A detailed report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the Philippines will soon have the youngest country in Asia. They also suggested the Philippines diversify its economy and enhance work productivity to maintain its status as one of the world's...
Last updated March 5th, 2024. Thailand's capital city of Bangkok is one of the most heavily visited city on the planet. It's natural that many people decide to stay here longer than a few weeks and open a bank account to make their life easier. Thailand's financial...
Malaysia has long been a popular choice for expats and retirees alike. A high standard of living, along with simple procedures to get long-term visas and purchase land, certainly make it attractive. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo,...
Last updated January 2nd, 2024. For those who travel between Asia for work, long immigration lines and confusing visa requirements may seem like an unavoidable part of a business trip. Yet some travelers have discovered the secret to bypassing these tedious...
Last updated January 22nd, 2024. Consider buying a condo in Dubai if you're looking to live or invest in a vibrant city with low taxes and extraordinary future prospects. Dubai is rather welcoming to foreigners who want to buy property or otherwise invest...
Last updated January 17th, 2024. The Qatari banking system is one of the world's most advanced and highly developed. With the Gulf state's continuously growing wealth, more people want to live and invest in Qatar than ever before. Yet foreign expats sometimes miss...
Thailand has long been a popular destination for expats, drawing retirees, digital nomads, and many seeking to begin a new life abroad. Arguably, Thailand is home to more expats than anywhere else in Asia. The expat community in Thailand has grown to approximately two...
Last updated February 29th, 2024. Income taxes are a major source of revenue for governments around the world. However, there are several countries with no income tax in Asia. You might ask, how is it possible for zero tax countries to exist? Well, in many cases, they...
Last updated February 17th, 2024. Why would anyone ever want to invest in Kazakhstan real estate? That's a legitimate question anyone could have when they hear the name of the country. But if you take a good look at the world's map, you'll find the answer: right in...
Last updated March 3rd, 2024. Asia is home to the world's safest banks. In fact, they're far better-capitalized than their counterparts in the US. Yet this wasn't always true. Not long ago, Switzerland and Liechtenstein were considered the "gold standard" of countries...