Last updated December 14th, 2019. The Belt and Road Initiative, sometimes called the New Silk Road, deserves way more attention than it gets. China’s pet project could change the very nature of our global economy during the next several decades. For over 1,500...
Last updated February 11th, 2024. Buying land, along with real estate in general, is one investments you can physically touch and see with your own eyes. Not every investor cares about this sort of thing. Yet some people do, and "physicality" remains an...
Last updated July 17th, 2023. We should start this article off by clarifying: there’s no such thing as a truly recession proof country. This should be obvious. Every investment has its risks. Anywhere can plunge into a recession with little notice. With that...
Last updated August 29th, 2023. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest and most populous country. Nonetheless, it has stayed off the radar of investors despite strong economic growth combined with an enormous consumer market. The Indonesian economy is also...
Last updated April 27th, 2023. Currencies around the world have depreciated against the U.S. Dollar for the past few years. It hasn’t been limited to a few different countries or regions either. The pound, euro, rupee, yuan, and just about every other currency is...
Last updated July 4th, 2023. Thailand is often the first stop for tourists in Asia. Its capital of Bangkok is the world’s most visited country with more than 21 million arrivals last year. As such, many people getting their first glimpse of emerging Asia wonder...
Last updated December 30th, 2023. Upon hiring us and having their private session, our consulting clients often ask for an opinion on their current global investment plan. To no one's surprise, "Is buying property in [country name] a good investment?" is still...
Last updated August 15th, 2023. People sometimes ask us why we started a business solely dedicated to investing in Asia. Why is it better to invest in Asia than elsewhere? Why shouldn’t there also be an “InvestEuropean.com” if there’s an “InvestAsian.com”? Back...
Last updated January 13th, 2024. Buying property in Hong Kong comes along with a high entry price. Indeed, Hong Kong still remains the world’s most expensive city for real estate despite its recent problems. Nonetheless, Hong Kong's location, relative...
Last updated July 25th, 2023. There are lots of investors who buy shares in an emerging markets ETF and incorrectly believe they've diversified internationally. Countless times, a client has told me they're "already investing in emerging markets!" because they...