Carlyle Group targets 300 Japanese businesses for PE deals; Japan becomes Asia's largest PE market in 2023.

Carlyle Group targets 300 Japanese businesses for PE deals, as Japan becomes Asia's largest PE market in 2023, with a transaction value of $38bn. Blackstone plans to invest $9.6bn in Japan by 2027, citing rising inflation, stock market strength, and PM Kishida's policies. Other firms like Bain Capital, KKR, and Berkshire Hathaway are also exploring Japan's business opportunities.