by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Guides, Stocks
On most maps, Singapore is so small that it only shows up as a red dot. But despite its small size, it has gone against all odds – from being exceedingly poor a few decades ago, it is now among the richest territories on Earth. Since 1960, Singapore’s economy...
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Cambodia tends to fly under the radar in the world of foreign investment. Many tend to think of it as a small, war-torn country that lags behind its neighbors in population, wealth, and development. However, this frontier market is actually one of the best places in...
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Investing in the Philippines is generally a good bet. The country’s economy is growing rapidly and as is its population of educated, English-speaking professionals. Thanks to these factors, foreign investors have taken a renewed interest in this island nation. On top...
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Real estate in Vietnam is booming – especially in the nation’s largest metro area. And buying a condo in Ho Chi Minh City is an increasingly popular way to invest in Vietnam’s stellar economy. Thanks to rapid economic growth, a rising middle class,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Editor's Picks, Guides
Across the global media, stories about the Philippines typically revolve around its brutal drug war. So, if you’ve never visited the Philippines, you might be thinking, “why would I ever want a condo in Manila?” While the country does have a bad reputation,...
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A greater number of foreigners live in Thailand than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Naturally then, there’s a strong demand for opening bank accounts here. Yet the rules have always been unclear. I’ve successfully opened nearly a dozen Thai bank accounts...
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Asia isn’t an easy continent for long-term immigrants. You often have just two options to live here indefinitely: marriage or investment. Sure, most countries in Asia will let you get a work visa – but that requires keeping a local job. Likewise, retirement visas have...
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Condo advertisements are everywhere in Thailand. Whether you’re on the skytrain, driving on the expressway, or just walking around Bangkok, you’ll find lots of real estate developers pitching their projects. Practically any business can lease a billboard or buy an...
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Last updated February 15th, 2019. Investors seeking higher returns often choose emerging markets. Property and stocks in these countries have become a standard asset class for anyone seeking superior long-term gains. The term “emerging markets” involves dozens of...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Blog, Guides
Last updated July 28th, 2019. Land (along with real estate in general) is one of the investments that you can physically touch and see with your own eyes. Not every investor cares about this sort of thing. Yet some people do and “physicality”...
