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PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Property Investment Visas in Asia: Your 5 Best Options
For most people, getting a residence visa or second passport is forever outside our control. We can't change factors like our country of birth or who our parents are. Real estate investment visas are unique because anyone with enough spare cash is able to essentially...
Best Areas in Hong Kong to Buy Real Estate
Hong Kong's property market remains one of the world's most dynamic and expensive, offering investors a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, stunning views, and potentially strong returns. Our guide explores the most promising areas for real estate...
Risks of Buying Property in the Philippines
Southeast Asia's second most populous nation with over 100 million inhabitants, the Philippines has plenty of opportunity for real estate investors. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly attractive market lies a complex web of challenges, restrictions, and...
Top 5 Real Estate Agents in Cambodia
Cambodia's real estate market continues to evolve, offering impressive returns through high rental yields and strong appreciation potential. For foreigners unfamiliar with the local market and Khmer language, working with a professional agent is extremely helpful....
Best Areas in Seoul to Buy Property
With its blend of cutting-edge modernity and rich cultural heritage, Seoul offers a unique real estate market that appeals to both local and international buyers. However, buying property in Seoul certainly isn't without its challenges. The city's high property...
Buying Property in Cebu: The Ultimate Guide
When it comes to investing in Philippine real estate, many foreign investors automatically think of Manila. However, savvy investors are increasingly turning their attention to Cebu, the Queen City of the South. This tropical paradise offers a unique blend of urban...
ECONOMIC NEWS
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
Last updated July 10th, 2023. Lately, there's 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
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 housing purchases. More...
3 Weak Emerging Markets That Are Barely Growing
Last updated January 13th, 2024. The term "emerging market" brings to mind a country with an outstanding economy growing quicker than most. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase of rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved...
Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive
Last updated November 15th, 2023. China is the world's largest exporter and manufacturer; it's much larger than its competitors by a wide margin. There's no surprise that the country usually comes to mind first when Asia's economic growth is mentioned. With...
Indonesia’s Economic Problems: Asia’s Big Bad Economy
Last updated January 20th, 2024. Indonesia enjoys Southeast Asia's largest economy. Sadly, numerous problems make it one of the ASEAN region's worst-performing economies. They've lagged behind frontier market peers such as Vietnam and the Philippines over the...
FRONTIER MARKETS
World’s Top Startup Frontier? Look to Southeast Asia
Last updated October 2nd, 2023. Back in 2018, a Singaporean rideshare company called Grab stunned the world when they effectively gave tech giant Uber the boot in Southeast Asia. Grab’s remarkable rise, however, is one of many success stories in the Southeast Asian...
4 Frontier Markets You Should Invest In
Last updated December 6th, 2023. Frontier markets are often overlooked and misunderstood by investors. Some people incorrectly label frontier markets as “dangerous”, while at the same time putting all their eggs in one basket and only investing close to home....
How to Avoid a Recession? Invest in These 3 Markets
Last updated December 18th, 2023. People are often surprised to learn that some countries completely skipped the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. It's even more shocking that several places have managed to avoid recession for over two decades. Even when the latest...
Invest in Laos Real Estate? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
Last updated March 13th, 2024. As Southeast Asia puts its mark on the world, the Laos real estate market is increasingly considered by foreigners as a frontier market investment option. Indeed, Laos is one of the best economies in ASEAN. At first glance, it may seem...
Why Corruption in Myanmar is Widespread
Update for 2022: While many Burmese readers were upset at time, we're glad to have advised that investing in Myanmar was a bad idea years before it became apparent. This article was originally published back in 2016, and needless to say, our warnings were correct....
Thai Startups: Southeast Asia’s Next Big Market?
Last updated July 5th, 2023. Startups in Thailand have a lofty goal: to lead innovation in Southeast Asia. With almost 700 million people and rapid economic growth, Southeast Asia increasingly draws talented entrepreneurs and investors with deep pockets. Malaysia,...
STOCK MARKET
How to Buy and Trade Stocks in China
Last updated February 12th, 2024. You’re able to access a greater number of trading opportunities with Chinese stocks than anywhere else in Asia. Indeed, China’s three stock exchanges host the continent's largest collection of listed companies in terms of market cap....
How to Open a Hong Kong Stock Brokerage Account
Last updated April 9th, 2025. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is only Asia’s third largest in terms of market cap. Yet it’s the most internationally-focused trading platform in the whole region. When it comes to secondary listings, foreign companies list themselves in...
Are China Stocks in a Bubble? Yes, Probably
Update for October, 2019: This article was originally written in 2015. Our predictions were accurate and China stocks saw a significant decline over the past few years. However, we're still bearish on Chinese stocks and think they can fall even further. Information...
Best Way to Invest in Property? REITs and Funds
Last updated July 3rd, 2023. Normally, property investors will buy a physical structure under their own name to either resell or rent out themselves. Yet buying shares of a real estate investment trust (REIT) or property fund is a superior option for many...
How to Invest Better With Stock Market Psychology
Last updated July 20th, 2023. The stock market's day-to-day movements are surprisingly random and rarely based on logic. Why? It's because stocks move at the whim of human beings who are often illogical themselves and driven by emotions. It's natural: every...
How to Invest in Asia Stocks with a U.S. Brokerage
Last updated November 16th, 2021. You might think it sounds counterintuitive, but opening a brokerage account in the United States is still among the most versatile ways to buy stocks in Asia as a foreigner. Granted, your brokerage account in the U.S. will only...
ASIAN CURRENCIES
Malaysian Ringgit Crisis: Did it Bottom Out?
Update for July, 2024: This article was originally written back in 2015, forecasting a decline in the Malaysian ringgit. Our predictions were accurate and the ringgit saw significant depreciation ever since then. However, we now rate the currency a "buy" and think...
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...
The Yuan’s Importance in Chinese Globalization
Last updated May 6th, 2022. China is pumping investment (and yuan!) into Southeast Asia. In fact, China plans to invest five times more in the ASEAN region than it does already. Specifically, trade between China and Southeast Asia will increase to more than...
PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
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COUNTRY GUIDES
Investing in Japan Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated February 13th, 2025. As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is one of Asia’s main growth engines. Buying real estate in Japan means investing in one of the most developed and heavily urbanized nations on the planet. Property in Japan isn’t in the...
Investing in Singapore Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated February 26th, 2025. 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 ranked among the world’s most expensive, Singapore’s real estate...
Investing in Myanmar Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated April 9th, 2022. People often think of Myanmar when anyone mentions “frontier markets” in Asia. This Southeast Asian country is indeed a perfect example of the region's rise as a whole. Meanwhile, investing in Myanmar's property market could soon...
Investing in Malaysia Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated April 13th, 2025. Malaysia enjoys a strategic location alongside the Strait of Malacca - the world's busiest shipping lane. This adds potential to Malaysia's property market based simply on where it's located on the map. "Location, location, location" is...
Investing in Cambodia Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated May 25th, 2025. Buying property in Cambodia is the best way to invest in the nation’s ongoing growth story. Obviously, there’s no such thing as a recession proof country. Cambodia is about as close as it gets though. The reason is simple: Cambodia is less...
OFFSHORE BANKING
How to Open a Thai Bank Account as a Foreigner
A greater number of foreigners live in Thailand than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Naturally then, there’s a strong demand for opening bank accounts here. Yet the rules have always been unclear. I successfully opened dozens of Thai bank accounts over the past...
The 10 Best Banks in Malaysia for 2025
Last updated February 3rd, 2025. Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s most important banking hubs, outranked only by its much smaller neighbor to the south. By banking in Malaysia, you’ll have access to several well-capitalized financial institutions. The ringgit also...
The 10 Best Banks in Thailand for 2025
Last updated February 15th, 2025. Thailand is one of the most heavily touristed countries on the planet. It's natural that many people decide to stay longer than a few weeks and open a bank account here. Banking in Thailand isn't just for tourists though - investors...
The 11 Best Banks in Qatar for 2025
Last updated February 23rd, 2025. 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 invest in Qatar and use its capital city of Doha as their banking hub than ever...
9 Countries Without Income Tax
Last updated April 12th, 2025. Income taxes are a major source of revenue for governments around the world. However, there are several countries with no income tax in Asia. You might ask, how is it possible for zero tax countries to exist? Well, in many cases, they...
How to Open a Singapore Bank Account as a Foreigner
Last updated March 5th, 2025. Despite a small population of six million, Singapore acts as Southeast Asia’s main financial center. The city-state developed rapidly in the early 2000s, and today, it ranks among the world’s top banking hubs. Singapore continues taking...
LIFESTYLE
10 Richest Countries in the World
It's clear that Asia has emerged as a dominant force in the world, with several places from the region securing a spot among the world's richest countries. The IMF's latest data reveals that Asia boasts more countries in the top 10 richest list than any other...
How to Get Singapore Citizenship: The Full Guide
Singapore has become one of the most sought-after destinations for high-net-worth individuals looking to relocate their families and wealth. With its stable political climate, strong economy, excellent quality of life, and attractive tax policies, it's no wonder...
Living in Hong Kong: The Expat Guide
Last updated May 6th, 2025. Hong Kong, a vibrant metropolis and global financial center, has long been a popular destination for expats seeking new opportunities and experiences. With its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, advanced infrastructure, and...
Thailand’s Elite Visa: The Complete Guide
Are you dreaming of exploring Bangkok and indulging in mouthwatering Thai cuisine for an extended period? Look no further than the Thai Elite Visa program. This exclusive opportunity offers a hassle-free path to long-term residency in the Land of Smiles. Our guide...
KITAS Visa Guide: Live in Indonesia Permanently
Are you dreaming of living the island life in beautiful Indonesia? Perhaps you've fallen in love with the vibrant culture and stunning beaches. Or maybe you're an aspiring digital nomad looking for a tropical base. Whatever your reasons, staying long-term in Indonesia...
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: The Passport Guide
Looking for an attractive second passport that provides access to Europe and Asia? Turkey's popular citizenship by investment program allows foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship relatively quickly and easily by purchasing real estate. With a minimum investment of...
RECESSION AVOIDANCE
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