It has been truly an emotional week. A week filled with such intense mixed emotions that it is truly undescribeable. I nearly broke into tears when I found out that my Thailand GM passed away. He was my junior, in fact, he was my brother’s school mate. I first met him when he attended my entrepreneurship class. He was full of hope for his business venture in Thailand but his partner turned out to be a con woman.
I bailed him out through a series of investments. He in turn assisted when I ventured into Thailand. His departure was all the more emotionally straining as he was full of life before his sudden passing. He had just married his sweet heart in March after a long courtship. May the Lord have mercy on his soul.
What happened really made me look at life a little more carefully. Life is not just about making money. We really need to treasure the people who loves you. I need to thank all my friends and family who have loved me through the years. I have been blessed by God even though I am unworthy.
I will be reflecting upon life and really live life to the fullest everyday as if its my last day. I do apologise if I have offended anyone in the past. I have been brash, I suppose that comes with youth. What’s done cannot be undone, at least we are alive to look towards the future.
Your Friend,
Andy Ong
Friday, 5 October 2012
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Thursday, 2 February 2012
My Money Sense by Andy Ong: The Buyers vs Sellers Standoff!
My Money Sense by Andy Ong: The Buyers vs Sellers Standoff!:
Hi Guys! Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!
I have done so many countries in the last month that I lost count. I just got back from Seoul, its negative 11 degree Celsius over there but work comes first. The year is evolving and is becoming more interesting on the property front. Even as the European situation and the latest round of government cooling measures have dampened the mood a bit, property buyers are keeping up the tempo. The Waterfront in Seng Kang shows that demand is still there.
In my previous entries, I have shared with you that I do not share the same level of pessimism as the analysts out there when the government introduced the most drastic measures to curb property prices and I have been spot on. The analyst who predicted a 30% fall must be feeling a little sore right now. Its true that market activity has fallen but prices have scarcely faltered. On the contrary, commercial property has rode from one crest to another. This is simply music to my ears as the bulk of my money is there now.
What of the future? The key to watch is the interest rate environment, we are in a prolonged period of negative real interest rates. Inflation is stubbornly high and Uncle Sam has committed to lower interest rates till 2014. Ben Bernanke is a smart cookie by laying the foundation of a stable predictable financial environment to encourage businesses to invest and promote economic growth. As long as rates remain low, real estate holders have no incentive to divest.
However, don’t expect to reap big returns as prices will be limited by possibility of more cooling measures. It’s a true test of wills here. However, with limited investment options by the general population, liquidity and funds must invest somewhere. In the absence of other options, its still going into real estate.
I will be sharing more with you at my Asian Titan Trends event. This year, the event will be held at Suntec City on the 3rd of March. I will be sharing with you my perspectives of the current investment climate and which sector offers opportunities. The biggest venue we can secure is a 500-seater hall so only the first 500 who register can enter. Entrance is complimentary for students but please do not waste seats. We are contemplating banning people who register but do not turn up. So register quickly.
It’s the year of the Water Dragon and let’s not let this mythical creature temper our enthusiasm.
Let’s HUAT AH!
Stay Tune !!
By Mr. Andy Ong
http://www.andy-ong.com/
Paste by Gordon Ethan
NBCC 3.07pm
Hi Guys! Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!
I have done so many countries in the last month that I lost count. I just got back from Seoul, its negative 11 degree Celsius over there but work comes first. The year is evolving and is becoming more interesting on the property front. Even as the European situation and the latest round of government cooling measures have dampened the mood a bit, property buyers are keeping up the tempo. The Waterfront in Seng Kang shows that demand is still there.
In my previous entries, I have shared with you that I do not share the same level of pessimism as the analysts out there when the government introduced the most drastic measures to curb property prices and I have been spot on. The analyst who predicted a 30% fall must be feeling a little sore right now. Its true that market activity has fallen but prices have scarcely faltered. On the contrary, commercial property has rode from one crest to another. This is simply music to my ears as the bulk of my money is there now.
What of the future? The key to watch is the interest rate environment, we are in a prolonged period of negative real interest rates. Inflation is stubbornly high and Uncle Sam has committed to lower interest rates till 2014. Ben Bernanke is a smart cookie by laying the foundation of a stable predictable financial environment to encourage businesses to invest and promote economic growth. As long as rates remain low, real estate holders have no incentive to divest.
However, don’t expect to reap big returns as prices will be limited by possibility of more cooling measures. It’s a true test of wills here. However, with limited investment options by the general population, liquidity and funds must invest somewhere. In the absence of other options, its still going into real estate.
I will be sharing more with you at my Asian Titan Trends event. This year, the event will be held at Suntec City on the 3rd of March. I will be sharing with you my perspectives of the current investment climate and which sector offers opportunities. The biggest venue we can secure is a 500-seater hall so only the first 500 who register can enter. Entrance is complimentary for students but please do not waste seats. We are contemplating banning people who register but do not turn up. So register quickly.
It’s the year of the Water Dragon and let’s not let this mythical creature temper our enthusiasm.
Let’s HUAT AH!
Stay Tune !!
By Mr. Andy Ong
http://www.andy-ong.com/
Paste by Gordon Ethan
NBCC 3.07pm
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Nobody (华语版）- Ethan Fo
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Nobody (华语版）- Ethan Fo
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Thanks ya
Gordon Ethan
NBCC 11.43am
Nobody (华语版）- Ethan Fo
Listen to my sound and give me some comments.
Thanks ya
Gordon Ethan
NBCC 11.43am
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Andy Ong’s preview on Property Investment Program
It was my first time listening to Andy Ong and I have not known much about him. My first impression was that he is a person full of drive and confidence, which are necessary ingredients for success.
His entrepreneurial and property investment track records were very impressive. He started out as one of the earliest financial planners in Singapore and went on to start a financial planning magazine which was sold to a company. He was also a prolific writer who churned out many books on financial planning, and National University of Singapore was using one of those as a textbook. After his successful stint in the financial industry, he went to start up Entrepreneur’s Resource Centre (ERC) Institute, and began his first step in the education industry.
He said he used to buy shophouses in the past and now he had moved on to commercial properties. ERC bought the North Bridge Commercial Complex for $46 million in 2009 and sold it for $100+ million. ERC then bought Prime centre for $103 million in 2010.
Using these examples as his credentials, he put himself as someone qualified to teach and the reason he wanted to teach is because one of his entrepreneur apprentice persuaded him to share his knowledge on property investing to the public. He said that he is only going to teach until 2013 and he would want to leave for another country to study full time. He always wanted to experience studying overseas. He added that he tends to leave an industry after 10 years and he felt he had done enough for the public. Probably because a change in environment is needed to renew his drive and enthusiasm.
His property course spans 3 days and involve field trips where he would explain how he look at properties. After the course, there will be a few gatherings a year for him to update everyone on the property market trend. He will also evaluate the property portfolio for every student and advise how he will go about restructuring them. He even said all graduates must ask him for permission to buy any property, because he want to make sure his students make good investment decisions. He knows it is not easy for anyone to learn all he knows within the course and hence, he dedicates these 2 years to teach people how to fish.
I have not attended the course before so I cannot comment on it. But you can read about the course review here. If you are interested to attend the preview, you can register here.
Sources From:
http://www.bigfatpurse.com/2011/10/andy-ongs-preview-on-property-investment-program/
Gordon Ethan
NBCC
4.11pm
His entrepreneurial and property investment track records were very impressive. He started out as one of the earliest financial planners in Singapore and went on to start a financial planning magazine which was sold to a company. He was also a prolific writer who churned out many books on financial planning, and National University of Singapore was using one of those as a textbook. After his successful stint in the financial industry, he went to start up Entrepreneur’s Resource Centre (ERC) Institute, and began his first step in the education industry.
He said he used to buy shophouses in the past and now he had moved on to commercial properties. ERC bought the North Bridge Commercial Complex for $46 million in 2009 and sold it for $100+ million. ERC then bought Prime centre for $103 million in 2010.
Using these examples as his credentials, he put himself as someone qualified to teach and the reason he wanted to teach is because one of his entrepreneur apprentice persuaded him to share his knowledge on property investing to the public. He said that he is only going to teach until 2013 and he would want to leave for another country to study full time. He always wanted to experience studying overseas. He added that he tends to leave an industry after 10 years and he felt he had done enough for the public. Probably because a change in environment is needed to renew his drive and enthusiasm.
His property course spans 3 days and involve field trips where he would explain how he look at properties. After the course, there will be a few gatherings a year for him to update everyone on the property market trend. He will also evaluate the property portfolio for every student and advise how he will go about restructuring them. He even said all graduates must ask him for permission to buy any property, because he want to make sure his students make good investment decisions. He knows it is not easy for anyone to learn all he knows within the course and hence, he dedicates these 2 years to teach people how to fish.
I have not attended the course before so I cannot comment on it. But you can read about the course review here. If you are interested to attend the preview, you can register here.
Sources From:
http://www.bigfatpurse.com/2011/10/andy-ongs-preview-on-property-investment-program/
Gordon Ethan
NBCC
4.11pm
Conversation between Pencil and Eraser
Pencil: I'm sorry
Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.
Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.
Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do... something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad. :)
Our Parents are like the eraser whereas we children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way... they get hurt, and become smaller (older, and eventually pass on).
Take care of your parents and treat them with kindness
I love you Mum !!
and I will back to Visit you soon in Chinese New Year !!
Gordon Ethan
NBCC 3.50pm
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