Last updated May 14th, 2025. 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. Living in Dubai is now a popular choice among expats and retirees alike. Discovery of oil in the 60s...
Last updated March 28th, 2025. Among Southeast Asia's vibrant cities, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are hard to resist for many foreign expats. Looking at Southeast Asia as a whole, these two cities stand out for their cultural richness and cost-to-quality ratio. Kuala...
Last updated October 12th, 2024. 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,...
Last updated July 13th, 2025. Singapore has attracted wealthy expats for years due to its high quality of life and favorable business environment. Indeed, expats from other parts of Asia, as well as the US and UK, move to Singapore for its work opportunities, high...
Malaysia has long been a popular choice for expats and retirees alike. A high standard of living, along with simple procedures to get long-term visas and purchase land, certainly make it attractive. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo,...
Last updated August 13th, 2025. 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...
For about a decade, we've advised clients and readers that they should never combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing a lifestyle purchase with an optimal investment has never been a good idea. If anything, the past few years have proven this advice is still...
Last updated July 9th, 2025. Choosing where to spend the rest of your life when you retire can be a tough decision. If you’ve considered retiring in Asia, you're already on a great path. This article will help you figure out which country in Asia is the best place for...
Last updated July 22nd, 2023. Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s economy grew at an unprecedented rate. Investors in turn have poured billions of dollars into the region’s businesses, real estate, and infrastructure. High speed rail lines, which are...