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APEC Business Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide

APEC Business Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated October 18th, 2024. For those who travel between Asia for work, long immigration lines and confusing visa requirements may seem like an unavoidable part of a business trip. Yet some travelers have discovered the secret to bypassing these tedious...

The 11 Best Banks in Qatar for 2025

The 11 Best Banks in Qatar for 2025

Last updated February 23rd, 2025. The Qatari banking system is one of the world's most advanced and highly developed. With the Gulf state's continuously growing wealth, more people want to invest in Qatar and use its capital city of Doha as their banking hub than ever...

9 Countries Without Income Tax

9 Countries Without Income Tax

Last updated April 12th, 2025. Income taxes are a major source of revenue for governments around the world. However, there are several countries with no income tax in Asia. You might ask, how is it possible for zero tax countries to exist? Well, in many cases, they...

How to Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

How to Invest in Kazakhstan: Asia’s Overlooked Powerhouse

Last updated February 17th, 2024. Why would anyone ever want to invest in Kazakhstan real estate? That's a legitimate question anyone could have when they hear the name of the country. But if you take a good look at the world's map, you'll find the answer: right in...

Property Developers in Asia: Why You Shouldn’t Buy From Them

Property Developers in Asia: Why You Shouldn’t Buy From Them

Last updated November 25th, 2023.   Naturally, the demand for property investment in Asia invites less scrupulous people to come out of the woodwork to supply these supposed opportunities. Property developers have traditionally fulfilled this role, playing on the...

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Best Countries to Invest in 2023

Update for 2024: We've now entered the new year! The best countries to invest in 2024 are covered in our updated guide. The past few years have been interesting for global markets, to say the least, and it’s unlikely that 2023 will be any different. As such, the best...

Can Vietnam’s Economy Stay the Strongest in Asia?

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 Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

Why Your Vacation Home Isn’t a Good Investment

For about a decade, we've advised clients and readers that they should never combine a vacation home with an investment. Mixing a lifestyle purchase with an optimal investment has never been a good idea. If anything, the past few years have proven this advice is still...

Top 3 Dividend Stocks in Singapore

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...

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Top 5 Countries to Retire in Asia

Last updated November 10th, 2024. Choosing where to spend the rest of your life when you retire can be a tough decision. If you’ve considered retiring in Asia, you're already on a great path. This article will help you figure out which country in Asia is the best...