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Companies from around the world are looking towards Asia for M&A and other investment opportunities, with US policies, such as tariffs, the biggest risk factor in the region.

After a 9% decline in Apac M&A, excluding Japan, in the first nine months of 2024, a rebound is on the cards over the next 12 months as firms look to innovate and sentiment improves.

The move will help strengthen the Hong Kong-based services provider’s company incorporation business in offshore jurisdictions.

CFOs’ roles, including in Apac, are starting to include ESG, M&A and driving change, as finance leaders exert more influence on business growth and other strategies, but barriers remain to becoming a CEO, according to a Egon Zehnder survey.

Business By Air (BBA) is an air freight services supply chain firm with clients across the automotive, aerospace and pharmaceutical industries. BBA has been acting as KLN's agent in France since 2016.

The firm has appointed corporate turnaround and restructuring expert, Patrick Bance, as partner and managing director, in Singapore.

Despite a negative economic outlook, CEOs globally cite plans to pursue M&A activities this year. ESG awareness and supply chain reconfiguration are factors likely to influence targets.

The law firm maintains a positive outlook on the growth potential of Japanese corporates in Singapore and in the wider region.

Geopolitical tensions, ongoing Covid-19 challenges, and inflationary pressures are prompting APAC CEOs to rethink their supply chain strategies and investment plans.

Newly promoted partner, Lok Yung Hui shares his thoughts on digital innovation and transformation, while new recruit, Gavyn Ng, discusses the increasingly important role of M&A across corporate strategy.

The acquisition underscores continued interest from corporates in Greater China expansion, explains Acclime’s CEO.

Cross-border and cross-sector acquisitions will play a large role in APAC corporates’ business strategies this year, as they look to build technology and ESG-related capabilities.