the chemicals and materials sector across the Asia-Pacific region. The year was characterised by pronounced regional contrasts: China saw a concentration of divestitures, India and Singapore experienced increased minority investments aimed at securing future growth options, Thailand underwent governance‑driven restructuring of legacy joint ventures, and…
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[December 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In December 2025, Japanese companies recorded 46 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (20), Investments (18), Divestitures (6), Partial Transfers (2), Restructuring (3), Capital Alliance (1). By region: Vietnam (11), China (8), Singapore (7), India (7), Thailand (4), Taiwan (4), Indonesia (4), South Korea…
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[November2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In November 2025, Japanese companies recorded 38 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (9), Investments (17), Divestitures (7), Partial Transfers (2), Joint Ventures (3), Restructuring (6), Capital Alliance (1). By region: Vietnam (7), China (7), India (7), South Korea (6), Singapore (6), Thailand (4),…
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[October 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In October 2025, Japanese companies recorded 26 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC. By type: Acquisitions (6), Investments (12), Divestitures (2), Joint Ventures (2), Restructuring (1), Other (3). By region: Singapore (6), Taiwan (4), Malaysia (3), India (3), China (2), South Korea (2), Indonesia (2), Thailand (1),…
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[September 2025] Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary: Overview of M&A Activity In September 2025, Japanese companies recorded 50 cross-border M&A and capital alliance transactions across APAC—a sharp increase from 12 deals in August. By type: Acquisitions (14), Minority investments (24), Divestitures (8), Partial transfers (1), Fundraising (1), Corporate restructuring (2). By region: Singapore (16), China (7), Thailand (6), Vietnam (6),…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – August 2025 | Trends & Analysis
In August 2025, we observed 12 cross-border M&A and strategic capital transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Breakdown by transaction type: By country/region, Thailand and Vietnam each recorded 4 transactions, followed by China (2), Hong Kong (1), and Philippines (1). Five concurrent themes defined the month: The common thread: “Reallocation toward winning plays”—with supply stability, profitability, and capital efficiency as the governing metrics. 2. Notable Case Studies and Perspectives 1) Global Seafood…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – July 2025 | Trends & Analysis
1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In July 2025, we observed 16 cross-border M&A and strategic capital transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Breakdown by transaction type: By country/region, China and Thailand each recorded 4 transactions (highest), followed by India (3), Vietnam (2), Indonesia (1), and Hong Kong (1). Four concurrent currents defined the month: Within these, Thailand’s deal chain stood out—Hanwa and Daiichi Jitsugyo executed coordinated capital steps around PYRO…
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Toyota made a Strategic Pivot in Thailand: EV Procurement Transformation and Chinese Supplier Adoption
Introduction The global automotive sector is in the midst of a historic transformation, and Toyota now stands at the center of these shifts. Accelerated electrification, the rapid ascent of Chinese EV manufacturers, and a fundamental restructuring of procurement networks are reshaping competitive dynamics worldwide. In Thailand—the largest automotive hub in Southeast Asia—market‑share realignments are becoming…
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![[Complete Guide] How SME Owners SuccessfullySell Business to Japanese Companies via M&A?](https://syntaxpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hands-shake-shaking-hands-1445472.jpg)
[Complete Guide] How SME Owners SuccessfullySell Business to Japanese Companies via M&A?
Introduction: Why Consider M&A / Selling to Japanese Companies? This guide is designed for SME owners in Southeast Asia who are considering selling their business to Japanese companies through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether you have received an acquisition inquiry from a Japanese firm or are proactively exploring Japanese corporations (many of which are publicly…
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Asia-Pacific Cross-Border M&A by Japanese Companies – June 2025 | Trends & Analysis
Asia-Pacific M&A Monthly Review – June 2025 (Case Study Analysis Involving Japanese Companies) 1. Summary (Overview of M&A Activities Involving Japanese Companies) In June 2025, we observed 35 M&A transactions by Japanese companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The breakdown by transaction type is as follows: By country, China recorded the highest number of deals (6), reflecting continued…