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 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...
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 in 2011, our founder, Reid, packed his...
Last updated July 10th, 2024. Buying property in Hong Kong comes along with a high entry price. Indeed, remains the world’s most expensive city for real estate. Nonetheless, Hong Kong's location, relative stability, and economic vibrancy make owning property here...
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...
Last updated August 27th, 2024. Buying property in Singapore means making an investment in Southeast Asia’s de-facto financial center, and one of the world’s wealthiest nations. While the city is ranked among the world’s most expensive, Singapore’s real estate market...
Last updated June 8th, 2019. Low-cost airlines have revolutionized the global air travel industry, bringing an end to the days of exorbitant prices and limited travel options. As the slogan of the world’s best budget airline says, AirAsia, “Now everyone can...
Last updated April 9th, 2022. People often think of Myanmar when anyone mentions “frontier markets” in Asia. This Southeast Asian country is indeed a perfect example of the region's rise as a whole. Meanwhile, investing in Myanmar's property market could soon...