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Dec 13, 2024

Thailand, Malaysia draw M&A interest as Asian ad giants hit pause: Report

A new SI Partners' report reveals Asian advertising groups are under pressure to adapt or face acquisition—with Q3 2024 deal volumes up 7.2% and AI investments hitting $17 billion despite concerns over its reliability for agencies.

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