Southeast Asia | Blackpeak

29 July 2021

Blackpeak Tête-à-Tête: The Downward Spiral of the KPK

Blackpeak Tête-à-Tête: The Downward Spiral of the KPK https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Blackpeak-Podcast-EP1.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Blackpeak-Podcast-EP1.jpg 29 July 2021 29 July 2021

In this episode, In this episode, Blackpeak Director Vanessa Capdevielle welcomes Kevin O’Rourke, an expert on Indonesian politics, to discuss the downfall of the long-established and perhaps the best-known anti-corruption agency in Southeast Asia: the KPK.

22 July 2019

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Taking the Current When It Serves

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Taking the Current When It Serves https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Blackpeak-Blog-EU-Vietnam-Free-Trade-Agreement-Taking-the-current-when-it-serves.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Blackpeak-Blog-EU-Vietnam-Free-Trade-Agreement-Taking-the-current-when-it-serves.jpg 22 July 2019 12 December 2019

On Sunday, 30 June 2019, EU member states and Vietnam signed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

4 June 2019

Security Risks in Southern Thailand: From Origins to Current Situation

Security Risks in Southern Thailand: From Origins to Current Situation https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Blackpeak-Insights-Security-Risks-in-Southern-Thailand-From-Origins-to-Current-Situation.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Blackpeak-Insights-Security-Risks-in-Southern-Thailand-From-Origins-to-Current-Situation.jpg 4 June 2019 20 January 2020

In order to extract even more concessions from the Thai government, rebel groups in the southernmost provinces of Thailand may continue instigating violence.

25 January 2019

There’s Wood Enough Within: Trong’s Corruption Crackdown and Implications for Doing Business in Vietnam

There’s Wood Enough Within: Trong’s Corruption Crackdown and Implications for Doing Business in Vietnam https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Blackpeak-Insights-Corruption-Crackdown-in-Vietnam.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Blackpeak-Insights-Corruption-Crackdown-in-Vietnam.jpg 25 January 2019 22 July 2019

On 23 October 2018, Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong as the country’s President with 99.8% of the vote from the Assembly members.

29 August 2018

PERE | Real Estate’s Anti-corruption Crusade

PERE | Real Estate’s Anti-corruption Crusade https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Blackpeak_In-The-News_PERE_Real-estate’s-anti-corruption-crusade.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Blackpeak_In-The-News_PERE_Real-estate’s-anti-corruption-crusade.jpg 29 August 2018 12 December 2019

Chris Leahy, Blackpeak’s founder, shared the challenges of conducting due diligence in China and other emerging markets with PERE.

30 June 2018

The Business Times | Sherlock Holmes of Shenton Way

The Business Times | Sherlock Holmes of Shenton Way https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Blackpeak_In-The-News_The-Business-Times_Sherlock-Holmes-of-Shenton-Way.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Blackpeak_In-The-News_The-Business-Times_Sherlock-Holmes-of-Shenton-Way.jpg 30 June 2018 29 July 2019

Blackpeak founder Chris Leahy shared an interesting case from a past investigation project in Singapore with the Business Times.

19 June 2018

Deal Street Asia | Record PE Vehicles Make Fundraising Challenging for Smaller Managers

Deal Street Asia | Record PE Vehicles Make Fundraising Challenging for Smaller Managers https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Blackpeak_In-The-News_Deal-Street-Asia_Record-PE-Vehicles-Make-Fundraising-Challenging-for-Smaller-Managers.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Blackpeak_In-The-News_Deal-Street-Asia_Record-PE-Vehicles-Make-Fundraising-Challenging-for-Smaller-Managers.jpg 19 June 2018 20 February 2019

Read Blackpeak founder Chris Leahy’s interview for Deal Street Asia on private equity market outlook and deals in Southeast Asia, India, and China.

15 June 2018

Mint | Some of Modi’s shine has come off, but he has a good scorecard: Chris Leahy

Mint | Some of Modi’s shine has come off, but he has a good scorecard: Chris Leahy https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Blackpeak_In-The-News_Mint_Some-of-Modi’s-shine-has-come-off-but-he-has-a-good-scorecard-Chris-Leahy.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Blackpeak_In-The-News_Mint_Some-of-Modi’s-shine-has-come-off-but-he-has-a-good-scorecard-Chris-Leahy.jpg 15 June 2018 20 February 2019

Read Mint’s interview with Blackpeak founder, Chris Leahy, on India investment outlook.

26 July 2017

Investing in Myanmar: Southeast Asia’s Last Frontier

Investing in Myanmar: Southeast Asia’s Last Frontier https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Myanmar-49139207_l.jpg 2508 1672 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Myanmar-49139207_l.jpg 26 July 2017 21 November 2019

Myanmar’s robust economic growth and untapped potential have led many investors to name the country as “Southeast Asia’s last frontier”. Blackpeak shares its views on top foreign direct investment (FDI) sectors, key investors and investment risks and challenges in Myanmar.

12 May 2017

NYT | Singapore, a Rising Home for Quiet Money, Comes Under Pressure

NYT | Singapore, a Rising Home for Quiet Money, Comes Under Pressure https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackpeak-singapore-skyline_1200x657larry-teo-380867-unsplash.jpg 1200 675 Blackpeak Blackpeak https://www.blackpeakgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blackpeak-singapore-skyline_1200x657larry-teo-380867-unsplash.jpg 12 May 2017 29 July 2019

Chris Leahy quoted in an article from the New York Times on Singapore becoming “the new Switzerland” for billionaires.