Asia-Pacific continues to increase in importance for the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. in china, returning confidence following the nation's once-a-decade leadership shuffle in 2012 has led to renewed interest across the north Asian market from both strategic and private equity investors. the patchwork of countries comprising southeast Asia presents significant opportunities for investors willing to accept the attendant risks - but not without first considering effective strategies for completing acquisitions in the region.