Asian conglomerates are reopening acquisition talks after nearly a year of caution, as lower market volatility and improving credit conditions give corporate boards more room to pursue regional expansion. Bankers in Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo say deal committees that spent much of 2025 focused on debt reduction are again reviewing targets in logistics, healthcare,…
WTI crude’s breach of 100 per barrel, with Brent spot prices reaching 41, has introduced a cost variable into AI data center siting decisions that was irrelevant three months ago. The total cost of ownership for an AI data center is dominated by three factors: capital construction costs, power costs, and cooling costs. The second…
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 on Thursday, joining Brent crude in triple-digit territory and confirming that the Hormuz crisis has become a global rather than purely Asian energy event. WTI jumped almost 12% during the session to trade at $112.06, while Brent surged approximately…
Asia-Pacific dealmaking entered 2026 on a foundation of record activity and rising regulatory complexity. Japan produced $218.5 billion in M&A value across 3,472 transactions in 2025, an 83.9% increase in deal value. China’s M&A market is reawakening after years of subdued activity. India continues to attract foreign direct investment at scale. Vietnam’s Investment Law, effective…
