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[Electronics] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026
In 2025, Japanese companies completed 20 cross-border M&A transactions in the electronics sector across the Asia–Pacific region. Two structural themes stood out clearly: the pursuit of technology acquisition in advanced components and devices, and the reconfiguration of manufacturing and packaging supply chains. Activity was concentrated in Taiwan, China, and Singapore, and spanned medical devices, optical…
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[Energy] APAC Cross-Border M&A Involving Japanese Companies: Review 2025 and Insight for 2026
In 2025, Japanese companies executed 23 cross-border M&A transactions across the Asia–Pacific region in the energy and resources domain. Activity spanned metals and mineral resources, renewable power, LNG infrastructure, recycled materials, and broader infrastructure development. We observed pronounced country‑level patterns: the Philippines drew attention in both metal resources and LNG infrastructure, India advanced large‑scale renewable…
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[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…