Last updated June 7th, 2024. 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 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...
Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated May 4th, 2025. More foreigners buy property in Thailand than any other country in Asia. Why is Thailand the most popular choice among real estate investors worldwide? There are a few solid reasons. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand shares...
ASEAN vs. China: Battle to Attract Foreign Investment
Last updated August 31st, 2023. Southeast Asia and China have a long-shared history in many aspects. From cultures to geopolitics and economic fronts, they have had their fair share of coalitions, competitions, and conflicts. But in the battle to attract...
How to Open a Singapore Bank Account as a Foreigner
Last updated March 5th, 2025. Despite a small population of six million, Singapore acts as Southeast Asia’s main financial center. The city-state developed rapidly in the early 2000s, and today, it ranks among the world’s top banking hubs. Singapore continues taking...