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Is Hong Kong finished as Asia’s financial hub?
As the Hong Kong riots become a way of life, many are wondering if China will let the island go and embrace Macau or another Asian city as its replacement? For decades, a posting to Hong Kong has been the holy grail of expats in the financial sector, and not just for the chance to make an eye-wateringly high salary. Ever since the former...
Expat oil and gas workers in Chad face soaring cost of living
Africa might not be the most popular location for ambitious expats used to their comforts, but the city of N’Djamena could spring a few scarey surprises. Set on the very edge of the Sahara Desert is the African state of Chad and its capital N’Djamena. Expats in the oil and gas sector may have heard of the city or even visited once or...
Portugal now pushing to attract UK expat talent and investment
Portugal is looking to grab talented UK expat entrepreneurs as well as potential investment now that Brexit is a certainty. The Portuguese government has set up a task force focusing on attracting investment and expat professional talent planning to leave the UK once Brexit is a done deal. The country is looking to snare British companies...
Bangkok and Chiang Mai no longer affordable cities for expats
A recent survey has nailed Bangkok and Chiang Mai for both destinations’ rising costs of living. Formerly known as inexpensive cities for both expat workers and retirees, the results of a recently released survey have confirmed what foreign residents in both cities have already realised – they’re no longer affordable destinations...
Understanding your multicultural workplace environment as a newly arrived expat
For recently-arrived new expats, the international office environment can be a scary place. Arriving in an unfamiliar country with an even less familiar language and strikingly different office etiquette is a nightmare for newly-established expats, however qualified and experienced in the home country they may be. Although it’s not...
Is Nairobi a good option for expat professionals?
If Africa is your chosen destination for a career change or acceleration, Kenya’s capital Nairobi could well be the place. Taking a chance on an African destination is one way to get ahead in the careers race, provided you’re fully aware of the pluses and minuses of your decision. According to recent surveys, the continent is becoming...
Asian city destinations no longer inexpensive for expats
Over the past decade or so, Asian destinations have gained in popularity with expat professionals, but increased costs of living are now biting hard on salaries. Over the past ten years, many Asian capitals have seen an increase in the numbers of expats arriving to work and take advantage of favourable exchange rates allowing an improved...
Top expat talent in Nepal angry over spouse visa ban
Skilled expats are shunning Nepal as an expat destination due to a ban on spouse visas. A recent hitch in Nepal’s immigration laws is preventing the spouses of skilled expat professionals from entering the country, and is having a negative effect on foreign direct investment as a result. Nepal’s new Foreign Investment and Technology...
Lagos may be rough and tough but friendship wins out
There’s only one good reason to become an expat in Lagos. Many long-term expats are in it for the challenge, always providing the financial rewards are enough. Africa in general is recognised as challenging in many ways, but Nigeria and its capital Lagos are often presented in a manner which suggests anyone who arrives to work is either...
Exploring the cultural differences of a job interview in Japan
Every would-be expat hoping to land a job in Japan knows the cultural differences are huge, but may not realise job interviews bear no resemblance to those in the West. For many would-be expats, Japan has always held a fascination over and above the usual interest in living and working overseas. Obviously, employers in this unique corner...
