Lifestyle

Living in Dubai: The Full Expat Guide

Living in Dubai: The Full Expat Guide

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. Discovery of oil in the 60s fueled its rapid development, but the city has since diversified into tourism, real estate, and...

Bangkok vs. Kuala Lumpur: Compared for Business and Life

Bangkok vs. Kuala Lumpur: Compared for Business and Life

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...

Doing Business in Asia: 5 Mistakes Every Foreigner Makes

Doing Business in Asia: 5 Mistakes Every Foreigner Makes

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...

Living in Singapore: The Complete Expat Guide

Living in Singapore: The Complete Expat Guide

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...

Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide for 2023

Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide for 2023

Malaysia has long been a popular destination for expats, with many attracted to the country's high standard of living, low cost of living, and friendly people. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo, Malaysia ranks as the second-wealthiest...

APEC Business Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide

APEC Business Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide

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 experiences. If you're a frequent business...

Living in Thailand: The Expat Guide for 2023

Living in Thailand: The Expat Guide for 2023

Thailand has long been a popular destination for expats, drawing retirees, digital nomads, and many seeking to begin a new life abroad. Arguably, Thailand is home to a greater number of expats than anywhere else in Asia. The expat community in Thailand has grown to...

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

Last updated June 6th, 2023.   For about a decade, we've advised our clients and readers that they shouldn't combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing up a lifestyle purchase with a serious investment just isn't a good idea. The past few years have...

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Last updated July 13th, 2023.   Choosing where you want to spend the rest of your life when you retire can be a tough decision. If you’ve considered retiring in Asia, though, you are already on a great path. This article will help you figure out which country in...

Buying a Condo in Pattaya: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Pattaya: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated March 12th. 2023.   Thailand is one of Asia's most popular foreign condo ownership destinations. A major reason is because tourists visit and decide to buy real estate in the country. Looking across Thailand, there are multiple cities where you can...