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Japan opens its doors to expat professionals with new visa scheme
Traditionally resistant to an influx of foreigners, Japan is now opening its doors to expats.
As are many other world countries, Japan is now facing both an ageing population and de-population due to nationals leaving the country to further their careers or simply see the world before they settle down. As a result, Japan’s government is...
Vietnamese investors and expat workers protest over new tax
Companies employing expat workers in Vietnam to be hit with mandatory social insurance payments.
Once the new rules come into force, Vietnam’s labour costs will soar to the highest of any other country in the region, possibly damaging its growing reputation as an Asian tiger. Beginning in 2022, businesses will be forced to pay an...
Emerging markets and growth fuel expat rush to Southeast Asia
The Southeast Asian region’s major urban hubs have experienced massive improvements in amenities and infrastructure over the past few years, resulting in expats arriving in unprecedented numbers.
Asia’s rapid development over the past few years has drawn expatriate professionals from across the world, attracted by higher living...
Czech Republic tourism industry desperately needs expat workers
Prague’s tourism industry is desperate for more employees as the numbers of foreign tourists visiting are at a peak and still rising.
The Czech Republic might not yet be a major destination for expat professionals, but it’s now a hub for far too many tourists, according to a recent report. The hospitality industry is struggling to...
Oman extends its ban on expat work visas
With Oman now extending its existing ban on expat workers in many employment sectors, what’s the future for job security in the GCC?
The existing ban on expat professionals applied to the engineering, accounting and finance, IT, technical, human resources, media, insurance and several other sectors, and was initially introduced for a...
Philippines plans to cut expat worker numbers
In a move likely to raise concerns within the Philippines expat community, the government is planning to cut the numbers of expatriates living in the archipelago.
Restrictions on foreigners’ right to entry are to be based on the skills in demand across the country, with the issuance of the Alien Employment Permit closely scrutinised to...
Moving to Spain now proven to extend expats? lifespan
Moving to Spain guarantees a longer, fuller life for British expats, but there’s a catch!
It’s true that becoming an expat in Spain is guaranteed to help you live longer, but the catch is that you need to adopt a Spanish lifestyle to get the full benefits. Those whose lives in the UK included a daily full English breakfast, the local...
Why is the online free press no longer free for British expats?
At this crucial moment in time, gaining access to information about Brexit’s effect on the lives of UK expats all over Europe is essential, especially in Spain and France, both favourite retirement hubs for Brit pensioners.
Up until very recently, Brexit and other news in the English language was freely available online to UK citizens...
Should expats literally buy into the Dubai dream?
Recent reports strongly suggest the Dubai property market is heading for a prolonged fall, but upmarket real estate agents are still publishing advertorials suggesting the opposite.
Relocating expat professionals considering a stint in Dubai could well be forgiven for being confused by conflicting reports in local media about the state of...
Vietnam labour policies to blame for expat skills shortages
Although Vietnam’s expat labour policies were relaxed slightly in 2016, the process necessary to get a visa and work permit is still a matter of persistence mixed with a large dose of luck.
Small and medium sized businesses wanting to hire expat talent are flummoxed by the paperwork necessary and the time taken to get a reply from...
