Singapore
Singapore is THE best place in the world to start a business . I ’ ve written about Singapore city here and also here . I have a deep respect for the ability of the government to spur entrepreneurship and innovation , and raise the quality of life for a society . Living here is a joy , and I love being here for that reason , now if I could only find some interests outside of my work …
Thailand
I write too much about this country already . I ’ m redacting my previous statements on the LOS . There is “ nothing ” to see in Thailand , please move along … My advice to backpacking tourists looking to “ find themselves ” and “ see elephants ” and “ ladyboys ” is to stay for a day , visit Phuket and then get out . We never wanted you here anyway .
For those of you who want to see the real Thailand … I recommend at least a year on the ground . Learning the language , starting a business , getting a multiple entry visa in Thailand through a Thai Company , and living in Bangkok city .
Cambodia
Cambodia is the future rice bowl of SE Asia . Along with Thailand and Vietnam , this is where the bulk of food will be produced in the 21st century . it ’ s also a very young society , and its developing quickly . I ’ ve seen ventures fail here ( premium beer , commerce ) and other succeed ( citizenship by investment , property investment , fund management , rice , micro lending ) the business field is wide open . Read more about Cambodia here . Read more about Cambodia ’ s Flag Theory and How to Get Cambodian Citizenship | Frontier Investing | Private Equity
Vietnam
Vietnam has an emerging tech community . You would not believe the talent that comes out of this country in terms of technical ability . The currency is a dong , and the government makes it near impossible to start a business unless you know the right people . Even the locals have to go and stand in a room and be read a number in order to start a company here . I spoke to a young girl that did it herself ( instead of pay a company rough $ 200 ). From the beginning , you should only pick a venture that the government will LIKE – because if they don ’ t like you – bye bye . Take for instance Facebook – which saw a countrywide ban when groups starting popping up opposing the incumbent party . Check this article on How to set up a Vietnam LLC for further information .
Philippines
Ahhh the Philippines . The friendliest people on earth . Despite having one of the lowest GDP per capita , they have one of the highest happiness ratings . The women here are