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The 10 Best Banks in Thailand for 2025

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...

Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide for 2025

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

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...

The 11 Best Banks in Qatar for 2025

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

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 Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

How to Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

Last updated May 5th, 2025. Why would anyone ever want to invest in Kazakhstan's real estate or stock market? That's a legitimate question anyone could have when they hear the name of the country. But if you take a good look at the world's map, you'll find the answer:...

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Update for 2024: We've now entered the new year! The best countries to invest in 2024 are covered in our updated guide. 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...

Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?

Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?

Last updated August 27th, 2025. Officially, Vietnam remains one of the few communist countries left on earth. Yet over the past few decades, this rapidly growing nation of over 100 million people has become a capitalist powerhouse. The Vietnamese government realized a...

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

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 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...