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These Countries Boast Asia’s Best Demographics

These Countries Boast Asia’s Best Demographics

Last updated August 7th, 2023.   Short-term bumps in an economy are unavoidable. Other than in a few rare cases, recessions strike about once every seven or eight years on average. There isn't much you can do about an occasional recession. But either way, as...

Best Countries to Invest in 2018

Best Countries to Invest in 2018

Update for January, 2022: We've finally entered a new decade as 2022 begins. Here's our updated article with the top countries to invest in 2022.   The best countries to invest are always changing. Thailand developed rapidly during the 1990s. Soon afterwards,...

Why Cambodia Real Estate is Asia’s Best Value Play

Why Cambodia Real Estate is Asia’s Best Value Play

Last updated August 18th, 2023. Cambodia, a relatively small nation of under 17 million inhabitants, probably isn't the first place you would consider buying real estate. Thoughts of genocide and the Khmer Rouge might enter your mind when “Cambodia” is mentioned....

Foreign Property Ownership in Asia: Your 5 Best Options

Foreign Property Ownership in Asia: Your 5 Best Options

Last updated August 6th, 2023.   Buying real estate is one of the most common ways to make an offshore investment. It also comes with valuable and unique perks that other types of investments won't give you. Foreign property investments give you rental income...

Why the Singapore Dollar is Undervalued

Why the Singapore Dollar is Undervalued

Last updated March 11th, 2019. Asian currencies, with the exception of a rare few, suffered major depreciation over the past few years. The decline was broad-based with almost every currency in the region falling by at least 10% against the U.S. dollar and other major...

Investing in ASEAN: Best Move of the Decade?

Investing in ASEAN: Best Move of the Decade?

Last updated June 28th, 2023.   Moving part of your assets into emerging economies often higher returns and less reliance on your home country's financial system. But not all global investments are equal. Ask anyone who invested in Russia, Turkey, or Brazil...

The 4 Worst Places to Invest in Asia

The 4 Worst Places to Invest in Asia

Last updated September 3rd, 2023.   There isn't any shortage of investment advice on the internet. A majority of the time, suggestions revolve around stocks or property that others think you should buy. People saying where you should not invest are less common....

3 Easiest Places to Start Investing in Asia

3 Easiest Places to Start Investing in Asia

Last updated April 7th, 2024. Asia isn't always an easy place to invest. Some (but not all!) countries make things difficult if you're a foreign investor. Generally speaking, Asia's emerging economies have immense growth and are open for business. Yet unreasonable...

3 Biggest Offshore Investment Mistakes

3 Biggest Offshore Investment Mistakes

Last updated September 1st, 2023.   Arguably, offshore investments are one of the most effective ways to diversify your portfolio. People sometimes live inside a bubble, forgetting about the numerous investment options outside of their home country's borders....

Buying Malaysia Real Estate: Why We’re Still Positive

Buying Malaysia Real Estate: Why We’re Still Positive

Last updated December 20th, 2023.   Real estate prices in Malaysia's two largest cities, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, remain stagnant. The main reason? Oversupply in Malaysia's prime condo market. At the same time, the Malaysian ringgit has been hovering around its...