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As the pandemic continues to overshadow financial markets and the global economy, the following factors will have a major impact on the IPO market in 2021

Although the world has been in the grip of a pandemic, our survey shows that the Asia-Pacific infrastructure market is set for considerable growth in the next few years with technology and ESG considerations at the heart of that expansion

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Despite the pandemic, optimism for Asia-Pacific infrastructure projects is increasing with investors looking at a plurality of regions and sectors

An active fourth quarter and strong economic fundamentals signal a busy year ahead for South Korean dealmaking

As the dust begins to settle, shareholder activists are making a comeback

Dealmaking is gradually making a comeback in the sector, both as a means to rebuild hard-hit companies and to meet growing consumer demand

COVID-19 disruption and tension between the US and China saw loan and high yield bond issuance decline across Asia-Pacific in 2020, and borrowers and lenders remain cautious

Taiwan continues to promote FDI under a two-track screening mechanism for foreign and PRC investors.

New Zealand has recently seen a period of stabilization of the overseas investment regime.

The Republic of Korea continues to welcome foreign investment, offering enhanced incentive packages and easing regulations while heightening scrutiny over transactions involving strategic industrial.

The Japanese government expands business sectors subject to Japan's FDI regime to secure stable supply chains and mitigate the risk of technology leakage and diversion of commercial technologies into military use.

FDI continues to be an area of focus for the Indian government, which has announced plans to attract further foreign investment into the country.

China continues to optimize its foreign investment environment by reducing investment restrictions, opening up market access and lowering investment thresholds into listed companies.

Australia's FDI regimes underwent some modifications in 2024, designed to streamline the process of carrying out investments.

Taiwan continues to promote FDI under a two-track screening mechanism for foreign and PRC investors.

After a number of years of amendments under the OIA from 2018 to 2021, New Zealand has seen a period of stabilization of the overseas investment regime.

The Republic of Korea continues to welcome foreign investment, with the government actively seeking to ease regulations and update the regulatory framework to be in line with global standards.

Certain businesses related to "Specifically Designated Critical Commodities" have been designated "core" sectors subject to Japan's FDI regime, FEFTA.

India continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investment, ranking as the world's eighth-largest recipient of FDI in 2023.

While restricting the data transfer relating to national security, China issued guidelines to further optimize its foreign investment environment. 

Australia's stringent foreign investment regulations, overseen by the Treasurer and FIRB, safeguard national interests and security.