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India vs. China: Which Will Grow Faster?

India vs. China: Which Will Grow Faster?

It's the battle of India vs. China! Which is better for investors? China and India are the two most populous nations on the planet, and are very similar in some ways. They're both emerging markets with high growth rates usually exceeding 6%.  Up until the late 1800s,...

Investing in Macau Real Estate: Asia’s Overlooked Market

Investing in Macau Real Estate: Asia’s Overlooked Market

Standing in the shadow its neighbors, most investors would consider nearby alternatives long before buying Macau real estate. Perhaps you're familiar with Macau because of casinos rather than its real estate market. The Chinese Special Administrative Region surpassed...

10 Best Countries to Live in Asia

10 Best Countries to Live in Asia

Asia is the main driver of economic growth in 21st century. With bustling megacities, pristine beaches, and mouthwatering cuisine, it's no wonder why many people want to work and live in Asia. Yet deciding on the single best place to live in Asia depends a lot on your...

ASEAN vs. China: Battle to Attract Foreign Investment

ASEAN vs. China: Battle to Attract Foreign Investment

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...

Top 10 China Property Developers: A Complete Guide

Top 10 China Property Developers: A Complete Guide

Last updated March 12th, 2025. China is Asia’s quintessential success story. Since the 1980s, the country has transformed into an economic powerhouse. And Chinese property developers have certainly helped fuel nation's rapid change. The Chinese construction boom has...

China Economic Growth Slows, But They Have a Plan

China Economic Growth Slows, But They Have a Plan

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...

How to Profit from Frontier Markets and China’s Rise

How to Profit from Frontier Markets and China’s Rise

Last updated April 12th, 2023.   China’s goals are becoming even more globally ambitious as its size and influence grows. Having already taken the title of world’s largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, this trend will almost surely continue into...

Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Why China Manufacturing is Uncompetitive

Last updated November 15th, 2023.   China is the world's largest exporter and manufacturer; it's much larger than its competitors by a wide margin. There's no surprise that the country usually comes to mind first when Asia's economic growth is mentioned. With...

Freehold vs. Leasehold Property Ownership

Freehold vs. Leasehold Property Ownership

Last updated April 6th, 2025.  We've mentioned many times before that buying property in Asia can be confusing for a foreign investor. The differences between freehold and leasehold real estate in some countries certainly complicate matters. When buying your first...

Why High Speed Rail Will Change Southeast Asia Forever

Why High Speed Rail Will Change Southeast Asia Forever

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...