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PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Buying Malaysia Real Estate: Why We’re Still Positive
Real estate prices in Malaysia's two largest cities, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, remain stagnant. The main reason? Oversupply in Malaysia's prime condo market. At the same time, the Malaysian ringgit has been hovering around its lowest level against the U.S. Dollar since...
How to Invest in India: The Complete Guide
Perhaps no other country in Asia, or even the whole world, will have a greater impact on the 21st century than India will. With a consistently high GDP growth rate exceeding 6% and a track record of avoiding recessions since the late 1970s, India's economic stability...
Buying a Condo in Singapore: The Ultimate Guide
Singapore transformed from an undeveloped swampland into one of the world’s wealthiest countries. And it only took them under half a century. Because of this, property in Singapore is highly sought-after, and it’s among the most expensive in the world. In fact, out of...
Top 5 Real Estate Agents in Thailand
Navigating the complex world of Thai realtors can be a challenge, particularly as a foreign investor. With so many options and potential risks, having a trusted real estate company by your side is crucial - especially if you're new to the market and aren't living in...
Real Estate Agents in Asia: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated June 8th, 2024. For the last few decades, Asia has experienced one of the most powerful economic booms in history. Property prices, and as a result the prominence of real estate agents, have grown in alongside the region's investment prospects as a whole....
Invest in Mongolia? Resource Boom Offers Potential
Mongolia is a large nation positioned directly between China and Russia. But it's also the most sparsely populated in the world with barely over 3 million inhabitants. Nonetheless, the country's vast mineral wealth along with China's New Silk Road are drawing...
ECONOMIC NEWS
E-Commerce in Southeast Asia: Major Challenges
Last updated May 18th, 2019. E-commerce in Southeast Asia lags noticeably behind the rest of the continent. Despite an increased focus from the authorities, it'll be quite some time before e-commerce in ASEAN reaches the same level of other places in the...
Philippines GMO Ban Leaves Asia Shocked
New laws could halt genetically modified organism (GMO) agriculture in the Philippines. Actually, this GMO ban would stop new farming technology in Southeast Asia as a whole. That's because the Philippines is ASEAN's regional pioneer in the field. Back in late 2015,...
3 Economic Trends in China You Should Expect
Update for September, 2018: This post was written back in 2016 and all our predictions on economic trends in China were accurate. But we aren't quite as bullish going forward. We're now looking at frontier markets like Vietnam and Cambodia for stronger growth. ...
Advertising in ASEAN: Biggest Mistake Marketers Make
Last updated April 16th, 2019. Companies around the world want to seize the ocean of opportunities that Southeast Asia now represents. That's especially true with the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community. Learning how to advertise in the ASEAN region is a...
ASEAN Economic Community is Here: What Now?
Last updated November 19th, 2019. The long-awaited ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) launched several years ago, back in 2015, with Southeast Asia officially merging its ten member nations into a single trading bloc. Such a move would otherwise offer immense...
Singapore Best Country for Business? Not for Long
Update for 2023: As predicted, Singapore lost its first place spot to New Zealand soon after we published this article. You might be interested in reading our list of countries that could be the next Singapore. For the past decade, Singapore has led the world...
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LIFESTYLE
Doing Business in Asia: 5 Mistakes Every Foreigner Makes
Last updated September 5th, 2025. American entrepreneur Matthew stood before a room filled with potential Japanese partners. Having successfully expanded his tech startup across Europe, he was eager to tap into the thriving Asian market too. He prepared meticulously,...
Living in Singapore: The Expat Lifestyle Guide
Last updated July 13th, 2025. Singapore has attracted wealthy expats for years due to its high quality of life and favorable business environment. Indeed, expats from other parts of Asia, as well as the US and UK, move to Singapore for its work opportunities, high...
Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide for 2025
Malaysia has long been a popular choice for expats and retirees alike. A high standard of living, along with simple procedures to get long-term visas and purchase land, certainly make it attractive. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo,...
APEC Business Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated August 13th, 2025. 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...
Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment
For about a decade, we've advised clients and readers that they should never combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing a lifestyle purchase with an optimal investment has never been a good idea. If anything, the past few years have proven this advice is still...
Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia
Last updated July 9th, 2025. Choosing where to spend the rest of your life when you retire can be a tough decision. If you’ve considered retiring in Asia, you're already on a great path. This article will help you figure out which country in Asia is the best place for...
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