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Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Last updated November 15th, 2023.   China is the world's largest exporter and manufacturer; it's much larger than its competitors by a wide margin. There's no surprise that the country usually comes to mind first when Asia's economic growth is mentioned. With...

Buying Armenia Property: Asia’s Most Obscure Market?

Buying Armenia Property: Asia’s Most Obscure Market?

Last updated March 29th, 2024. Oftentimes, the countries where you normally wouldn't think of investing are the best ones to purchase in. The Armenia real estate market certainly qualifies as overlooked. This small, landlocked nation that bridges Asia and Europe...

Top 10 Singapore Property Developers: UItimate Guide

Top 10 Singapore Property Developers: UItimate Guide

Last updated February 5th, 2025. As Singapore's economy has grown, so have the country's real estate prices. In fact, Singapore has one of the most expensive housing markets in the world - second only to Hong Kong. If you decide to buy property in Singapore, it's...

Indonesia’s Economic Problems: Asia’s Big Bad Economy

Indonesia’s Economic Problems: Asia’s Big Bad Economy

Last updated January 20th, 2024.   Indonesia enjoys Southeast Asia's largest economy. Sadly, numerous problems make it one of the ASEAN region's worst-performing economies. They've lagged behind frontier market peers such as Vietnam and the Philippines over the...

Freehold vs. Leasehold Property Ownership

Freehold vs. Leasehold Property Ownership

Last updated April 6th, 2025.  We've mentioned many times before that buying property in Asia can be confusing for a foreign investor. The differences between freehold and leasehold real estate in some countries certainly complicate matters. When buying your first...

5 Countries Where Foreigners Can Own Land in Asia

5 Countries Where Foreigners Can Own Land in Asia

Last updated April 25th, 2025. Asia has captured foreign property investors’ attention with its booming economy and growing population. Indeed, the continent is a magnet for global businesspeople and entrepreneurs seeking higher returns and a lower cost of doing...

Does E-Commerce in Singapore Threaten its Malls?

Does E-Commerce in Singapore Threaten its Malls?

Last updated July 16th, 2025. The western world fears for the safety of physical malls since e-commerce and online stores now sell anything you could ever want. Countless cities across the globe are already having e-commerce overtake the physical means of shopping....

Why High Speed Rail Will Change Southeast Asia Forever

Why High Speed Rail Will Change Southeast Asia Forever

Last updated July 22nd, 2023.   Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s economy grew at an unprecedented rate. Investors in turn have poured billions of dollars into the region’s businesses, real estate, and infrastructure. High speed rail lines, which are...

World’s Top Startup Frontier? Look to Southeast Asia

World’s Top Startup Frontier? Look to Southeast Asia

Last updated October 2nd, 2023. Back in 2018, a Singaporean rideshare company called Grab stunned the world when they effectively gave tech giant Uber the boot in Southeast Asia. Grab’s remarkable rise, however, is one of many success stories in the Southeast Asian...

Buying a Condo in Kuala Lumpur: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Kuala Lumpur: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated April 10th, 2025. The price for an average condo in Kuala Lumpur is significantly less expensive than one in neighboring Singapore. For that reason, among several others, Kuala Lumpur has become an alternative among foreign investors. As a regional...