If an investor is looking for a place to do business in South Asia, the city of Singapore has a great deal to offer. The World Bank has identified this city-state as the easiest place in the world to do business. The country has the world’s highest percentage of millionaires. One out of every six households in Singapore have disposable wealth in excess of 1 million American dollars. This amazing figure does not include property, businesses or luxury items. Considering the high […]
How Politics In The United States Is Effecting Investment
International investors are becoming increasingly apprehensive on the economy of the United States. The government of the United States continues to enact policies that have a negative impact on business and investment. Rates of poverty are rising and the average standard of living for the past few years, has been declining. The latest news this week was the contraction of the economy for the first quarter in the United States by 2.9%. Labor participation rates have declined to rates last seen in […]
Invest in Platinum and Palladium As Dictated By World Events
Investors need to take a second look at precious metals including platinum and palladium. World events have continued to make investments in a number of commodities lucrative. On March 21, 2014 this invest writer made a recommendation to buy platinum and palladium. At that time platinum was selling for $1436.00 USD (United States Dollars) per troy ounce. Palladium was selling for $772.00 USD per troy ounce. At the close of business on June 24, 2014 platinum had settled at the price of […]
Invest In The Alternative Energy Of Tidal Power
If one is looking for a long term investment in the energy industry consider tidal power. Although at present, this form of energy is not widely used there is great potential for future electrical generation. The advantages for this type of energy is in addition to being renewable, it is predictable source of power and generally quite reliable. Recent technological developments and modifications of design indicate that tidal power has a much brighter future then once thought. Economic and environmental costs are […]
Invest In The Gaming And Tourist Industries Of Macao
Investors might want to consider a stake in the gaming and tourist industries of Macao. The city known as the Las Vegas of the Far East is becoming a playground in Asia for the wealthy. This special administrative zone of China is projected to see a GDP (Gross Domestic Product) expansion of 13.5% in 2014. This follows a similar rate of growth in 2013. The rate of expansion was 9.9% in 2012 after an astounding rate of growth of 21.8% in 2011. […]
Invest in Turkmenistan: As The Trade In Natural Gas Expands
Should investors consider Turkmenistan? The country has one of the fastest expanding economies in the world. The economic growth rate is projected to be 9.2% for 2014. The country is mostly desert but contains huge gas and oil resources. Turkmenistan is ranked 4th or 5th in the world for the size of it’s natural gas reserves. As of 2013 it became China’s biggest supplier of natural gas. The country plans to provide more natural gas to Europe with the construction of a […]
Investors May Wish To Take Another Look At Uranium
Investors might want to consider an investment in uranium. Financial analysts of the energy sector, need to consider what is going to supply the electrical needs of growing economies around the world. Oil is going to get prohibitively more expensive. Natural gas in the form of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) will be in great demand. Given the rising expectations of hundreds of millions of people in Asia, it is uncertain that supplies will match the demand for more energy. Coal has environmental […]
Investors In Oil Are About To Reap Huge Profits
Investors in oil are now wondering, how much higher the price of oil will climb? Although most of the recent $4.00 USD (United States Dollar) increase in price is purely speculative. Traders are pushing prices higher in fears of what might occur, rather than any real change in supply or demand. As a side note, sales of oil worldwide have been factored in United States dollars since the mid 1970’s. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that global demand in 2014 […]
Invest In YY Inc. The Online Social Network In China
An investment in YY Inc. will allow the individual investor an entrance into the rapidly expanding social network market in China. The company allows users to communicate through text, voice and video. Participants can also play games, watch various shows and participate in meetings through conference calls. In addition, one can watch music concerts, fashion events, utilize E-learning, finance and other software applications. For some larger events, it can be considered a virtual stadium. Teachers, singers, actors and other people using the […]
Investors In Gold And Silver: What Happens When The Music Stops?
Investors in precious metals including gold and silver, are involved in a game where the reported inventory is not going to match the actual supply. An elaborate shell game has been going on for years where the same gold and silver is owned by a number of investors. What has become quite obvious to a number of individual, institutional and governmental entities is that a fraud of gigantic proportions, has taken place. Gold, silver and other precious metals that have been “stored” […]