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Beyond market entry: Japan and Southeast Asia in a fracturing world

At a Japanese investment meeting in 2026, Southeast Asia’s growth numbers are not the difficult part of the memo. The hard part is a question the committee cannot answer from inside the room: will the person who understands the customer still be aligned with us three years from now, after the rules have changed at […] The post Beyond market entry: Japan and Southeast Asia in a fracturing world…

Beyond market entry: Japan and Southeast Asia in a fracturing world

The article discusses the evolving relationship between Japan and Southeast Asia in a changing geopolitical landscape, emphasizing that market access alone is no longer sufficient for successful business ventures in the region. The article highlights the importance of building strong partnerships between Japanese companies and their Southeast Asian counterparts, as both sides bring unique strengths to the table.

The MUFG, Krungsri, and Grab alliance serves as a prime example of this collaborative approach, where each partner contributes their respective expertise and resources to develop financial services together.

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