Like moths to a flame, foreigners are flocking to the Gulf region seeking profits from high oil prices and migration from further north. Yet while some countries in the region have solid overall prospects, investing in Qatar should be avoided. As a major host of the...
Among Southeast Asia's vibrant cities, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are hard to resist for many foreign expats. Within the context of the entire continent, these two cities stand out for their cultural richness, entrepreneurial mindset, and the unique opportunities that...
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...
Last updated August 22nd, 2023. A detailed report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the Philippines will soon have the youngest population in Asia. They likewise suggested the country diversify its key services and manufacturing sectors and...
Last updated November 11th, 2023. A metaphorically infinite number of dollars is chasing a limited number of goods. The result? INFLATION! There’s no ignoring the elephant in the room – it’s gotten so large that there’s barely any room left. Open any financial...
Last updated August 31st, 2023. Southeast Asia and China have a long-shared history in many aspects. From cultures to geopolitics and economic fronts, they have had their fair share of coalitions, competitions, and conflicts. But in the battle to attract...
Since the beginning of 2020, the world economy has been reeling from the onset of a global pandemic, the likes of which has not been seen since the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918. The economic impacts of this event have been dubbed "The Great Lockdown". Western...
Last updated July 10th, 2023. Lately, there's been tons of media coverage about an economic slowdown in China. Financial analysts on television talk about about how China growth will soon face a “hard landing” while its economy crashes in the near future. And...
Last updated May 24th, 2023. Rising consumer debt in Thailand is still a major source of risk for the Southeast Asian market, even with GDP growth at its lowest level in nearly a decade. Thai household debt accelerated rapidly, largely because of tax breaks on car and...
Last updated June 24th, 2023. The term “emerging market” brings to mind a country which is growing quicker than most others. Emerging markets are typically going through a phase rapid urbanization, rising foreign investment, and improved infrastructure quality....