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The 4 Worst Places to Invest in Asia

The 4 Worst Places to Invest in Asia

Last updated September 3rd, 2023.   There isn't any shortage of investment advice on the internet. A majority of the time, suggestions revolve around stocks or property that others think you should buy. People saying where you should not invest are less common....

Will the Korean Economy Outgrow Japan’s?

Will the Korean Economy Outgrow Japan’s?

Last updated March 25th, 2024 You may imagine that South Korea doesn’t stand a chance of ever surpassing Japan. After all, the Korean economy is barely 35%  of its neighbor's size. Japan was Asia’s most important regional power for centuries – at least until China...

Japanese Economy: Here’s Why it Won’t Recover

Japanese Economy: Here’s Why it Won’t Recover

Last updated May 11th, 2023.   Japan boomed during the late 20th century. In fact, some analysts at the time even thought the Japanese economy would surpass the United States to become the world’s largest. As you already know, that never happened. Tepid growth...

Invest in Japan’s Obscure E-Commerce Sector

Invest in Japan’s Obscure E-Commerce Sector

Update for July, 2018: Shares of Start Today have more than doubled since our recommendation back in 2016. We now rate them as a hold. Stay tuned for other stock picks, and we'll update this article if circumstances change.   E-commerce is the industry to talk...

Top Asian Currencies: What Are the Strongest?

Top Asian Currencies: What Are the Strongest?

Last updated April 10th, 2022.   Asia is home to a greater number of currencies than any continent on the planet. Over fifty of them, to be a bit more precise.  Because of this, Forex traders - along with investors merely wanting to diversify their portfolio into...