High inflation, combined with rising interest rates, now ranks among the top concerns that investors have about the global economy. It's natural that people want to hold currencies that will maintain their value - whether in Asia or otherwise. This drives the demands...
Malaysia’s Economic Problems: Risks in Asia’s Outlier
Southeast Asia is one of the world's fastest growing regions - and Malaysia is located at its heart. Malaysia's strong demographics, strategic location, and rising middle class led to a multi-decade boom period since the 1990s. One economy stands out from most others...
3 Countries That Have Been Recession Proof
We should start off by clarifying: there's no such thing as a truly recession proof country! This should be rather obvious. Every investment has its risks. Anywhere can plunge into a recession with little notice. With that said, a few places have managed to avoid...
Top 10 Cambodia Property Developers: Complete Guide
Last updated May 23rd, 2024. With its strong appreciation potential and high rental yields exceeding 6% on average, Cambodia is an increasingly popular place to buy property in Southeast Asia. Naturally, real estate developers in Cambodia are a main beneficiary from...
Why Real Estate in Cambodia is Asia’s Best Value Play
Cambodia, a relatively small nation of about 17 million people, isn't the first place that most foreign investors consider. While this country in the heart of Southeast Asia had its problems in the past, over four decades have passed since the Khmer Rouge era....
Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide
Stocks in Asia are great way to diversify your portfolio internationally, and in the process, optimize the balance of risk and return. Home to 4.5 billion people and rising, Asia is the world’s largest continent in terms of both land size and population. One could say...
Don’t Invest in India: Here’s Why
Recently, India officially became the most populous nation on the entire planet with over 1.4 billion inhabitants. Yet unofficially, India had already surpassed China in terms of population several years ago. A cursory glance would tell you that investing in India is...
Dubai vs. Singapore: Which City is Better?
Dubai and Singapore have emerged as two of the world's premier destinations for expats, entrepreneurs, and global companies in recent decades. Both cities offer modern infrastructure, business-friendly policies, strategic geographic locations, and a cosmopolitan...
Emerging vs. Frontier Markets: What’s the Difference?
As a global investor, you've perhaps heard the terms “frontier markets” and “emerging markets” plenty of times before. At a first glance, it might seem self-explanatory what these terms mean. Sure, it's common knowledge among investors that both frontier and emerging...
How to Invest in Cambodia: Asia’s Final Frontier Market
By investing in Cambodia, you'll gain unique access to one of the world's fastest growing countries. Stocks and real estate prices are a bargain here. Plus, it certainly helps that Cambodia is one of the easiest frontier markets to invest in Asia as a foreigner....