Deal DriversMay 12, 2026

Deal Drivers: APAC Q1 2026 | What’s shaping M&A activity across the region

APAC M&A enters 2026 with diverging momentum and selective capital deployment.
India leads regional M&A activity, supported by supply‑chain diversification and sustained inbound investment.
Southeast Asia drives digital infrastructure deals, with Singapore and Malaysia attracting scale‑focused capital.
Greater China, Japan and Australia & New Zealand see more selective M&A, shaped by policy shifts, energy transition and critical‑minerals demand.

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APAC dealmaking opens 2026 on divergent paths

APAC M&A enters 2026 with deal activity fragmenting by market and sector. While overall volumes have moderated, capital is concentrating around structurally aligned opportunities — from India’s inbound‑led momentum and Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure growth to energy‑transition and policy‑driven shifts across Greater China, Japan and Australia & New Zealand.

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