Asia-Pacific M&A Bulletin 

Year-end 2010

A tale of two recoveries

As the world economy recovers, what is becoming clear is that developed Western economies and developing economies are on two markedly different trajectories.  While the US and Europe struggle to cope with a slow and jobless recovery, the developing economies have powered ahead with high single and even double-digit growth.  It is therefore no surprise that M&A activities have shifted in favour of the developing economies. 
  
This report provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the trends in the mergers and acquisitions arena including China and Hong Kong.