Tokyo Years
Japan’s Investing Culture vs Malaysia’s
Read time Back In Japan,whenever I talked to my Japanese friends about the stock market, their reaction was usually: “I’m not sure… it’s too complicated for me.” The conversation would quickly end. But in Malaysia, once I started the conversation, the opposite happens —everyone suddenly has something to say. People start sharing opinions, strategies, hot…
Japan vs Malaysia: Cost of Living Breakdown (Tokyo Edition)
Read time ⏲ ” Rent in Tokyo not expensive meh? The room is very small, right? ” ” Food in Malaysia is so cheap~! ” — things my friends in Japan and Malaysia often say. So… is Japan really that expensive, and is Malaysia really that cheap? In this article, I will breakdown my personal…
Malaysia Return
Rising Oil Prices from Middle East Conflict: No Impact on Malaysians👉 Don’t Get Fooled
Read time ⏲ Following the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East in late Feb, oil prices have started rising. “Resilience” is now the most trending word among experts, as analysts attempt to understand the potential economic impact of the conflict. Malaysia is a net energy exporter, meaning we sell more oil than buying…
Moving from Japan to Malaysia: Managing Japanese Broker Accounts and Yen-Based Investments
For those who are leaving Japan and returning to Malaysia, one practical issue you’ll face is what to do with your Japanese brokerage account. Recently, I quit my job in Japan and returned to Malaysia for good and now I am sharing how I have dealt with my investment assets in Japan. Most Japanese brokers…
Money Lessons
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