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PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Property Investment Visas in Asia: Your 5 Best Options
For most people, getting a residence visa or second passport is forever outside our control. We can't change factors like our country of birth or who our parents are. Real estate investment visas are unique because anyone with enough spare cash is able to essentially...
Best Areas in Hong Kong to Buy Real Estate
Hong Kong's property market remains one of the world's most dynamic and expensive, offering investors a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, stunning views, and potentially strong returns. Our guide explores the most promising areas for real estate...
Risks of Buying Property in the Philippines
Southeast Asia's second most populous nation with over 100 million inhabitants, the Philippines has plenty of opportunity for real estate investors. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly attractive market lies a complex web of challenges, restrictions, and...
Top 5 Real Estate Agents in Cambodia
Cambodia's real estate market continues to evolve, offering impressive returns through high rental yields and strong appreciation potential. For foreigners unfamiliar with the local market and Khmer language, working with a professional agent is extremely helpful....
Best Areas in Seoul to Buy Property
With its blend of cutting-edge modernity and rich cultural heritage, Seoul offers a unique real estate market that appeals to both local and international buyers. However, buying property in Seoul certainly isn't without its challenges. The city's high property...
Buying Property in Cebu: The Ultimate Guide
When it comes to investing in Philippine real estate, many foreign investors automatically think of Manila. However, savvy investors are increasingly turning their attention to Cebu, the Queen City of the South. This tropical paradise offers a unique blend of urban...
ECONOMIC NEWS
Bangkok vs. Kuala Lumpur: Compared for Business and Life
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...
Doing Business in Asia: 5 Mistakes Every Foreigner Makes
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,...
This Country Will Have the Youngest Population in Asia
A detailed report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the Philippines will soon have the youngest country in Asia. They also suggested the Philippines diversify its economy and enhance work productivity to maintain its status as one of the world's...
How to Beat Inflation: Protect Your Portfolio
Last updated March 20th, 2024. A metaphorically infinite number of dollars are chasing a limited number of goods. The result? Inflation! There’s no ignoring the elephant in the room – it’s gotten so large that there’s barely any space left. Open any financial...
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...
Great Lockdown: Why Southeast Asia Will Outperform
Since the beginning of 2020, the world economy has been reeling from the onset of a global pandemic, the likes of which has not been seen since the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918. The economic impacts of this event have been dubbed "The Great Lockdown". Western...
FRONTIER MARKETS
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....
Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?
Last updated June 7th, 2024. Officially, Vietnam remains one of the few communist countries left on earth. Yet, over the past few decades, this rapidly growing nation of 100 million people has become a capitalist powerhouse. The Vietnamese government realized a...
Why Tech Startups in Vietnam Are Booming
Last updated July 21st, 2023. Startups in Vietnam have access to all the conditions required to hatch multi-million dollar tech firms. Having attracted a rising large amount of foreign investment from global players, Vietnam and its startup scene deserves far...
3 Changes to Know Before Investing in Myanmar
Last updated April 8th, 2022. The process of opening up and liberalizing a developing nation is never an easy task. It's especially hard for Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country which was closed off from the world economy until 2008... and then underwent a coup barely a...
Why Frontier Economies Will Outperform in the 2020s
Last updated September 16th, 2023. Frontier economies will outpace developed economies in the 2020s because of a simple mathematical truth. 1+1 equals 2, which is a 100% increase. Meanwhile, 100+1 equals 101, and that’s merely a 1% increase. In other words, a...
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...
STOCK MARKET
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...
Top 3 Dividend Stocks in Singapore
Traders often prefer stocks that yield high dividend payouts because of their stable cash flow. As arguably the most stable country in Asia, Singapore's top dividend stocks may be a wise purchase for the conservative investor. Singapore offers traders a type of safety...
Buying Stocks in Singapore: A Foreigner’s Guide
Last updated April 4th, 2025. Singapore is a small country in terms of size. Yet due to its wealth and status as Southeast Asia's financial hub, both locals and foreigners want to buy stocks in Singapore more than ever. Ever since the 1960s, Singapore's economy has...
Myanmar Stock Exchange: Is it Failing?
Myanmar has shown rapid improvement and modernization in the past couple of years. Steps the Southeast Asian country recently took include changing to an elected (albeit highly flawed) government and bringing in record foreign investment numbers. Back in 2015, Myanmar...
How to Buy and Trade Stocks in China
Last updated February 12th, 2024. You’re able to access a greater number of trading opportunities with Chinese stocks than anywhere else in Asia. Indeed, China’s three stock exchanges host the continent's largest collection of listed companies in terms of market cap....
How to Open a Hong Kong Stock Brokerage Account
Last updated April 9th, 2025. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is only Asia’s third largest in terms of market cap. Yet it’s the most internationally-focused trading platform in the whole region. When it comes to secondary listings, foreign companies list themselves in...
ASIAN CURRENCIES
Chinese Yuan’s Future: Will it Rise or Fall?
Last updated March 6th, 2024. China quickly transformed into one of the world’s strongest economic powers over the past few decades. As a result, investing in Chinese yuan became one of the most popular choices among currency traders. The Chinese yuan's use is now...
Why the Singapore Dollar is Undervalued
Last updated September 28th, 2024. Most Asian currencies, with the exception of a rare few, have gone through a period of depreciation over the past few years. The decline was broad-based with almost every currency in the region falling by at least 10% against the US...
3 Currencies in Asia That Will Make a Comeback
Last updated September 6th, 2019. Practically every single currency in the world has depreciated against the US Dollar since 2016. Some rare exceptions, such as the Swiss Franc, have outperformed the greenback. Not many can boast a stronger performance than the...
5 Better Alternatives to Buying Gold: You Have Options
Last updated October 30th, 2024. Precious metals are often the go-to choice for investors who want to hedge themselves against inflation and currency risk. With that said, there are plenty of alternatives to gold. You certainly won’t find any shortage of people...
Why Thailand’s Baht is the Best Currency in Asia
Last updated April 27th, 2023. Currencies around the world have depreciated against the U.S. Dollar for the past few years. It hasn’t been limited to a few different countries or regions either. The pound, euro, rupee, yuan, and just about every other currency is...
Malaysian Ringgit Crisis: Did it Bottom Out?
Update for July, 2024: This article was originally written back in 2015, forecasting a decline in the Malaysian ringgit. Our predictions were accurate and the ringgit saw significant depreciation ever since then. However, we now rate the currency a "buy" and think...
PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
Top 10 Philippine Property Developers: Complete Guide
Last updated February 21st, 2025. Buying from real estate developers in the Philippines is more popular than ever. The nation's economy keeps growing alongside its population of educated, English-speaking professionals. Indeed, the Philippines' demographics are among...
Top 10 Singapore Property Developers: UItimate Guide
Last updated February 5th, 2025. As Singapore's economy has grown, so have the country's real estate prices. In fact, Singapore has one of the most expensive housing markets in the world - second only to Hong Kong. If you decide to buy property in Singapore, it's...
Top 10 Malaysia Property Developers: Complete Guide
Last Updated March 7th, 2025 Malaysia is home to several top real estate companies. Still, you should be careful when choosing one. There are indeed several developers with a bad reputation. Picking a developer is maybe the single most important factor when it comes...
Top 10 Dubai Property Developers: A Complete Guide
Last updated April 10th, 2025. When you buy property in Dubai, choosing a high-quality real estate developer should be on the top of your list of things to do. In fact, it’s probably more important here than in any other major international housing market. If you’re...
Top 10 Thailand Property Developers: A Complete Guide
Last updated February 6th, 2025. Walking around the streets of Bangkok or Phuket, you'll inevitably see ads for property developers everywhere in Thailand. Dozens of real estate companies in Thailand are pitching their projects all over the place. Whether you're on...
COUNTRY GUIDES
South Korea Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide
Compared to elsewhere in Asia, anyone buying real estate in South Korea saw superior performance over the past few decades. South Korea is located in a triangle between the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and the Sea of Japan. Due to its geographic position between Japan...
Investing in Philippines Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated February 24th, 2025. Buying property in the Philippines is a bet on Asia's economic and demographic trends. Not only is the Philippines ranked as Southeast Asia's second most populous country with over 100 million people - it's also among the region's...
Investing in Oman: The Complete Guide for 2025
Last updated February 2nd, 2025. Located at the crossroads of the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, Oman has rather quickly become a major player in logistics and trade. Oman is known for its relative political stability and forward-thinking laws. Because of this,...
Investing in Cyprus: A Complete Guide
By investing in Cyprus, you'll gain access to the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa. Technically part of the Asian continent, but also an EU member, Cyprus spot on the map is truly unique and helps it serve as a regional trade hub. Combined with an attractive...
Investing in Thailand Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated February 19th, 2025. More foreigners buy property in Thailand than any other country in Asia. Why is Thailand the most popular choice among real estate investors worldwide? There are a few solid reasons. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand...
Investing in Japan Property: The Ultimate Guide
Last updated February 13th, 2025. As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is one of Asia’s main growth engines. Buying real estate in Japan means investing in one of the most developed and heavily urbanized nations on the planet. Property in Japan isn’t in the...
OFFSHORE BANKING
Family Offices in Asia: The Ultimate Guide
In recent years, Asia has emerged as a powerhouse in the global economy, and with this economic growth comes a surge in wealth creation. As Asian families accumulate vast fortunes, there's a growing trend that's catching the attention of the financial world: the rise...
Guide to Starting an Offshore Company in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has long been regarded as one of the world's premier destinations for establishing offshore companies. With its strategic location as a gateway to Asia, robust financial infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, Hong Kong offers foreign entrepreneurs...
How to Open a Philippines Bank Account as a Foreigner
The Philippines is a popular destination for expats looking to retire, work, or simply enjoy the tropical lifestyle. But before you can fully immerse yourself in all that this beautiful archipelago has to offer, you'll need to sort out your finances - and that means...
How to Open a Thai Bank Account as a Foreigner
A greater number of foreigners live in Thailand than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Naturally then, there’s a strong demand for opening bank accounts here. Yet the rules have always been unclear. I successfully opened dozens of Thai bank accounts over the past...
The 10 Best Banks in Malaysia for 2025
Last updated February 3rd, 2025. Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s most important banking hubs, outranked only by its much smaller neighbor to the south. By banking in Malaysia, you’ll have access to several well-capitalized financial institutions. The ringgit also...
The 10 Best Banks in Thailand for 2025
Last updated February 15th, 2025. Thailand is one of the most heavily touristed countries on the planet. It's natural that many people decide to stay longer than a few weeks and open a bank account here. Banking in Thailand isn't just for tourists though - investors...
LIFESTYLE
10 Richest Countries in the World
As we enter a new decade, it's clear that Asia has emerged as a dominant force, with several countries from the region securing their positions among the world's wealthiest nations. The IMF's latest data reveals that Asia boasts more countries in the top 10 richest...
How to Get Singapore Citizenship: The Full Guide
Singapore has become one of the most sought-after destinations for high-net-worth individuals looking to relocate their families and wealth. With its stable political climate, strong economy, excellent quality of life, and attractive tax policies, it's no wonder...
Living in Hong Kong: The Expat Guide
Hong Kong, a vibrant metropolis and global financial center, has long been a popular destination for expats seeking new opportunities and experiences. With its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, advanced infrastructure, and gateway to world markets, Hong...
Thailand’s Elite Visa: The Complete Guide
Are you dreaming of exploring Bangkok and indulging in mouthwatering Thai cuisine for an extended period? Look no further than the Thai Elite Visa program. This exclusive opportunity offers a hassle-free path to long-term residency in the Land of Smiles. Our guide...
KITAS Visa Guide: Live in Indonesia Permanently
Are you dreaming of living the island life in beautiful Indonesia? Perhaps you've fallen in love with the vibrant culture and stunning beaches. Or maybe you're an aspiring digital nomad looking for a tropical base. Whatever your reasons, staying long-term in Indonesia...
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: The Passport Guide
Looking for an attractive second passport that provides access to Europe and Asia? Turkey's popular citizenship by investment program allows foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship relatively quickly and easily by purchasing real estate. With a minimum investment of...
RECESSION AVOIDANCE
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