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
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
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?
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
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
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...
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...
Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why
Update for 2024: Some Burmese readers were upset at time, but we’re happy to have advised that investing in Myanmar was a bad idea years before it became an obvious fact. This article was originally published six years ago. Here are our unaltered predictions from back...
Why Tech Startups in Vietnam Are Booming
Last updated July 21st, 2023. 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...
How to Beat Inflation: Protect Your Portfolio
Last updated May 4th, 2025. A metaphorically infinite number of dollars are 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 space left. Open any financial newspaper...