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PROPERTY INVESTMENT

Buying a Condo in Dubai: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Dubai: The Ultimate Guide

Consider buying a condo in Dubai if you’re looking to live or invest in a vibrant city with low taxes and extraordinary future prospects. Dubai is rather welcoming to foreigners who want to buy property or otherwise invest here. Giving one example, Dubai allows...

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

The past few years have been interesting for global markets, to say the least, and it’s unlikely that 2023 will be any different. As such, the best countries to invest for 2023 are ones with a longstanding record of growth and stability. We’re going through a period...

Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why

Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why

Update for 2023: Some Burmese readers were upset at time, but we’re happy to have advised that investing in Myanmar was a bad idea years before the fact became obvious. This article was originally published back in 2017, and you can read our unaltered predictions from...

ECONOMIC NEWS

ASEAN vs. China: Battle to Attract Foreign Investment

ASEAN vs. China: Battle to Attract Foreign Investment

Last updated March 14th, 2023.   In the battle of ASEAN vs. China, tides have turned and Southeast Asia is on top regarding its ability to attract foreign investment... for now. The ASEAN region, for anyone who doesn't know, is an economic bloc composed of ten...

Great Lockdown: Why Southeast Asia Will Outperform

Great Lockdown: Why Southeast Asia Will Outperform

Since the beginning of 2020, the world economy has been reeling from the onset of a global pandemic, the likes of which has not been seen since the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918. The economic impacts of this event have been dubbed "The Great Lockdown". Western...

China Economic Growth Slows, But They Have a Plan

China Economic Growth Slows, But They Have a Plan

Last updated April 9th, 2022.   Lately, there has been tons of media coverage about an economic slowdown in China. Financial analysts on television talk about about how China growth will soon face a “hard landing” while its economy crashes in the near future. And...

Massive Debt in Thailand Burdens its Economy

Massive Debt in Thailand Burdens its Economy

Last updated May 24th, 2023. Rising consumer debt in Thailand is still a major source of risk for the Southeast Asian market, even with GDP growth at its lowest level in nearly a decade. Thai household debt accelerated rapidly, largely because of tax breaks on car and...

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing

Last updated August 17th, 2022.   The term “emerging market” brings to mind a country which is growing quicker than most others. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved infrastructure...

FRONTIER MARKETS

Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?

Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?

Last updated October 18th, 2022.   Officially, Vietnam remains one of the few communist countries left on earth. Yet over the past few decades, this rapidly growing nation of 100 million people turned into a capitalist powerhouse... and did so mostly unnoticed....

Why Tech Startups in Vietnam Are Booming

Why Tech Startups in Vietnam Are Booming

Last updated February 15th, 2023.   Startups in Vietnam have access to all the conditions required to hatch multi-million dollar tech firms. Having attracted a rising large amount of foreign investment from global players, Vietnam and its startup scene deserves...

Why Frontier Economies Will Outperform in the 2020s

Why Frontier Economies Will Outperform in the 2020s

Last updated February 8th, 2023.   Frontier economies will outpace developed economies in the 2020s because of a simple mathematical truth. 1+1 equals 2, which is a 100% increase. Meanwhile, 100+1 equals 101, and that’s merely a 1% increase. In other words, a...

STOCK MARKET

Top 3 Dividend Stocks in Singapore

Top 3 Dividend Stocks in Singapore

Traders often prefer stocks that yield high dividend payouts because of their stable cash flow. As arguably the most stable country in Asia, Singapore's top dividend stocks may be a wise purchase for the conservative investor. Singapore offers traders a type of safety...

Buying REITs in Asia: Here’s How to Start

Buying REITs in Asia: Here’s How to Start

Last updated February 28th, 2023.   REITs in Asia are a diverse bunch. These funds invest in a wide range of property from multibillion dollar commercial malls in city center locations, to logistics warehouses in emerging markets. There’s an old investing maxim...

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated March 24th, 2023.   Buying stocks in Asia is a superb way to enhance your portfolio. The continent hosts over three dozen equity exchanges and a diverse range of different countries, from fully developed economies to frontier markets. Asia is the...

Buying Stocks in Singapore: A Foreigner’s Guide

Buying Stocks in Singapore: A Foreigner’s Guide

Last updated January 3rd, 2023.   On most maps, Singapore is so small that it only shows up as a red dot. But despite its small size, it has gone against all odds - from being exceedingly poor a few decades ago, it is now among the richest territories on Earth....

Myanmar Stock Exchange: Is it Failing?

Myanmar Stock Exchange: Is it Failing?

Myanmar has shown rapid improvement and modernization in the past couple of years. Steps the Southeast Asian country recently took include changing to an elected (albeit highly flawed) government and bringing in record foreign investment numbers. Back in 2015, Myanmar...

How to Buy and Trade Stocks in China

How to Buy and Trade Stocks in China

Last updated April 5th, 2023.   You’re able to access a greater number of stock trading opportunities in China than anywhere else in Asia. Indeed, China’s three exchanges host the continent's largest collection of listed companies in terms of market cap. Recent...

ASIAN CURRENCIES

The 3 Worst Currencies in Asia: Don’t Buy These

The 3 Worst Currencies in Asia: Don’t Buy These

Last updated May 30th, 2022.   Diversifying your portfolio into different currencies is a great way to limit reliance on a single country's financial system. Currencies in Asia, of which there are over fifty, can be ranked on a scale from "very stable" to...

Chinese Yuan’s Future: Will it Rise or Fall?

Chinese Yuan’s Future: Will it Rise or Fall?

China has transformed into one of the world’s strongest economic powers over the past few decades. As a result, its Yuan quickly became one of the most prominent global currencies. The Chinese Yuan's use is now widespread from London to Singapore. Estimates rank it as...

Why the Singapore Dollar is Undervalued

Why the Singapore Dollar is Undervalued

Last updated March 11th, 2019. Asian currencies, with the exception of a rare few, suffered major depreciation over the past few years. The decline was broad-based with almost every currency in the region falling by at least 10% against the U.S. dollar and other major...

3 Currencies in Asia That Will Make a Comeback

3 Currencies in Asia That Will Make a Comeback

Last updated September 6th, 2019.   Practically every single currency in the world has depreciated against the US Dollar since 2016. Some rare exceptions, such as the Swiss Franc, have outperformed the greenback. Not many can boast a stronger performance than the...

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS

COUNTRY GUIDES

Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated February 26th, 2023.   A greater number of foreigners buy property in Thailand than any other country in Asia. There are several reasons why Thailand is the most popular choice among real estate investors worldwide. Located in the heart of Southeast...

Investing in Korea Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Korea Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated November 13th, 2022.   Compared to neighboring Japan, anyone investing in South Korea property saw significantly better performance over the past few decades. South Korea is located in a triangle of the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the Sea of...

Investing in Japan Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Japan Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated January 9th, 2023.   Holding claim to the world’s third largest economy, Japan is one of Asia’s main growth engines. Buying property in Japan means you’re investing in one of the most heavily-urbanized and developed nations on the planet. Japan isn’t...

Investing in Indonesia Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Indonesia Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated February 16th, 2023.   Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest and most populous country. Nonetheless, it has stayed off the radar of investors despite strong economic growth combined with an enormous consumer market. The Indonesian economy is also...

Investing in Philippines Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Philippines Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated March 2nd, 2023.   Buying Philippines property is a bet on economic and demographic trends. Not only is the Philippines isn't just Southeast Asia’s second most populous country with over 100 million people - it's also among the region's fastest...

Investing in Singapore Property: The Ultimate Guide

Investing in Singapore Property: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated February 17th, 2023.   Buying property in Singapore means making an investment in Southeast Asia’s de-facto financial center, and one of the world’s wealthiest nations. While the city is among the world’s most expensive, Singapore’s real estate...

OFFSHORE BANKING

The 12 Best Banks in Qatar

The 12 Best Banks in Qatar

The Qatari banking system is one of the world’s most advanced and highly developed. With the Gulf state’s continuously growing wealth, more people want to live and invest in Qatar than ever before. Yet foreign expats sometimes miss crucial details when starting their...

9 Countries Without Income Tax

9 Countries Without Income Tax

Income tax is a major source of revenue for governments around the world. However, there are some countries in Asia that have chosen to do away with income tax altogether. You might ask, how could a country possibly afford to not have any income tax? Well, in many...

Top 10 Safest Banks in Asia

Top 10 Safest Banks in Asia

Banks in Asia are ranked among the world's safest. In fact, they're far better-capitalized than their counterparts in the US. Yet this wasn't always true. Not long ago, Switzerland and Liechtenstein were considered the "gold standard" of countries to hold money...

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

Last updated March 22nd, 2023.   Bank deposit interest rates across the world are rising, and it's once again becoming practical to make money with a basic savings account. Gone are the days of near-zero interest rates. In some countries, deposit rates are higher...

LIFESTYLE

Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide

Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide

Malaysia has long been a popular destination for expats, with many attracted to the country's high standard of living, low cost of living, and friendly people. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo, Malaysia ranks as the second-wealthiest...

APEC Business Travel Card: Best Way to Skip Airport Lines?

APEC Business Travel Card: Best Way to Skip Airport Lines?

For those who travel between Asia for work, long immigration lines and confusing visa requirements may seem like an unavoidable part of a business trip. Yet some travelers have discovered the secret to bypassing these tedious experiences. If you're a frequent business...

Living in Thailand: The Expat Guide

Living in Thailand: The Expat Guide

Thailand has long been a popular destination for expats, drawing retirees, digital nomads, and many seeking to begin a new life abroad. Arguably, Thailand is home to a greater number of expats than anywhere else in Asia. The expat community in Thailand has grown to...

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Last updated January 12th, 2023.   Choosing where you want to spend the rest of your life when you retire can be a tough decision. If you’ve considered retiring in Asia, though, you are already on a great path. This article will help you figure out which country...

RECESSION AVOIDANCE