Last updated May 18th, 2019. E-commerce in Southeast Asia lags noticeably behind the rest of the continent. Despite an increased focus from the authorities, it'll be quite some time before e-commerce in ASEAN reaches the same level of other places in the...
Last updated August 14th, 2023. With old age (hopefully!) brings peaceful years of traveling the world. But the best places to retire probably aren't in your home country. Selecting which country to retire abroad isn't always easy. Thankfully, expats have tons...
New laws could halt genetically modified organism (GMO) agriculture in the Philippines. Actually, this GMO ban would stop new farming technology in Southeast Asia as a whole. That's because the Philippines is ASEAN's regional pioneer in the field. Back in late 2015,...
Update for September, 2018: This post was written back in 2016 and all our predictions on economic trends in China were accurate. But we aren't quite as bullish going forward. We're now looking at frontier markets like Vietnam and Cambodia for stronger growth. ...
Last updated April 16th, 2019. Companies around the world want to seize the ocean of opportunities that Southeast Asia now represents. That's especially true with the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community. Learning how to advertise in the ASEAN region is a...
The past several years were rough for Thailand's economy. With tourist arrivals and export numbers falling, Thailand suffered through a disappointing first half during 2018. Nonetheless, Thailand looks to achieve its highest growth though several years of political...
Last updated November 19th, 2019. The long-awaited ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) launched several years ago, back in 2015, with Southeast Asia officially merging its ten member nations into a single trading bloc. Such a move would otherwise offer immense...
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 ability to predict the future would be useful in the stock market. Such a power would let you accumulate wealth...
Last updated July 5th, 2023. Startups in Thailand have a lofty goal: to lead innovation in Southeast Asia. With almost 700 million people and rapid economic growth, Southeast Asia increasingly draws talented entrepreneurs and investors with deep pockets. Malaysia,...
Last updated February 7th, 2022. Southeast Asia is among the fastest growing economic areas in the world. The region's strong demographics, strategic location, and rising middle class have created a ongoing boom period since the 1990s. Yet one economy stands...