April 2020 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
Quarantined expats in China forced to accept surveillance cameras
Are Western expats living and working in China as welcome as they believed?
Recent reports of expat life in China have been overwhelmingly positive as regards support from local authorities, friendly locals, close communities and the lifestyle itself, but expats are now beginning to wonder if the pandemic has brought in racial prejudice...
Expats in Vietnam happy about economic reopening
Expats in Vietnam are the first foreign South East Asian residents to benefit from local economy re-opening.
Whilst other SEA countries are extending their various bans and lockdowns, Vietnam has already ended overall social distancing with the exception of several Hanoi districts and has now shown no new infections for a full week due to...
How to deal with Japan’s cultural differences during the pandemic
Dealing with Japan’s unique cultural differences during the coronavirus crisis.
As in every other first world country, Japan’s multinationals are now struggling to respond to the worldwide shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with cultural clashes and misunderstandings the norm in this traditionally structured society. Team...
Is Japan’s highly priced lifestyle worth it for expat professionals?
If Japan’s always been your destination of choice, checking your actual cost of living before you go is the best idea.
There are three reasons for Japan’s consistent ratings as an expensive expat location – Tokyo itself, the Japanese culture and its geographic location. Taking its location first, the archipelago lies 124 miles from...
Lack of social distancing by Irish partygoers in Oz attracts huge fines
Social distancing rejection gets costly for Irish expats in Oz.
Last weekend’s noisy Irish get-together in Melbourne resulted in a total of just under $25,000 in fines for 15 revelers. The all-night house party was clearly a major breach of Australia’s strict isolation ruling, especially as it kept the neighbours awake between...
Expats in China happy they didn’t return to their home countries
How are Western expats in China coping now the vast country is opening up again?
When the news about the coronavirus outbreak first hit the international media, many expats living and working in Hubei and other provinces decided to leave rather than risk their lives, but those who stayed were eventually glad they’d taken the chance....
New expats in Spain shocked at sudden price increases for fruit and vegetables
Life’s just not getting any easier for British expats in Spain!
Between the still unsettling negotiations over Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, for long-term expats in Spain and those who’ve planned to move later this year the future isn’t exactly bright. For would-be British retirees hoping for a lower cost of living, the...
British expats in Spain looking to Portugal for their next move
Pre–Brexit Brit expat exodus from Spain sees Portuguese property prices soar.
As the coronavirus pandemic causes fears that life in the Costas won’t ever be the same again, concerns about Brexit are adding to the numbers of British expats in Spain deciding on Portugal as their preferred home from home. The numbers of those preparing...
Expats heading for Oz take advantage of slashed rents and rent-free periods
If you’re considering giving Australia a try as your expatriation haven, now’s the time.
Many would-be expats see Australia as the perfect destination for a new job, a start-up business or a comfortable retirement, even although the country as a whole and its cities in particular are known to be very expensive as regards day-to-day...
Prague Plague columns reassure expats the pandemic will end
If you’re an expat living and working in the Czech Republic and you’re fearing the worst as regards surviving the pandemic, Prague’s Plague columns are a reminder that survival is well possible.
In this ultra-modern world, the thought that a miniscule virus could kill so many people across the world in such a short time is almost...
Italy rates highly as an expat family destination
If you’re planning to expatriate as a family, Italy is one of Europe’s most family-friendly destinations.
Italy’s long, impressive history, its climate and its delicious food are famous all over the world, with expat communities now formed and welcoming in all the romantic country’s larger cities. Already popular with immigrant...
Where in South America is the best refuge for non-USA expats?
Brits and Europeans are now catching on to formerly USA expat-centric locations.
For many would-be British expatriates, South America in general and its offshore islands were the private provinces of expats from the USA making them off-limits for all but the bravest Britons. Sources such as International Living and its imitators didn’t...
Expats and German citizens sticking to the rules and beating the virus
If you’re planning a move to Germany or are already living its expat life, you’ll be well aware you’re one of the lucky ones.
According to recent research, Germany is the second safest country in the world as regards the risk of catching the coronavirus. All across the world, residents and expats alike are fearing the virus will...
Spain guarantees support and help for long-stayers and new expat arrivals
All expats on Spain’s Costa Brava are to be guaranteed support and help during the coronavirus crisis.
The estimated 337,000 international expatriates living, working or retiring in the popular province are now to be guaranteed support and help when needed for the duration of the covid-19 crisis. Alicante’s Provincial Council has...
Brits looking to emigrate may have problems selling their UK properties
If the pandemic is your motivation for making a new life as an expat, selling your UK home may not be as rewarding as you need due to the virus’s projected negative effect on British house prices.
As if the virus itself wasn’t providing enough of a doomsday scenario, its likely effect on not only house prices but also the likelihood...
Saudi Arabia scores high in expat care during the pandemic
Recent expat arrivals in Saudi Arabia are now very glad they came.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the Gulf States as a whole had a mixed reputation as regards attitudes towards the almost overwhelming numbers of expat professionals living and working in the region. Nowadays, the emirates and Saudi Arabia itself seem to be looking...
City or country is the choice for Brit expats heading to France
If you’ve had enough of Brexit, the pandemic and the prospect of hard economic times ahead, starting a new life in France might be the answer.
For those would-be British expats who’re in a hurry to start their new lives, France has always been an attractive option as it’s literally on the doorstep and offers a certain familiarity as...
Expats in Thailand fearing blame for the coronavirus pandemic
Bangkok’s expatriate community are worried about their security as much as they’re worried about covid-19.
Amongst Bangkok’s huge expat community, it’s difficult to determine which is causing most stress – the coronavirus pandemic itself or the feeling they’re no longer wanted. Prejudice against Westerners has always lurked...
Expats in Caymans Islands financial and tourism sectors leaving in droves
Business layoffs and the tourist industry shutdown are causing an unprecedented expat exodus from the Caymans.
Almost half of the total population of the Cayman Islands is made up of expatriates, most of whom work in the tourism and financial services sectors. The double whammy of the pandemic and its effect on the world economy has...
UAE government doing all it can to support its expat professionals
The UAE is releasing a number of new orders intended to help expats, residents and all businesses during this difficult time.
The emirate’s Abu Dhabi-based government has issued a number of new orders aimed at both residents and expats caught up in the panic and chaos of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Most importantly, expatriates...
British expats relying on seasonal work in Spain are fearing the worst
British expats in Spain who rely on seasonal work as an extra income now face being left high and dry.
Working through Spain’s tourist season either on daily rates or short term contracts has been a favourite with British expats short of ready cash or on the UK government’s less than generous retirement pensions. Clubs, bars and...
Expat choices between Hong Kong, Singapore and Edinburgh
If you’re still planning to take a chance on Asia after securing a top job, Hong Kong is still the place for upscale living.
High-income expatriates with Hong Kong jobs to die for are the reason why the exclusive island is still the world’s most expensive location for property. For the third year running, the city topped the latest...
