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Children
Children's education and well-being is often one of the main concerns of expatriates choosing to move abroad with their family. Discover the most welcoming countries for expat families in 2016.
Work
Every year, thousands of expatriates move abroad with the aim of setting up their own business. Discover the key destinations for foreign entrepreneurs in 2016 if you also wish to set up a business abroad.
Singapore
Once again, Singapore proves to be a top destination for expats as revealed in the latest HSBC Expat report published this Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
China
Shanghai once again stands out as the most attractive region for foreign investment in China, according to a report published by FDI Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times. Discover the highlights of this province if you wish to invest in China.
China
Foreign professionals seeking a work permit in China will soon be assessed on their qualifications and skills. Below is the summary of a report published last week on the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs website.
Work
This week, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) published its latest “Cities of Opportunity 7” report, ranking the most attractive cities worldwide. Discover the highlights of this report.
Germany
In its latest report published in August, FDI Intelligence ranks Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin as the most promising German cities (German Cities of the Future). Discover their highlights if you are planning to study, work or set up a business in the country.
USA
The United States wish to welcome more foreign entrepreneurs so as to further boost its economy. Discover the new measures proposed to facilitate relating procedures.
England
The British labor market seems more vulnerable than ever since the Brexit referendum held on June 23, 2016. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Adecco make an analysis in the Labor Market Outlook (Summer 2016) report following their latest survey.
Health system
Falling ill abroad can be quite expensive, even if you have a health insurance. Find out what the Association of British Insurers (ABI) thinks about it.
Moving
Planning your next move abroad? Discover the most livable cities worldwide revealed by The Economist Intelligence Unit in its latest Global Liveability Ranking 2016.
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Everyday life
Moving abroad is often associated with adventure, discovery, and new opportunities. While it can be a deeply enriching experience, there is often a less visible reality behind the excitement of starting a new life abroad: exhaustion. In my consultations, expats sometimes describe a fatigue that never seems to lift, unusual irritability, a sense of disconnection, or the feeling that they are no longer quite themselves. What I have also observed is that this distress is rarely confined to one person. In expat families, when one parent begins to struggle, the entire family often has to adapt. Partners may feel isolated or lose their sense of direction, while children can pick up on their parents' stress, worries, or emotional fatigue, even when these feelings are never openly discussed.
New Zealand
Since June 1, foreign workers seeking certain work visas in New Zealand have been subject to new English language requirements. The government says the changes are intended to improve migrant integration and help prevent workplace exploitation.
Sweden
Since June 1, Sweden has tightened its work permit regulations. The new rules introduce higher salary requirements, stricter conditions for seasonal workers, mandatory health insurance in some cases, and increased scrutiny of employers.
Belgium
Belgium's latest reforms, which took effect on June 1, bring greater flexibility to the labor market in an effort to support job creation. At the same time, the government has introduced stricter requirements for non-European students.
United Arab Emirates
Foreign residents in the United Arab Emirates should take note: under UAE regulations, residence visas are generally canceled if the holder remains outside the country for more than 180 consecutive days. In most cases, affected residents must apply for a new visa before returning. However, several categories of expatriates are exempt from this rule and can retain their residency status despite an extended stay abroad.
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