Investing in Philippines: Escape the U.S. with a Low-Debt, Low-Inflation Economy

Along with its various countries and economies, the Asian investment thesis has certainly evolved over the years.

Those born in the 1960s...

Winning the Race for Resources

The world watched in awe as American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time.

I've read he's been ...

Asia's Surging Economic Growth Pushes Global IPO Market to Record High That Will Continue in 2011

Despite market volatility and a shaky economic recovery, the global initial public offering (IPO) market for 2010 is on track to hit a record high...

Asia Forecast: High Growth Rates Will Create Top Profit Opportunities For 2011

Asia was a great place to invest this year.

While some individual Latin American markets have outpaced their Asian counterparts, the fact...

Sorry Wall Street – Asia is the New King of the Global IPO Market

The United States - and Wall Street - is surrendering its mantle as the global center for intial public stock offerings (IPOs).

In fact,...

Two Asian Economies Flying Under the Radar

You know about China, India, and maybe even Korea, but there are two other Asian economies making waves in the South China Sea.

I'm...

China Using Government Muscle to Turbo Charge its Auto Industry

Having already supplanted the United States as the world's largest auto market, China is on the fast track to becoming the global leader in hybrid...

Investing Strategies: How to Build a Global-Investing Portfolio Using ETFs

It wasn't all that long ago that global investing was an activity that was restricted to only the wealthiest U.S. investors. If you weren't one of...

Singapore's Economy Leads Asia's Rebound With Record-Breaking 2010 Growth

Singapore's economy grew at a record-breaking pace in the first half of 2010, boosting Asian economic growth that is outpacing the rest of the world....

South Korea Raises Interest Rates, Joining Asian Movement to Reduce Stimulus

South Korea on Friday joined a chorus of Asian countries in cooling their economies by raising its benchmark interest rate and removing monetary...

The Real Housewives of Japan: Shopping for Bargains ... Driving Deflation?

KYOTO, Japan - Could 70,000 Japanese housewives tip this Asian giant into a deflationary spiral?

As farfetched as that sounds, it's become...

Six Ways to Invest in Korea - Asia's Can't-Miss Market

With the U.S recovery looking a bit iffy after last week's unemployment report, Japan and Britain battling huge budget problems and Europe in trouble...

China's Exports Surprise Contradicts the Critics

Chinese exports in May posted a 50% gain over last year, blowing away estimates and suggesting that the risk of a Chinese economic slowdown is...

Global Recovery Gaining Momentum, but Obstacles Remain

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced yesterday (Wednesday) that it has lifted its economic growth outlook, but...

By Failing to Lock Up Canadian Oil Supplies, U.S. Exposes National Energy Plan Flaws

Under new U.S. President Barack Obama, it was all supposed to be different. The new administration had vowed to deliver a national energy plan that...

How to Profit From China's Economic Role Model: Singapore

China's economic model has been extremely successful. But, they didn't pull it out of thin air. In fact, they had a very important role model -...

Hot Stocks: A Quick Turnaround and Global Expansion Plans Giving Starbucks Stock a Jolt

A massive Asian expansion and a heated debate over gun rights are just a few of the things going on at Starbucks Corp. (Nasdaq: