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Singapore: a global education at the centre of the world

Singapore is an island blessed with tradition, culture and a firm focus on the future. Its reputation for innovation is attracting global businesses from every sector, making it an exciting place to live, work and learn.
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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world
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Students around the world celebrate GCSE and iGCSE success
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AltoVita announces speakers for the Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit in Singapore

Corporate accommodation booking platform AltoVita has announced a selection of the speakers who will be appearing at the summit on September 6.
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How legislation and other factors are impacting the supply and availability of extended-stay accommodation across key global locations

Based on recent research with industry leaders and accommodation partners across their global supply chain, Situ the global extended-stay accommodation agency, has released a white paper on current factors, including legislation, that are impacting the supply of short-term rental accommodation in ten key global locations and how this is affecting the extended-stay sector.

New York now world's costliest city for expats

New York has replaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats to live in, according to this year's global survey by ECA International.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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Tanglin Senior Students Achieved 156 Awards by Pearson Education

Award-winning Tanglin Trust School is pleased to announce that 145 students who sat for the (I)GCSE and A-Level examinations in 2022 achieved 156 awards by Pearson Education. Out of the 156 awards, 5 scored the Highest Mark in the World, 7 for the Highest Mark in Asia and 6 topped the charts for Highest Mark in Singapore. The range of subjects include Art, Craft & Design, Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology and Mathematics.
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London leading the world in fintech firms

A global survey of the top ten fintech cities has revealed that London now hosts the world's largest number of fintech companies. Overall, the city comes third in the rankings behind first-placed San Francisco and New York.
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Asia-based RMCs achieve ‘game-changing’ certifications

Three Asia-headquartered companies are the first in the global relocation industry to prove they meet the ISO standards for human resource management diversity and inclusion processes and procedures.
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Next government must focus on FTAs, says CBI

Global supply chains to British industry could be put at risk unless the UK succeeds in reaching more post-Brexit trade deals, the head of the nation's largest business organisation has warned.
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IB students around the world celebrate success

Today, international schools and students examinations receive their Diploma (DP) and Career-related programme (CP) results. The first cohort to have started their studies in the pandemic, they prove they are ready for the next steps in their lifelong-learning journey.
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UK eyes pacific trade deal this year

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan believes the UK's application to join the 11-nation CPTPP trade bloc (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) could be approved before the end of this year.
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Fintech growth spurs 'exceptional' 182% increase in tech roles

A new report from recruitment firm Robert Walters offers a snapshot of tech talent mobility in eight major hubs. As Covid-19 restrictions lift, 'significant migration of talent' is likely.
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Competition for international school places in Singapore intensifies

The cost of debentures for Hong Kong’s international schools have fallen by a third. This as international schools in Singapore sees a rising number of enquiries and a shortfall of places.
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NY and London stay atop financial rankings

Despite fears that London could lose its standing as a leading financial hub because of Brexit-related relocations to the EU, the City has retained its second place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
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'Universities are failing graduates and the economy - they need a total overhaul'

Higher education is supposed to provide society with a reliable workforce. Today, it is failing to fulfil that basic function, says entrepreneur and former Dragon James Caan CBE.
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Climate change tops global investors’ agenda

Climate change is becoming of fast-growing importance to business decisions being made by many of the world's largest institutional investors, according to a new survey.
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UK-Singapore clinch digital trade deal

A 'ground-breaking' digital trade deal between Britain and Singapore was signed by the UK's International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan on the final leg of a three-nation trip to Asia.
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China, India lead race to UK universities

Record numbers of students from both China and India have applied to enrol at UK universities this year, according to data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
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Canada tops new 'best for expats' study

Canada is assessed as the most desirable destination for expatriates in the latest 'World's Best Countries Index'.
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Expats making the most of pandemic relocations

Covid-19 might have taken a heavy toll on global mobility over the past 18 months, but most expatriates already abroad remain optimistic about the prospects for the coming year, according to a new survey.
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Expat pay falls in many asian locations

Japan has overtaken the UK as the world's most expensive location in which to base expatriate workers, according to a new report.
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Take a breath of fresh air with Tanglin's new forest school programme

Award-winning Tanglin Trust School is pleased to announce the launch of Tanglin’s Forest School Programme, an outdoor-based learning model, for nursery-age children.
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Permits Foundation: Summer 2021 Update

Permits Foundation reflects on a six month period which has impacted the way we look at global mobility. Employers are tackling new issues and adapting as a result of the pandemic. Governments have been adjusting their immigration policies, also in anticipation of the needed workforce.
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Boom in UK tech investment from Asia, Middle East

Investment this year in UK tech startups from Asia and the Middle East appears on course to reach a new high, according to a new report.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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UK boosted by digital Singapore and 'Gigafactory'

The past week has seen two announcements that have the potential to significantly enhance UK economic growth over the coming decade.
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Pandemic 'no deterrent' to global mobility

A sizeable majority of professionals are now more willing to relocate either abroad or within their home countries than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, according to a new survey encompassing nine global markets.
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Indo-Pacific identified as top UK priority

The UK will "tilt" its post-Brexit focus towards the Indo-Pacific under a major foreign policy restructure unveiled in a 114-page Integrated Review published by the government in London.
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HR managers see rise in overseas assignments

Two-thirds of senior HR personnel responsible for their companies' global mobility policies expect the number of international assignments to grow over the coming five years, according to a new survey.
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Singapore tops global city rankings again

For the fourth year in a row, Singapore has held on to the top spot in fDi Intelligence’s 'Global Cities of the Future' rankings.
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'Focus on Asia, not Europe' urges bank boss

The UK's financial services sector should define its own post-Brexit agenda and start to concentrate on markets in the US and Asia, the boss of Barclays said on Friday.

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Empowering Learners: Co-constructing Classroom Systems for Ownership and Agency

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XCL Education: Singapore Schools

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Chatsworth International School

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Tanglin Trust School

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in South East Asia. Tanglin provides the English National Curriculum with an international perspective to children from 3 to 18 years in Singapore.
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Future-Orientated Education in Singapore

In this webinar, Tammy Murphy, Head of School at XWA in Singapore, discusses the school's innovative educational approach. XWA, an international school with over 45 nationalities among its 1,000 students, is characterized by its inclusive community. Tammy, with 38 years of education experience, highlights the school's strategic plan and the upcoming opening of a five-storey innovation hub in January, emphasizing a commitment to future-oriented education.
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King’s InterHigh Online School

King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school offering Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form education. We bring students aged 7-19 a high-quality education that revolves around their needs and interests as they work towards their International GCSEs and A Levels, all with the backing of Inspired: one of the world's leading education groups.
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Ten lessons for British schools expanding internationally

The international market for British schools is still buoyant. Sally Robinson spoke to leading consultants in the international education sector to find out how UK schools can expand internationally. Ahead of our online International Education & Schools Fair throughout November, here are ten lessons on how to get it right.
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What Makes American Education Unique: A Deep Dive

Many families all over the world aspire to and strive for an American education for their children. That’s because American schools are well known for providing high-quality education through a balanced, tried-and-tested curriculum. The US education system is informed by cutting-edge research, which helps develop students into critical thinkers with well-rounded social-emotional skills.
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8 Top Factors to Consider When Choosing an International School in Singapore

With so many factors to consider, choosing the right international school for your child can be an overwhelming process.
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XCL World Academy

Discover XCL World Academy - The School of The Future in Singapore
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XCL American Academy

Discover an Authentic American International School in Singapore
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Preparing for the AI revolution in education, business and governance

The past year has seen significant shifts in AI capability. ChatGPT is among the vanguard. While businesses, educators and governments assess the impact and risks of such technologies, where we are now as we prepare for the next Industrial Revolution?
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IB, A level and GCSE results 2023: Pass rates fall, but still cause to celebrate

This summer’s exam results season was always going to be challenging for schools, students, parents and universities. Yet around the world, international and independent school students beat the odds to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that put the cohort firmly on the path to success in their future careers.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2023 – Caroline Thorley-Farrer, Worley

Caroline Thorley-Farrer, group global mobility director at Worley, is at the forefront of innovating inclusive approaches to recruiting, retaining and developing internationally mobile talent. Drawing on her own global experience, Caroline is finding ways to make the benefits of a multinational career available to all.
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Reach for the stars with NASA and ISSET

In this latest addition to Relocate Global’s International Education and Schools Fair library, Fiona Murchie meets Chris Barber and Sarah Murray to explore the exciting STEM opportunities available to all.
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21K School: a window on the world of digital education

Santosh Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, and Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder and COO of the 21K School open the digital doors to their thriving online school community in conversation with Fiona Murchie.
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Choosing a school in Singapore

Safe streets, green spaces, and a rigorous education system: Singapore has always been a magnet for international families. Now Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong to become Asia’s top financial centre (and the third largest in the world below New York and London), according to new figures from the Global Financial Centers Index. Sally Robinson reports.
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Global Citizens in the Making: The Role of Learning Languages

What practical and soft skills can Chatsworth students learn to build their global awareness and enhance their participation in the global community.

The Nexus Learner: learning without limits

In 2020, the Nexus International School (Singapore) moved to its new 12-storey campus in Aljunied. Educators at the Apple Distinguished School collaborated with architects to create a school with innovative learning at its heart with spaces that function as third educators.
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Commonwealth Advantage helps nations build back better after Birmingham 2022

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was the biggest investment that the UK has made in a sporting event since London 2012, and it certainly went big on its promises.
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Where ESG meets DEI: what role for HR?

Improving workplace diversity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) were seen as nice to haves, but ‘too fluffy’ to land on boardroom agendas. As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environment, social and governance (ESG), they are fundamental. Where do HR and GM fit?
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Financial wellbeing at the heart of employee satisfaction and productivity

How well companies support their staff in times of economic hardship can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing and productivity, and on their ability to recruit and retain the next generation of top talent, argues Marianne Curphey.
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Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year: Regional/Global

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Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation: HPE

Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation

Winner:
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The Future of Work: what can we learn from family businesses?

Family businesses account for 80-90% of firms worldwide. In a timely report for the post-Covid recovery, a new KPMG study explores the factors behind their resilience and enduring performance.
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Future of Work Festival Sponsor: AltoVita

AltoVita is the future of Corporate Housing combining data-driven scalable technology and human centric approach.
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Words from an International School: Building Resilience through Sports

When we think of resilience, we think of situations where people have shown extraordinary bravery or can take on hardships. The fact of the matter is that resilience is commonplace – being able to accept failures or having the grit to try again.
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School insights for parents around the world

Parents need as much information as possible to make decisions about the future and their children’s education during the admissions cycle. We have produced a series of high impact webinars which answer questions on curriculum, admissions, early learning, learning differences, virtual schools and transition care, explains Fiona Murchie.
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Introduction to the International Education & Schools’ Fair

Welcome to the Great International Education & Schools' Fair.
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Dover Court International School

Dover Court International School is a warm, welcoming and fully inclusive school community in the heart of Singapore. At DCIS, every child's talents, individuality, and achievements are embraced and celebrated. We are unique in welcoming children of diverse strengths and talents and in providing an education which is aligned to each individual. Our distinct yet flexible education pathways ensure each child goes further than possible.
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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences

Working abroad can have disastrous consequences. Yet, international work should benefit both individuals and organisations after repatriation. How can you ensure a happy ending for yourself?
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Global Mobility Refined

Grasping the Opportunities that the Shift from “Before COVID” (BC) to “After Despair” (AD) can bring.
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Dulwich College (Singapore)

Dulwich College (Singapore) opened its purpose-built state-of-the-art campus in August 2014 and has since established a strong reputation.

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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences
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Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?
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Permits Foundation: Summer 2021 Update
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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Pandemic Continues to Erode Strength of Premium Passports

As the world scrambles to recover from the effects of the global health emergency, urgent questions around international travel remain: Is a return to pre-pandemic levels possible? How will it be achieved? And who will be left behind?
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Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa and Immigration collected the award on his behalf and spoke to Fiona Murchie about the survey and its implications from an immigration perspective.
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Indo-Pacific identified as top UK priority

The UK will "tilt" its post-Brexit focus towards the Indo-Pacific under a major foreign policy restructure unveiled in a 114-page Integrated Review published by the government in London.
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The benefits of a bilingual education for children and opportunities for life

Discover the huge advantages of a bilingual or multilingual education for children of all ages to help parents make important school choices.
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Singapore tops global city rankings again

For the fourth year in a row, Singapore has held on to the top spot in fDi Intelligence’s 'Global Cities of the Future' rankings.
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Cementing relations with the Asia-Pacific region at the heart of UK trade growth

'Go West, young man' used to be the exhortation. Fast forward a couple of centuries and the priority these days appears to be 'Look East, mature democracies', as youthful Asian economies begin to flex their muscles once more. David Sapsted explores UK trade deal potential in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Pandemic spurs asian surge in tech development

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic acceleration of Asian companies' deployment of data and digital innovation, according to a report from global management consultancy McKinsey & Company.
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Johnston aiming to boost Indo-Pacific ties

Boosting post-Brexit trade will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to India next month in what Downing Street describes as his first, major bilateral visit since taking office a year ago.
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Coronavirus – what steps should employers and staff take now?

What measures can be taken now in the workplace to avoid the spread of coronavirus and what travel restrictions are currently in place?
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Singapore still top for expat "liveability"

While Singapore has topped the rankings for the 15th year in a row, which other global cities rank highly for quality of life for expats?
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Coronavirus bulletin: travel and immigration disruption

The latest travel and immigration information about the Coronavirus, provided by immigration specialists Peregrine Immigration Management.
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Immigration update: Singapore

Immigration update from Singapore regarding minimum qualifying monthly salaries for S Pass holders.
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How powerful is your passport?

The latest Henley Passport Index offers fascinating insights into geopolitical and economic progress globally. As the US and UK see their ranks drop slightly, the UAE’s has risen significantly.
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Relocate Global weekly news roundup: 27 September

This week's news roundup includes the Finland, US and UK economic growth rankings, 2019 higher education rankings, unusual business practices around the world, Goldman Sachs' UK retail banking debut, and the latest on Brexit.
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Visa-free access pushes forward in Asia

Asian and Middle-Eastern countries continue to sign new cross-border agreements expanding their visa-free access for their citizens, according to the Henley Passport Index.
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Visa-free access continues to increase globally

The latest Henley Passport Index has shown that despite a growing polarity in immigration discourse countries around the world continue to maintain or increase their visa free access.
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Minimum local worker salary to be increased in Singapore

From July 1, the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the minimum local worker salary from SGD 1,000 to SGD 1,100 per month to enable local-to foreign worker quotas to be calculated.
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Pro-Link GLOBAL immigration dispatch – Luxembourg, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in Luxembourg, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Short-and long-term accommodation

New York now world's costliest city for expats

New York has replaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats to live in, according to this year's global survey by ECA International.
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Prime property prices rising globally
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Which Asian cities are most expensive for expat rentals?
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