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Real Estate Agents in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Real Estate Agents in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated March 17th, 2023.   For the last few decades, Asia has experienced one of the most powerful economic booms in history. Property prices, and as a result the prominence of real estate agents, have grown in alongside the region's investment prospects as...

How to Open a Singapore Bank Account as a Foreigner

How to Open a Singapore Bank Account as a Foreigner

Last updated November 30th, 2022.   Despite its small population of six million, Singapore acts as Southeast Asia’s main financial center. The city-state developed rapidly in the early 2000s, and today, it ranks among the world’s top banking hubs. Singapore...

Buying REITs in Asia: Here’s How to Start

Buying REITs in Asia: Here’s How to Start

Last updated February 28th, 2023.   REITs in Asia are a diverse bunch. These funds invest in a wide range of property from multibillion dollar commercial malls in city center locations, to logistics warehouses in emerging markets. There’s an old investing maxim...

This is Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in Seoul

This is Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in Seoul

Last updated March 11th, 2023.   Asian property markets are excellent places to seek value and long-term capital appreciation. Yet certain parts of the region are ill-suited to foreign real estate investors who wish to diversify their portfolio. Seoul, South...

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Last updated December 21st, 2022. Foreigners are buying real estate in Turkey more than ever. Property values in Istanbul are among Asia’s lowest, and the Turkish government is encouraging foreigners to invest. Is it possible these investors are making a mistake...

Best Countries to Invest in 2022

Best Countries to Invest in 2022

Thinking globally about your investments is a good idea this year. The best country to invest in 2022 probably isn’t where you happen to live. In fact, the top performing stocks and real estate investments this year even be on the other side of the world from your...

The 3 Worst Currencies in Asia: Don’t Buy These

The 3 Worst Currencies in Asia: Don’t Buy These

Last updated May 30th, 2022.   Diversifying your portfolio into different currencies is a great way to limit reliance on a single country's financial system. Currencies in Asia, of which there are over fifty, can be ranked on a scale from "very stable" to...

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated December 9th, 2022.   Buying stocks in Asia is a superb way to enhance your portfolio. The continent hosts over three dozen equity exchanges and a diverse range of different countries, from fully developed economies to frontier markets. Asia is the...

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

Last updated March 22nd, 2023.   Bank deposit interest rates across the world are rising, and it's once again becoming practical to make money with a basic savings account. Gone are the days of near-zero interest rates. In some countries, deposit rates are higher...

This Country Avoided Recession for 30 Years

This Country Avoided Recession for 30 Years

Last updated November 21st, 2022.   Recessions are a fact of life in most countries. They seem to arrive every 7 years or so on average, leaving unemployment and stock market collapses in their wake. Many investors dream of endless growth without worrying about...