Steeped in history and with an undeniably pro-business approach, global real estate investors have had their eyes on Bahrain for awhile. Today, as one of the Gulf's most established centers for finance and trading, Bahrain is still deeply committed to improving its...
Last updated March 9th, 2025. Want to hear an unpopular opinion? If you're thinking about buying a condo in Thailand, the opportunities have largely come and gone. Don’t get us wrong, Thailand is among the most popular places to buy real estate as a foreigner. And...
Last updated March 2nd, 2025. The Middle East's finance hub is on a roll. With the city's low taxes and extraordinary future prospects, Dubai condos are now being used as a storage of wealth by the global rich. Generally, the UAE is welcoming to foreigners who want to...
With over 275 million inhabitants and rising, the Indonesia property market has immense potential simply because of its size. Yet despite its status as Southeast Asia's most populous country, Indonesia has largely stayed off the radar of foreign investors. Indonesia's...
Hong Kong is one of Asia’s top financial centers. Naturally, the city's status as a gateway between China and the rest of the world means there are dozens of banks in Hong Kong. Naturally, several of them are safer, more stable, and quite simply better than the...
With a population exceding 15 million people in its metro area, the Bangkok real estate market is huge with dozens of different neighborhoods. The city's vibrant culture, world-class amenities, and strategic location in the heart of Southeast Asia make it an...
Last updated February 17th, 2025. Asia is home to many of the world's safest banks. As a group, banks in Asia are significantly better-capitalized than their counterparts in the US. Yet this wasn't always true. Not long ago, Switzerland and Liechtenstein were...
Thailand has long been a popular choice for retirees, digital nomads, and plenty of other foreigners seeking to begin a new life abroad. By some metrics, Thailand is home to a greater number of expats than anywhere else in Asia. The expat community in Thailand has...
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...
Last updated September 26th, 2024. Gold’s reputation as a storage of wealth and hedge against inflation is attracting investors across Asian markets. This is especially true for those in the ASEAN region with local currencies declining against the U.S. Dollar, Euro,...