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Glauk Mahmutaj
Aug 26, 2024

APAC bucks global M&A slump, deals surge 30%

While global mergers and acquisitions tumbled 15% in H1, APAC bucked the trend with a 30% surge in deal-making, signaling an aggressive appetite for growth in the region.

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