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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...

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Last updated November 10th, 2024. 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...

Don’t Invest in Myanmar: Here’s Why

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

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

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

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

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

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...

This is Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in Seoul

This is Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in Seoul

Last updated May 22nd, 2025. Certain countries in Asia are ill-suited to foreign real estate investors who are seeking to diversify their portfolio. Seoul, South Korea is among these cities which are best avoided. The facts about Korea’s investment potential are...

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Last updated May 23rd, 2025. Foreigners are buying Turkish real estate more than ever. Home values in Istanbul are still among Asia’s lowest and the government is actively encouraging property investment. Is it possible these foreign investors are making a mistake...