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Shanghai beating out Beijing as favourite expat destination
Rivalry between Beijing and Shanghai as to which Chinese city is the favourite expatriate hub is becoming irrelevant.
Traditionally, the two massive cities have battled to attract the brightest and best expatriate talent, but the ongoing rivalry seems be becoming irrelevant as Shanghai is now winning hands down. Of the 193,000 work permits...
Vern Unsworth may sue Musk for pedo tweet
Whilst the world rejoiced at the miraculous rescue in Thailand of the young football team and their coach, one British expat caver who played a more than prominent part in the international effort is now thinking of sueing a billionaire for his potentially dangerous online insult.
Expatriate and expert diver Vern Unsworth lives for much...
Is expat a dirty word for home country tax officials
Becoming an expat used to be straightforward, no matter what individual motivation caused an individual to leave the home country.
Over the past few decades, citizens of many world countries who felt the need to roam simply got up and went. Entry to most popular destinations was relatively straightforward, and the UK’s membership of the...
The truth about relocating to Russia
Relocating to Russia isn’t exactly at the top of most expats’ to-do lists, but are preconceptions of the vast country based on facts or fake news?
One way or another, arriving to work in Moscow alters the perceptions expats may well have about the country and its people within a very short time. Once the shock of the prevailing...
Survey reveals cheaper expat living costs in New Zealand
Expat life in Wellington and Auckland is now being seen as dramatically cheaper, mostly due to huge cost of living increases in the New Zealand cities’ international counterparts.
In the recent Mercers’ cost of living survey, Auckland dropped 20 places to number 18 whilst Wellington fell 15 places to 101st. One result of the rearranged...
Living and working as an expat in Russia
For a truly unique expat experience, the challenge of Russia is well worth taking on.
Russia may well be seen as a part of the European continent, but its vast expanses and intriguing culture make it stand out as a challenging relocation destination. The massive country is now making serious economic progress, leading to a good number of...
Is Cairo an alternative to Dubai for expat professional startups
If you’re dreaming of going it alone and starting your own business in the GCC region, what’s the best option?
For those with enough get-up-and-go and a viable business plan, the GCC appeals for many reasons, but bureaucracy and start-up costs vary a great deal between the region’s major hubs of Dubai, Kuwait, Riyadh, Bahrain, Abu...
UAE expats encouraged to look after their mental health
The modern-day fast-paced, competitive environment experienced by expats on overseas assignments often results in mental health problems.
The initial challenges of relocation to an unfamiliar country with a totally different culture all raise the risk of mental health problems, especially when compounded by an unfamiliar workplace and...
Long stay expats concerned over review of Dutch language requirements
Much to the relief of a good number of expats in the Netherlands, the Dutch government is now planning to overhaul their Dutch language requirements.
At the present time, new expat arrivals aiming at permanent residency are forced to search out Dutch language and other relevant courses in order to pass the Inburguringsexamen examination...
Asian companies need to internationalise to attract top expat talent
Whilst a good salary is essential for expat retention within Asian companies, culture also plays a major part in individual decisions
According to a leading recruitment company, the initial attractions of a specific firm for its potential employees aren’t the reasons why they’re happy to stay long-term. Whilst a high salary is perhaps...
