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...
Last updated April 8th, 2024. 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 during a...
Last updated December 18th, 2023. People are often surprised to learn that some countries completely skipped the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. It's even more shocking that several places have managed to avoid recession for over two decades. Even when the latest...
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...
Last updated November 22nd, 2023. 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,...
Last updated August 17th, 2023. 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 of...
Last updated April 2nd, 2024. Usually, people buy real estate for two different reasons. High 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....
Last updated April 9th, 2024. Thailand's stock market is not the first one investors would usually think of when they consider investing in Asia. Granted, Thailand is one of the world's most visited countries. During any typical years, its capital, Bangkok, sees more...
Last updated March 25th, 2024 You may imagine that South Korea doesn’t stand a chance of ever surpassing Japan. After all, the Korean economy is barely 35% of its neighbor's size. Japan was Asia’s most important regional power for centuries – at least until China...
Last updated January 31st, 2024. Which countries in Asia are growing the fastest? We'll answer that question and rank the top five. You probably already know that Asia is growing quickly. From an economic perspective, it’s among the best performing regions on the...