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Saudi status as an expat professional hub draws to a close

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?

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

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...

Expats considering Cambodia should head for Kampot or Kep

Expats considering Cambodia should head for Kampot or Kep
If you’re considering Cambodia as your new expat hideaway, there are still places the Chinese haven’t yet discovered. For expats looking to find an inexpensive, fascinating hideaway with little in the way of visa hassles, Cambodia is worth your research time, although there’s one issue which needs careful contemplation. The country...

Expats in Singapore fearing for their jobs as redundancies soar

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 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

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,...

Vietnam beats other SEA states as an expat career hub

Vietnam beats other SEA states as an expat career hub
Is living in Vietnam as an expat all it’s cracked up to be? Asia is the dream destination for a large number of would be expats from Western shores, but choosing the right location is another matter entirely. Recently, international media outlets and online forums have been citing Vietnam as the next big thing for entrepreneurs as well...

Buying property in Japan as an expat

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...

Expats fear Hong Dong doom and gloom may be terminal

Expats fear Hong Dong doom and gloom may be terminal
As the future of Hong Kong becomes more difficult to predict with any certainty, its social tensions are being reflected in its expat lifestyles and property prices. Last year’s seemingly endless demonstrations had already taken a toll on the city’s luxury property purchase and leasing, with China’s recent release of its new laws...