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Bangkok Expats
Living
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Bangkok named world’s best city for working remotely

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has been recognized as the best location globally for remote work. This ranking comes from a recent study conducted by QR Code Generator, an organization specializing in QR technology solutions. The study assessed…

american expats working abroad
Living
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Expats unhappy with Vietnam visa policy

Vietnam’s consternating visa policies helped placed the nation in the bottom 10 of an index ranking countries in terms of how favorable expatriates find their living conditions. The Expat Essentials Index, informed by the annual Expat Insider survey by…

american expats working abroad
Living
1 min read

Expats’ salaries topped $34,000 a month in Q1

The monthly incomes of foreign experts ranged between US$8,500 and $34,000 last quarter, according to a recent report by recruitment firm Navigos Search. The report said enterprises operating in Vietnam “pay very high salaries” to attract foreign candidates.…

singapore
General
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Singapore Weighs Open Borders Amid Omicron

The country’s COVID-19 task force said closing its Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) would not stop the spread of Omicron. Closing Singapore to visitors from countries with high numbers of Covid-19 cases would affect the republic’s reputation and connectivity…

Singapore
General
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Singapore Toughens COVID Rules for Expats

The city-state is cracking down on expats who refuse to vaccinate against the coronavirus. Singapore will require applicants for work passes, long-term passes, and permanent residence to be vaccinated, effective February 1, citing a government task force…

vietnam expat
Living
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Vietnam 19th best country in the world for expats: HSBC survey

Vietnam has climbed four places to 19th in the list of best countries for expats to work and live, an HSBC survey found. With an average annual income of $90,408, nine out of 10 expats said in Vietnam they are as happy as or happier than at home, according to…

Vietnamese Graduates
Living
1 min read

Vietnam named most affordable country in the world for foreigners

Nearly one in five said they have far more money at their disposal than their lifestyles require. The Expat Insider 2017 survey released on Thursday has put Vietnam in the spotlight as the cheapest place to live for expats. The country has jumped five places…

foodland the bright
Food
1 min read

Foodland, plans to expand lots over the next five years

Expats’ favorite supermarket, Foodland, plans to expand lots over the next five years. The chain has doubled its yearly investment budget to THB500 million to open four or five new grocery stores and add three new types of restaurants to their roster. Some of…

Expatriates Start Acquiring Properties in Surabaya
Real Estate
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Expatriates Start Acquiring Properties in Surabaya

About 10 percent of 450 apartments and Small Office Home Office (SOHO) developed by Operational Cooperation (KSO) PT Darmo Permai and PT Waskita Karya in the 88 Avenue Surabaya Project had been purchased by expatriates. KSO Wskita Darmo Permai managing…