by Reid Kirchenbauer | Economic News, Frontier Markets, Recession Avoidance
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. The Vietnamese government realized a...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Lifestyle, Property Investment
For about a decade, we’ve advised clients and readers that they shouldn’t combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing up a lifestyle purchase with a serious investment just isn’t a good idea. The past few years have proven this advice correct....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Stock Market
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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Lifestyle
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 in Asia is the best place for you to...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Update for 2022: 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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Frontier Markets
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 far more attention from investors than it...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Economic News
A metaphorically infinite number of dollars is chasing a limited number of goods. The result? INFLATION! There’s no ignoring the elephant in the room – it’s gotten so large that there’s barely any room left. Open any financial newspaper and chances are you’ll likely...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Country Guides
Last updated April 17th, 2022. 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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Economic News
Last updated April 13th, 2022. 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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated April 16th, 2022. 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...