The global consulting firm said in its report that geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties along with the impact of US tariffs, are expected to slow down deal activity.
As comparison, 2024 saw robust growth with $25 billion invested in over 593 deals – a 1.5 times year on year increase — with buyouts and large-ticket infrastructure driving the surge.
Despite stagnant deal volumes, investors remained active in pursuing resilient assets, reaffirming South East Asia’s relevance as a priority region amid global uncertainty.