Singapore has attracted truly wealthy expats for many years due to its favorable business environment, political stability, and quality of life. Expats from other parts of Asia, as well as the US and UK, come to Singapore for work opportunities, favorable tax...
Living in Malaysia: The Expat Guide for 2025
Malaysia has long been a popular choice for expats and retirees alike. A high standard of living, along with simple procedures to get long-term visas and purchase land, certainly make it attractive. Located between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo,...
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...
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 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...
Why High Speed Rail Will Change Southeast Asia Forever
Last updated July 22nd, 2023. Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s economy grew at an unprecedented rate. Investors in turn have poured billions of dollars into the region’s businesses, real estate, and infrastructure. High speed rail lines, which are...