Struck by the pandemic, many of us had more than enough time to consider what we want to do in the future. Many people quit their jobs, even more got laid off, some chose to switch lanes and choose a new calling, some opted for relocation to another country for a career abroad. No...

Since the pandemic started, more and more people are working from home. According to statistics, 60% of the UK’s adult population currently works from home, and 26% of Brits plan to continue working from home permanently or occasionally. Working from home is great for work-life balance, but you can very quickly become bored of...

A study from Aetna International shows that expats in key global markets are becoming more attentive about the inclusions in their employer benefits package.  Over 9 in 10 (92%) survey respondents felt that having an employer benefits package was more important now than pre-pandemic. Over a third of expats (36%) admitted valuing their benefits...

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

Starting a new company can be an exciting event, however, it is also likely to be a scary one. The complexities involved in opening an office in any foreign country will be overwhelming. Constant changes are happening around you in terms of the economic and political environment. It may be difficult to decide the...

While you may love your job, a bad boss can turn anything sour. If you think you have had a bad boss or manager, you’re not alone. Many people actually leave jobs because of their bosses instead of the actual job itself. Other people stay at their job for a variety of reasons and...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”.  Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world.  Here we list the best cities in Asia for digital nomads. Criteria...

Moving to a new country brings with it a lot of excitement and opportunities. For those who want to start a business as an expatriate, relocating can mean a lower cost of living, as well as lower business-related taxes. However, there are some unique challenges that come with living as an expat that can...

Hong Kong is one of the leading financial and business centres in Asia and the world.  Are you looking at setting up a Hong Kong offshore company but do not know where to start? Below are 5 common questions that new entrants should ask! Why use a Hong Kong offshore company?...

The outbreak last February changed so many things in our lives it’s hard to even begin to count. Still, if we were to single out two things we miss the most, that would be pre-pandemic job security and the ability to roam the globe like we used to. But, what if we told you...

Many people love to travel, but it’s not always feasible. While you may not be in a position to blow your savings and jet off to another continent for an undetermined time, there is a way for you to live pretty much wherever you want. If you want to be proud of your work...

If you own a business and are planning to establish internationally also, you may already be thinking of sending some of your local employees out to work at the new branch of your company, making them expats in the process. Relocating your employees abroad or hiring expats is expensive. This is because you will need...