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Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s revised offer for Seven & i Holdings marks a crucial moment in Japan’s corporate deal making, assessing whether Tokyo’s shareholder initiatives can unlock value for investors; recent political turmoil could also have an impact.

As part of the nascent Apac living sector, multifamily asset purchasing has been increasing in Japan, bolstered by a rebound in tourism, low interest rates and strong rental growth.

The proposed valuation fails to reflect the board’s view, while regulatory concerns are an additional hurdle, said the company in a public letter; Couche-Tard has responded by letter.

PE firm Affinity Equity Partners has sold its 78% stake in the Penang-based private hospital, as medical tourism booms in Malaysia.

MSM is one of Mongolia’s largest distributors for foreign brands, while Singapore-based Jebsen & Jessen used to be their client.

APSEZ has sealed the deal for $185m in cash, which will help it expand offshore support vessel operations in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Far East Asia and Africa.

The acquisition of the Mumbai-headquartered pharmaceutical business was led by Platinum Equity's Asia investment team in Singapore.

The Canadian owner of Circle K wants to buy rival Seven & i, which, if the deal is agreed, would be the largest foreign takeover of a Japanese listed company; however antitrust issues are likely.

Industrial continues to be Hines’ key focus in Singapore with high rent and capital value growth. Ground up development might be next as the developer eyes more opportunities alongside its Japanese partners.