Last updated March 24th, 2024. Steeped in history and with an undeniably pro-business approach, global real estate investors have had their eyes on Bahrain for awhile. Today, as one of the Gulf's most established centers for finance and trading, Bahrain is still...
Located at the junction of Eurasia, Azerbaijan acts as a crucial link between several large economies in the region. Simply put, investing in Azerbaijan is a play on its ideal combo of vast natural resources and a strategic position. Close proximity to Russia, Turkey,...
Last updated March 31st, 2024. Like moths to a flame, foreigners are flocking to invest in Qatar and elsewhere in the Gulf region. Yet while some places in the region have solid long-term prospects, investment in Qatar should be avoided. Especially the in country's...
Last updated March 3rd, 2024. The history of Dubai is a tale of transformation. Once a sleepy fishing village, it’s now one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Living in Dubai is now a popular choice among expats and retirees alike. Discovery of oil in the 60s...
Last updated April 3rd, 2024. Among Southeast Asia's vibrant cities, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are hard to resist for many foreign expats. Looking at Southeast Asia as a whole, these two cities stand out for their cultural richness and cost-to-quality ratio. Kuala...
Renowned globally as a tourism favorite, the Turkish real estate investment proposition has come into focus in 2024. According to the most recent World Tourism rankings, Turkey is the 4th most-visited in the world by international arrivals. That number is expected to...
American entrepreneur Matthew stood before a room filled with potential Japanese partners. Having successfully expanded his tech startup across Europe, he was eager to tap into the thriving Asian market too. He prepared meticulously, studying market trends and...
Singapore has attracted truly wealthy expats for many years due to its favorable business environment, political stability, and quality of life. Expats from other parts of Asia, as well as the US and UK, come to Singapore for work opportunities, favorable tax...
Last updated January 18th, 2024. Perhaps no other country in Asia, or the world, will have a greater impact during the 21st century than India. With a consistently high GDP growth rate exceeding 6% and a track record of avoiding recessions since the late 1970s,...
Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most important financial centers. As a gateway between China and the rest of the world, there are dozens of banks in Hong Kong. Naturally, some of them are better than others. By opening a bank account in Hong Kong, you’ll have...