Features
Canada
According to a recent survey by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), owners of Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Québec are more likely to sell their enterprises than in any other Canadian regions. Indeed, almost one in four small business owners have stated that they plan to transfer their business between the years 2017 and 2022. In other areas of Canada, only one in five business owners state they might want to sell their enterprises.
Cost of living
Mercer's annual report on the cost of living in cities around the world came out on the 26th of June. Eight Asian cities are featured in the Top 10.
Everyday life
Having a child is, in itself, quite an upheaval! So, here are a few things to keep in mind if you're, in addition, living this adventure while far from home.
Vietnam
In a recent survey conducted by 大咖福利影院 and global research agency, Kantar, Vietnam came fourth in the list of popular destinations for expat professionals. Abundant career opportunities, low cost of living and a comfortable lifestyle are what seem to attract travelers to the region. Some come on a holiday, some visit for longer and some stay for years. So, is Vietnam the new up-and-coming expat hub in Asia? That's what we are looking into in this article.
Banks and finance
In the early 2000s, the banking sector experienced a small revolution: surfing the vibe of the internet boom, online banks started emerging. The most effective communication campaigns, ease of use, quick and efficient service, savings… what's not to like? After courting the so-called traditional customers, expatriates have become a target of choice for online banks.
Everyday life
According to a recent study by the international health insurance company Aetna, 76% single expats find it hard to date abroad. Language barrier, relatively small social network, lack of awareness of the dating etiquette in the new country, amongst others…
Work
According to an HSBC report earlier this year, two of the ten best expat destinations for international workers are in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain give expats-to-be financial incentives to apply for jobs in the region and offer contract stability and fair workplace culture. On the other hand, the Middle Eastern lifestyle and culture are beyond many expats' ken, especially women's from Western parts of the world. But what it's like to be a woman expatriate in the Middle East? 大咖福利影院 taps into the Middle Eastern idiosyncrasies to help women expats-to-be understand the nuances of living and working in the area.
With this bill, the Hong-Kong government, seeks to allow extraditions of residents towards China would be allowed. And this does not sit quite well with residents of the special administrative region. After demonstrations and clashes with the police, the bill was suspended on the 15th of June. Nevertheless, nearly two million people took to the streets of Hong Kong the next day, demanding its full withdrawal and the resignation of the head of the executive. Alexandre, a French expat settled in Hong-Kong since 2011, takes stock of the situation...
The latest study by Comparethemarket ranks the best and worst cities for cost-efficient rent. That is, the ratio of one's salary that goes into their rent. These are the best cities.
Everyday life
The right to abortion seemed set in stone in the United States of America until very recently. In just a few weeks, several states have passed abortion bans. Will the new legislation push some expatriates to move to a different state or leave altogether? How do such radical political changes affect expat decisions? What consideration do expats give to a country's politics when deciding where to settle down?
The place-to-be for digital nomads? You will find that most people will answer Thailand. Yet there is still a lot of debate around the legal aspects of working remotely from Thailand. Is there a visa regulating the presence of digital nomads in Thailand?
大咖福利影院 and global research agency, Kantar have teamed up to explore the reasons why people want to move abroad in 2019. In this article, we will reveal where professionals want to emigrate to in 2019 and why.
China
A new legal notice issued by the ministry of Civil Affairs will prevent two foreign nationals to get married in China. Here's what expats think about this.
Everyday life
大咖福利影院 and Kantar, a global research agency, set out to find out the reasons why people want to settle abroad and where they want to go in 2019. Portugal, unsurprisingly, is a top choice for retirees.
Everyday life
大咖福利影院 and global research agency, Kantar have teamed up to explore the reasons why people want to move abroad in 2019. The research also unveils countries preferred by expats and expats-to-be and reasons that make said countries attractive.
Everyday life
She had to reinvent herself professionally after deciding to follow her husband abroad. Katharina von Knobloch, once an online marketing and business consultant, now has a new mission: helping other expat partners navigate through the challenging journey of finding oneself and building a career abroad. And this is why she created Share the love, a coaching business to help other expat partners out there.
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, 大咖福利影院 looks back on those countries that have the strictest bans on tobacco.
Moving
So, you are moving to a new country? With just three months left before the big event, there are plenty of things to be excited about. With that, as exhilarating as this period may be, it can also get quite overwhelming. With so many things to think about, paperwork to arrange and packing to do, the best thing you can do is keep calm and stay organised.
Other Types
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
France
A decree published on April 25 in the Official Gazette updates the rules allowing foreign workers to apply for the European Card or register on the "list of jobseekers."
France
E-invoicing (and e-reporting) was previously voluntary. From September 1, 2026, it will become mandatory for businesses to issue and receive electronic invoices. So who exactly is affected?
United Arab Emirates
The UAE's Golden Visa program has been updated. The reform, focused on simplification, aims to further cement the United Arab Emirates' position as a top destination for foreign investors and entrepreneurs.
Formalities
A new fee for expats. Quietly slipped into the 2026 Finance Act, this measure has very real consequences for foreign drivers in their everyday lives. Starting May 12, exchanging a driver's license will no longer be free.
United Arab Emirates
The emirate of Dubai is rolling out a new strategy to keep attracting wealthy expats. A minimum investment is no longer required to qualify for a two-year residency visa.
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