Kuala Lumpur, 10 September 2026 – Nihon M&A Center commemorated the 10th anniversary of its overseas expansion with a landmark celebration in Singapore, marking a decade of fostering cross-border partnerships between Japan and Southeast Asia, supporting business succession, and facilitating growth opportunities through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The event brought together more than 300 business owners, partners, clients, investors, and industry leaders from across Japan and Southeast Asia, reflecting the strong relationships and regional network that Nihon M&A Center has built over the past ten years.
The milestone celebration honors a journey that began in Singapore in 2016 with the establishment of the company’s first overseas office beyond Japan. Since then, Nihon M&A Center has expanded its regional footprint into Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, creating a stronger platform to support SMEs, business owners, and investors across Southeast Asia.
Over the past decade, the company’s overseas operations have supported more than 60 cross-border M&A transactions involving Japan and Southeast Asia, helping connect SME businesses across borders while addressing succession challenges and enabling sustainable growth.
The anniversary celebration was held under the theme, “Advancing the Japan-Southeast Asia M&A Bridge,” reflecting Nihon M&A Center’s ongoing commitment to strengthening economic ties and fostering meaningful business connections between the two regions.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Yusuke Ojima, Corporate Officer & Head of Overseas Division, Nihon M&A Center, said: “As we celebrate ten years of our overseas journey, we are also celebrating the strong ties that have been built between Japan and Southeast Asia. Many business owners across Southeast Asia, especially Singapore and Malaysia, are beginning to face succession challenges, while Japanese companies are increasingly looking beyond their domestic market for growth opportunities. These trends have naturally created a bridge between the two regions, where M&A has become an increasingly strategic, meaningful pathway for businesses to secure continuity, pursue expansion, and create long-term value.
At Nihon M&A Center, we are proud to play a role in advancing this Japan-Southeast Asia M&A bridge. What began with our first overseas office in Singapore has grown into a regional network built on trust, partnership, and a shared commitment to supporting business continuity and growth across borders.”
The celebration featured keynote presentations, networking sessions, and panel discussions with business leaders and industry experts from across the region. Discussions focused on business succession, regional investment trends, SME growth opportunities, and the growing importance of cross-border collaboration in today’s evolving economic landscape.
A key theme throughout the event was the strengthening relationship between Japan and Southeast Asia, reflecting Nihon M&A Center’s ongoing efforts to connect businesses, investors, and ecosystem partners across both regions. The company expressed its appreciation to the clients, partners, and stakeholders whose trust and collaboration have been instrumental in supporting its overseas growth over the past decade.
As businesses navigate evolving succession challenges, demographic shifts, and changing investment flows, Nihon M&A Center believes cross-border M&A will continue to play a vital role in driving business continuity and sustainable growth.
Looking ahead, the company remains committed to further strengthening its presence across Southeast Asia while expanding its global reach. Building upon the foundation established over the past decade, Nihon M&A Center is exploring opportunities beyond the region, including key markets in the United States and Europe, as part of its long-term vision to create a truly global platform for cross-border M&A, business succession, and strategic partnerships.
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About Nihon M&A Center Inc.
Nihon M&A Center Inc is a Japan-based, publicly listed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm with 35 years of experience and one of the strongest M&A track records in Asia. As one of the largest M&A advisory firms in Japan, Nihon M&A Center’s 600+ M&A professionals have supported more than 11,000 business owners across Japan and international markets. The Group has established a strong presence across Southeast Asia, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, enabling seamless regional connectivity and cross-border execution capabilities.
Guided by its mission of helping companies, particularly SMEs, continue and prosper through M&A, Nihon M&A Center combines Japanese best practices, disciplined execution, and deep local market expertise to provide end-to-end advisory services. These include valuation, buyer and seller matching, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation support, and transaction execution. Through its extensive network and cross-border expertise, Nihon M&A Center delivers strategic and culturally aligned M&A solutions that support business continuity, smooth ownership transitions, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.