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6 Reasons to become an expatriate in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan metropolis located in Asia. As a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, it has a thriving economy with easy access to all major cities in East and Southeast Asia, including Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul.  As a critical and influential business center in Southeast Asia, a total of 115 countries have consulates in Hong Kong, surpassing any other city in the world. The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. Hong Kong has attracted international visitors and talents from across the globe. In this article, we will discuss 6 reasons to become an expatriate in Hong Kong.

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7 Reasons to Become an Expat in Vietnam

Healthcare in Vietnam

Vietnam is the eighth-most populous Asian country and is located in Southeast Asia, bordering China, Cambodia, and Laos. Tourism in Vietnam is a significant component of its vibrant economy. According to reports, the number of international visitors has increased from 7 million to 10 million in 2016. Moreover, tourist arrivals in Vietnam have continued to rise in 2017. For expats, Vietnam has become a popular expat destination in Asia. In this article, we will discuss the top 7 reasons to become an expat in Vietnam.

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Five tips for a successful studying abroad experience

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Students from all over the world want to travel and study abroad to visit a new region, to try the authentic local cuisine, to meet new people and become fluent in another language. Others want to take advantage of education opportunities, courses, and experiences that only a foreign university can offer. However, how do you make the most of your overseas experience and integrate yourself into the local culture? In this article, we will discuss five quick tips on how to make the most out of your study abroad experience.

Here are tips for a successful studying abroad experience:

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Impact of Global Disease Outbreaks on Expats and Tips on Prevention

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With people travelling from all over the world and relocating overseas, expatriates should take extra precautions when it comes to health and safety. In the last few years, public health experts were on high alert due to the rapid spread of diseases such as the Zika virus, Dengue fever, SARS, Ebola virus, plague and more. In this article, we will discuss several pandemic disease threats and tips for expatriates to protect themselves from those diseases while working and living overseas.

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How expats can work from home – 5 tips for expatriates living abroad

Working Abroad

The idea of working from home can be exciting. And many expatriates will decide to work from home while living and travelling abroad. This is especially important for expat spouses who are living with their partner who is employed but are unable to work in the new country for a variety of reasons, such as work visa issues. However, there are many inherent concerns and challenges to working from home. In this article, we will discuss five tips for expats who decide to work from home while living overseas.

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Six social media platforms for expatriates living abroad

Social Media

If you are an expatriate living abroad these days, it is important to keep in touch with family and friends both online and offline. Many expats turn to social media platforms as a great way to interact with their fellow expatriates and share their experiences online. There are many social media platforms in Asia, Africa, North America, Europe and around the world that expatriates will utilize.

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Top 10 common international health insurance mistakes for expats

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If you are an expatriate and searching for global health insurance plans, it is critical that you select the right plan for you and your family. Without an appropriate health insurance plan, you may be putting your health and finances at risk. To help you make the best choices, in this article, we will discuss […]

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The importance of dental coverage for expat employees

Dental Cover

Working overseas is an exciting and rewarding journey for expat employees around the world. Most expats consider obtaining global medical care as a priority; however, many expatriates forget about their dental health, which is not only important for your teeth and appearance but also critical for your overall health. Dental treatment abroad can be very expensive and is almost certainly private. Expat dental insurance is one of the top priorities in your organization’s global benefit plan. In this article, we will discuss the importance of dental coverage and how to obtain dental insurance for expat employees working and living abroad.

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5 Tips for first time expatriates living abroad

Tips for first time expatriates

For many first-time expatriates relocating abroad or doing an expat assignment, the first few months of living abroad could be either exciting or overwhelming. To help expatriates adjust to living in another culture, in this article, we will discuss five tips for first time expatriates and first months abroad so that you will overcome the negative feeling of culture shock and make your first move successful.

Tips for a Successful Start as an Expat:

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5 Things you should know about being an American expatriate

becoming an expatriate

When deciding to move abroad and become an expatriate, about 83% of the US Americans are generally satisfied with life elsewhere, according to a recent survey by InterNations. Among the American expatriate respondents, over two-fifths want to stay in their destination country forever. As more and more Americans tend to live around the world, we are going to discuss some tips and facts to help future and current long-staying US expatriates to better prepare for the steps into the unknown.

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