Wealthy Chinese citizens understand why you should diversify your portfolio arguably better than anyone. Asia's largest economy saw rapid development over the past few decades. That was mostly because of entrepreneurial spirit, privatization of state-owned companies,...
Best Investments During a Recession: Are You Prepared?
Last updated March 14th, 2024. If you're concerned about a future economic downturn, you aren't alone. People around the world are wondering: what are the best investments during a recession? A recession strikes the international economy once every few years on...
Why India Will be the World’s Largest Economy
We've all heard about China’s immense growth over the past several decades. They're now the world's second-largest economy, and will arguably soon become the first. India enjoys even greater long-term investment potential in its stock and real estate markets though,...
Will These Countries be the Next Singapore?
Last updated June 18th, 2023. Singapore is often used as a prime example of how business-friendly policies can jumpstart a country's economic growth. Most of our readers are already familiar with Singapore's quick transformation from a malarial swamp into one...
Best Places to Invest? They Aren’t Where You Think
Last updated July 26th, 2023. There isn't any shortage of investment advice on the internet. Everyone appears to have their own ideas about the best places to invest, whether it's stocks in Korea or student housing in Singapore. It's certainly no coincidence...
Why China is Overrated: Investing in ASEAN is Better
Last updated August 13th, 2019. China went through a massive transformation after it began opening up in the late-1970s. It’s gone from being one of the poorest countries in Asia to the world’s second biggest economy and most important manufacturer. There was a...
Hiring Contractors in Asia? Here’s What to Know
Last updated October 4th, 2019. Foreign investors are choosing to buy real estate in Asia than ever before. Population growth and urbanization rates are generally much higher in Asian cities than in the western world. As a result, centrally-located real estate...
How to Beat the Market: Entry Barriers Aren’t So Bad
Last updated June 16th, 2024. Investment advisors, especially those in the western world, often tell their clients they cannot beat the market. They'll say a "market average" return of about 7% per year is the best you can get over the long-term. Granted, that might...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: How Can You Profit?
Last updated December 14th, 2019. The Belt and Road Initiative, sometimes called the New Silk Road, deserves way more attention than it gets. China’s pet project could change the very nature of our global economy during the next several decades. For over 1,500...
Why You Should Invest in Asia Instead of Elsewhere
People sometimes ask us why we started a business solely dedicated to investing in Asia. Why is it better to invest in Asia than elsewhere? Why shouldn’t there also be an “InvestEuropean.com” if there’s an “InvestAsian.com”? Back in 2011, our founder, Reid, packed his...