by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated February 7th, 2019. You probably already know that Asia is growing quickly. It’s among the fastest growing regions on the planet with countless opportunities spanning 48 different nations. Some have better opportunities for investors than others though....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated March 2nd, 2019. Buying gold is often a go-to choice for investors wanting to hedge themselves against inflation and currency risk. You certainly won’t find any shortage of people talking about the benefits of (and trying to sell you!) gold bullion. Gold...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated January 18th, 2019. People sometimes want me to approve of their global investment plan. “Is buying property in (country name) a good investment?” they’ll ask. I always happily answer this question. However, I answer it relative to other investments they...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated February 2nd, 2019. If you’re familiar with any frontier market in Asia, it’s probably Myanmar. Myanmar’s was one of the world’s most oppressive dictatorships until not long ago. That finally changed back in 2015 when its first...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated October 29th, 2018. 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...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks
Last updated October 17th, 2019. With a population exceeding four billion and growing fast, events in Asia will increasingly shape the whole world. Not every country will benefit equally from Asia’s rise though. The region’s top finance hubs will...