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Invest in Laos Real Estate? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

Invest in Laos Real Estate? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

Last updated March 13th, 2024. As Southeast Asia puts its mark on the world, the Laos real estate market is increasingly considered by foreigners as a frontier market investment option. Indeed, Laos is one of the best economies in ASEAN. At first glance, it may seem...

Why India Will be the World’s Largest Economy

Why India Will be the World’s Largest Economy

Last updated August 10th, 2023.   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...

Philippines: Soon the Best Place to Retire in Asia?

Philippines: Soon the Best Place to Retire in Asia?

Last updated August 14th, 2023.   With old age (hopefully!) brings peaceful years of traveling the world. But the best places to retire probably aren't in your home country. Selecting which country to retire abroad isn't always easy. Thankfully, expats have tons...

3 Economic Trends in China You Should Expect

3 Economic Trends in China You Should Expect

Update for September, 2018: This post was written back in 2016 and all our predictions on economic trends in China were accurate. But we aren't quite as bullish going forward. We're now looking at frontier markets like Vietnam and Cambodia for stronger growth.  ...

Advertising in ASEAN: Biggest Mistake Marketers Make

Advertising in ASEAN: Biggest Mistake Marketers Make

Last updated April 16th, 2019.   Companies around the world want to seize the ocean of opportunities that Southeast Asia now represents. That's especially true with the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community. Learning how to advertise in the ASEAN region is a...

Why Malaysia’s Economy is Southeast Asia’s Outlier

Why Malaysia’s Economy is Southeast Asia’s Outlier

Last updated February 7th, 2022.   Southeast Asia is among the fastest growing economic areas in the world. The region's strong demographics, strategic location, and rising middle class have created a ongoing boom period since the 1990s. Yet one economy stands...

Thailand Economy Seeks Revival from FDI

Thailand Economy Seeks Revival from FDI

Last updated December 5th, 2018.   Previously a high-growth market in Southeast Asia, the Thai economy is no longer what it used to be. That's especially true with declining tourism numbers and a GDP growth rate well below the regional average. A brief look at...

Myanmar Telecom Sector: A Brief Overview

Myanmar Telecom Sector: A Brief Overview

Last updated January 20th, 2020.   The Myanmar telecom industry evolved rapidly during the past decade, seeing the entrance of two major operators: Telenor and Ooredoo. Myanmar's two telecom newcomers joined a once state-owned operator, Myanmar Posts and...

3 Best Growth Stocks in China: Globalization is Here

3 Best Growth Stocks in China: Globalization is Here

Last updated May 17th, 2022.   The Shanghai Composite is down about 20% over the past year, erasing all of its post-2020 gains. Most analysts will tell you that's because of ongoing travel restrictions combined with slower growth in the world’s second largest...

Why Philippine Unemployment Rate is Asia’s Highest

Why Philippine Unemployment Rate is Asia’s Highest

Last updated December 21st, 2018.   Recent years saw rapid development in the Philippines which is now among the world's fastest growing markets. Solid economic trends will continue in the long term. Yet a high Philippine unemployment rate still plagues this...