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Sarah Gorecki

January 21, 2026

Asia-Pacific Site Selection in 2026: 5 Predictions That Will Shape Investment Decisions

January 21, 2026

Our latest analysis in Site Selection magazine examines five trends that will define Asia-Pacific investment decisions in 2026.

We look at India’s electronics manufacturing expansion, Vietnam’s continued momentum despite infrastructure constraints, the revival of Japanese outbound investment, Thailand’s role in regional supply chains, and why successful China+1 strategies require nuanced, multi-country approaches rather than simple substitution.

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