Finance & Investing

Tax Havens Explained: From Shakira to Adani

Mention the Cayman Islands, the Virgin Islands, or Bermuda, and many people envision picturesque Caribbean islands and vacation paradises. However, in the eyes of capital, these places are not just holiday destinations but also tax havens. These places harbor a large portion of the world's offshore companies and offshore cash. It is said that half of the world's cross-border transactions pass through these tax havens.

The recent war in the Middle East has become a global focus. To be honest, I'm really curious about what's happening right now, but I can't bear to watch the footage. I don't want to talk about war, so I'm going to make two videos to talk about the economies of Israel and Palestine separately.

Actually, Palestine doesn't even qualify as an economy because it lacks many basic economic frameworks. Over the past few decades, it's really been suppressed by Israel. We'll talk about how that happened in the next episode.

South Korea has a saying: "There are three things that are unavoidable in life: taxes, death, and Samsung." This speaks to the pervasive presence and influence of the Samsung Group in Korean society. To truly understand modern Korea, one must understand Samsung. This is the story of how Samsung grew to such a position of power, beginning with its founder, Lee Byung-chul.

Alright, settle in. Let's talk about something everyone's familiar with, but few truly understand: banks.

Our economies are utterly reliant on banks. Even Antarctica has ATMs! The word "bank" itself has been buzzing this year, hasn't it?

The Gaming Landscape and the Impact of the Acquisition

On October 13th, Microsoft officially acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. This acquisition, the largest in the history of the global tech industry, is poised to reshape the entire gaming landscape. However, such a massive acquisition was no easy feat. Microsoft endured nearly two years of protracted antitrust battles in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, overcoming Sony's relentless opposition to reach this point.

A Look at Turkey's Economic Background

When thinking about Turkey, one might picture a tourist destination, the Ottoman Empire, turkeys (the bird), or perhaps Salt Bae. However, Turkey's economy is a fascinating and peculiar case.

Understanding Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

The real estate market is a topic that touches all of our lives. It's a complex system with its own unique characteristics and influences. Today, I want to share my understanding of this market, from the macroeconomic factors that drive it to the personal decisions we make about buying a home.