And yet the typical property in the larger markets of Asia goes under contract within days after it is listed.

James I'm not sure imports from Asia are our main problem.

In Asia, the best students academically are considered cool and the get the best-looking girlfriends.

Many of the growth companies in Asia, for example, raise funds from London.

November 7, 2009 - December 6, 2009

Hong Kong to Sydney Cruise

Holland America – Volendam

Hong Kong - Arrived after a very long day which began in Los Angeles. The previous day we flew from Tampa to Dallas...

China, India, Africa, and SE Asia are growing as well but have a LONG way to go, and many problems to face along the way.

The United States cannot compete against the labor cost in China, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Iran was the first democracy in Asia.

In June, Reuters reported Asia-Pacific sovereign wealth funds, including CIC and Singapore's Temasek, which have been rocked by soured bets on western financial companies, are diversifying into the riskier arena of distressed asset investments.

And flight times are reasonable if you are flying to Europe, the Middle-East or Asia, which are the primary target markets for Dubai's real estate developers.The main long-term problem for Dubai is Singapore, which has great governance, a common-law background, respect for the rule of law, rapidly improving nightlife and lack of the cultural baggage that is associated with the Middle-East.