When the world looked to Asia for successful examples in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak, much attention and plaudits were […]
20 Countries Where You Can Retire Comfortably on $150K
20. Croatia With more than 1,000 islands to explore off its shores, seaside towns, mountain getaways and a simple, peaceful […]
The Big Picture
By John Mauldin, By Neil Howe, I’ve been a bit slow in bringing good friend Neil Howe’s predictions for 2016 […]
Once Forbidden Frontiers
Investing in frontier markets can come with a higher degree of volatility than more established markets, but to my team […]
Africa’s Failure to Industrialize: Bad Luck or Bad Policy?
On Thursday, November 20 the United Nations celebrated the 25th Africa Industrialization Day. But perhaps “celebrate” is not exactly the […]
9 most affordable retirement spots in the world
These cities boast a low cost of living, a foreigner-friendly vibe and plenty of retirement amenities. By Kathleen Peddicord, U.S. […]
Mid-Year Emerging Markets Update: ‘Recovery Phase’
By Mark Mobius, Franklin Templeton, As I’ve often said, investing in emerging markets requires patience, long-term perspective, and selective stock-picking. […]
Raising the bar: Vietnam’s luxury chocolate pioneers
Ho Chi Minh City (AFP) – Deep in the Mekong Delta, two Frenchmen have their heads buried in a sack […]
6 savings accounts that beat stocks
In these countries, a simple bank account can earn you upwards of 10 percent interest — way better than US […]
Is the Pump Primed for Emerging Markets Investors?
By Mark Mobius, Franklin Templeton, The vulnerabilities—or rather, perceived vulnerabilities—of emerging markets have been the focus of heightened discussions over […]