by Reid Kirchenbauer | Aug 5, 2018 | Blog, Editor's Picks |
A trade war between the United States and China looks like it’s already begun. Indeed, government run People’s Daily even agrees. The US-China trade war’s “official start” was announced through the most widely read newspaper in Asia. Investors sometimes buy...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Jul 19, 2018 | Blog, Editor's Picks |
Frontier markets are often overlooked and misunderstood by investors. Some people incorrectly label frontier markets as “dangerous”, while at the same time putting all their eggs in one basket and only investing close to home. Yet these rapidly growing, undiscovered...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Sep 7, 2017 | Blog |
Stocks are usually the first asset which comes to mind when talking about “investment”. They’re also the most common way for people to invest abroad. Global real estate and private equity are just too complicated for some. But frontier markets often don’t have stocks....
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Aug 10, 2017 | Blog |
Laos is one of the fastest growing nations in Asia. Strong exports and a burgeoning service sector helped its economy surge by 6.8% in 2016. The Asian Development Bank predicts even faster GDP growth of more than 7% going forward. Meanwhile, foreign investment in Laos...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Jul 23, 2017 | Blog |
There’s no shortage of investment advice on the internet. Everyone seems to have their own ideas about the best places to invest, whether it’s student housing in the U.K. or stocks in Japan. It’s no coincidence that those giving the advice often...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Jul 13, 2017 | Blog, Editor's Picks |
Buying gold is the go-to choice for those wanting to hedge themselves against inflation and currency risk. You won’t find any shortage of people talking about the benefits of (and trying to sell you!) gold bullion. Gold prices do indeed have a low correlation with...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Editor's Picks |
If you’re familiar with any frontier market in Asia, it’s probably Myanmar. Not long ago, it was one of the world’s most oppressive dictatorships. Then Myanmar’s first democratic elections in over two decades were held. The result has been massive social,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | May 8, 2017 | Blog, How-To Guides |
Cambodia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. Unexplored and undervalued, international firms such as Starbucks, Samsung, and Nike are just starting to invest in Cambodia. Many people are off buying stocks and property in places like Thailand,...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Apr 8, 2017 | Countries |
People often think of Myanmar when anyone mentions “frontier markets”. Over the past decade, the media has exemplified the nation’s political reform and economic growth – and for good reason. It’s now transforming in a way rarely seen anywhere else. Myanmar...
by Reid Kirchenbauer | Feb 24, 2017 | Countries |
Last updated July 21st, 2018. Out of all the rapidly-growing frontier markets in Asia, Cambodia is probably best for businesses and real estate buyers. This small country in the heart of Southeast Asia has leapt forward in terms of economic growth ever since the...
