Over the span of a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global economies, causing major disruptions in our economy and our daily life. Many countries had to impose social distancing, quarantine measures, and closing of borders in the hope of managing the pandemic. Similarly, organisations…

A number of British expats living in EU member states have had their UK bank accounts and credit cards closed as a result of rule changes linked to the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020. This has the potential to impact UK assignees on relocation in an EEA country (all EU…

The largest Arab state in Western Asia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a frequented destination for international assignees, with many relocating to Riyadh and Jeddah. Rich in historical and cultural heritage, the country is a fascinating destination but does pose challenges for relocating families,…

China celebrates two major holidays – National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival – on 1 October and also marks the beginning of the week-long holiday known as Golden Week a.k.a. 黄金周 (huang jin zhou). Golden Week lasts eight days in mainland China, from 1-8 October, while the holiday is two days in Macau…