As the macro environment continues to be marked by persistent volatility, the M&A market is exhibiting a powerful story of dualism and divergence.
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Issue 14
EDITORIAL
“VUCA” is a theme that has featured regularly in our Investment Mosaic over the years – and this is because of its various effects on the deal environment.
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02 Apr 2026
Against the backdrop of global energy transition and responding to the national resource security strategy, Chinese mining companies are actively seeking acquisition opportunities overseas.
02 Apr 2026
The pipeline of M&A activity in Australia and the sentiment around it is stronger than anticipated. We expect Australia will attract more than its share of capital for its relative “safe haven” status.
ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT
Discover the latest from Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific, and the Asia Pacific Research team - click the report titles to find out more:
What the war in Iran means for China
In the AI of the Storm: Can Asia Turn the Hardware Boom into Broad-Based Growth?
How to assess the impact of Iran’s conflict on the Gulf? A first approximation
RBA Monitor: Hawkish pause to anchor long-term inflation expectations amid Middle East crisis
Further Reading
NETWORK IN THE NEWS
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