by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated August 28th, 2021. Among the most popular countries to buy real estate in Asia as a foreigner, Thailand ranks at the very top. That’s partially because of its strong tourism sector with Bangkok being the most visited city on the planet – at least...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Frontier Markets
Last updated July 13th, 2021. People are often surprised to learn that some countries skipped the 2008 Global Financial Crisis completely It’s even more shocking that several places have managed to avoid recession for over two decades. A select few markets,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Economic News
Last updated June 21st, 2019. You’re supposed to put part of your portfolio in bonds with the rest being a mix of stocks and cash. At least, this is what investment advisers have told people for decades. That might be a slight oversimplification. The exact...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated July 9th, 2019. The Singapore real estate market is among the world’s most expensive. Housing prices in this city-state rank second highest in Asia, just behind Hong Kong. You would have to pay in the range of US$2 million just to buy a tiny, two-bedroom...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Frontier Markets
Last updated December 9th, 2021. Investors seeking higher returns often choose emerging markets. Property and stocks in these countries have become a standard asset class for anyone seeking superior long-term gains. The term “emerging markets” involves dozens...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated August 12th, 2021. Why invest in Kazakhstan? The short answer is: it’s an undiscovered gem, with fair valuations, in high-growth Central Asia. During the 2020s, global investors will look at Asian markets more than ever. It’s no secret that...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated October 3rd, 2021. Investors usually buy property for two reasons: rental yields and capital appreciation. Rental income and appreciation are both equally important. After all, cash flow doesn’t help much if you have a depreciating asset. Likewise,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Stock Market
Last updated November 17th, 2021. Thailand is one of the world’s most visited countries. In fact, during a typical year, its capital of Bangkok sees more tourists than any other city on the planet. Because of this, Thailand is often people’s first...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Property Investment
Last updated November 7th, 2021. To be frank: buying property in Taiwan isn’t a good way to make returns. Either way, we’ll still talk about the local real estate market. Hopefully it can serve as an example of somewhere you shouldn’t invest....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Economic News
Last updated November 13th, 2021. You may imagine that South Korea doesn’t stand a chance of ever surpassing Japan. After all, the Korean economy is barely over 1/4th of its neighbor’s size right now. Japan was Asia’s most important regional power for...
