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Stranded expats with Thai wives and families to return soon
Expats married to Thais but stranded overseas are finally closer to returning to their Thailand homes.
Ever since the Thai government banned incoming flights, many expats with Thai wives and children have been stranded overseas with no idea when they’ll be able to return to their loved ones. Several English language news sites have...
Saudi status as an expat professional hub draws to a close
Is Saudi Arabia finished as a favourite destination for expatriate workers?
Those who predicted expat life as it’s known and loved would be snuffed out by the pandemic were ridiculed at first, but developments over the past several months are suggesting the doom-sayers may well be right. International media outlets are now reporting a...
Will expats in the Czech Republic go for 3D printed homes?
Could this unique home be the answer for environmentally-friendly, cash-strapped expats?
The Czech Republic is now well-known for its popularity amongst expat techies, to the extent that affordable accommodation in and around Prague is now in short supply. Some years ago, the concept of 3D printed homes was all the rage but now it’s...
Cambodia to demand $3,000 deposit from expat arrivals
It’s bad news time for expats looking to Cambodia as their new home from home.
Expats in Southeast Asia who’re investigating a transfer to Cambodia might well prefer to think again. The Cambodian government’s shock announcement that both foreigners and locals arriving in the country will be forced to pay out a deposit of $3,000 to...
For a unique expat experience Albania is the place
Even although some might well have to find a map to establish Albania’s location, this unique country is making waves in the expat world.
First becoming popular as a tourism destination, Albania is now the new kid on the expat block as regards long-term stays, Although the vast majority of foreigners arrive on holiday, increasing...
Expats in Singapore fearing for their jobs as redundancies soar
Expats in Singapore are now fearing for their jobs as well as their futures in the city state.
With city state economists now predicting at least 200,000 redundancies by the end of 2020 as a result of the pandemic, expat professionals are now fearing for their careers and futures in the city they know as home. Singaporean employers are...
Dubai economy to be hit hard by expat repatriation
Dubai’s expat exodus will bring bad news for the emirate’s economy.
It seems the worldwide coronavirus pandemic and its curtailment of human rights are focusing expats’ minds on what’s really important for their physical and mental health. It’s a similar story across almost all favourite expat career hubs, with compulsory...
Asia now more expensive than Europe for expat professionals
As pundits predict a world financial meltdown due to the coronavirus, are the planet’s most expensive cities telling a different story?
As regards unbelievably high costs of living, Asia now takes the crown away from Europe, with Hong Kong, Osaka and Singapore sharing the number one spot in a recent survey. One thing’s for certain,...
Cambodia’s charm and low living costs attract expat retirees
If you’re looking to relocate to a country with a low cost of living, stunning scenery, a fascinating history and friendly locals, you could do far worse than consider Cambodia.
Far less well known than neighbouring Thailand as an expat destination, Cambodia has many of the same advantages and fewer of the off-putting disadvantages than...
Buying property in Japan as an expat
Buying an expat property in Japan has been a dream for many, but is now relatively straightforward.
Until fairly recently, Japan was infamous for being a serious challenge for incoming expats, not just for the language but also due to the Japanese mistrust of foreigners. Nowadays, it’s very different due to this fascinating country’s...
