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 2025. According to the most recent World Tourism rankings, Turkey is the 5th most-visited in the world by international arrivals. That number is expected to...
Last updated October 12th, 2024. 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,...
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...
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 February 15th, 2025. Thailand is one of the most heavily touristed countries on the planet. It's natural that many people decide to stay longer than a few weeks and open a bank account here. Banking in Thailand isn't just for tourists though - investors...
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 October 18th, 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 February 23rd, 2025. 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 invest in Qatar and use its capital city of Doha as their banking hub than ever...