Asia

Despite the recent slowdown in its economy, China remains a magnet for multinational companies looking for new opportunities. Inbound, outbound and domestic relocations are all thriving. Read more

Much of the wider Asia Pacific region is also a relocation hotspot, as global mobility surveys regularly show. Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong have been rated by the World Economic Forum as among the world’s top ten most competitive economies, the downturn in China’s manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for countries like Indonesia, and Vietnam is tipped as a future hub for the electronics industry.

Managing talent mobility in APAC poses unique challenges. This section includes the latest news, articles, tools and resources to help you develop solutions and achieve your business objectives. With contributions from specialists across the global mobility and relocation industry and the latest perspectives from regional conferences, we analyse key trends influencing Asia Pacific’s relocation and global mobility scene, including the impact of demographic and economic shifts.

We investigate the latest trends in inbound, outbound and domestic relocation – from key relocation destinations and industry sectors to immigration, talent management and commercial property – as well as the full range of employee and family support topics, including residential property, serviced apartments, and education and international schools.

HR and global managers with international assignees, whether they are on long-term, short-term, rotational, developmental or project-led assignments, will find practical advice and information. There’s also plenty of support for those setting up a business or a company office in the Asia Pacific region.

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News and features

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Middle East Shock Reshuffles Global Risk Map as Investors Respond in Real Time

Middle East shock causes reshuffle for investment and citizenship destinations. High net worth individuals, globally mobile families, entrepreneurs and investors are being impacted by geopolitical and energy risk. Applications for residence and citizenship programmes rose in Greece, Italy, Malta and Nauru. Enquiries for investment migration programmes went up in New Zealand, Costa Rica and Türkiye, latest Henley & Partners–AlphaGeo Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index reveals.

Education

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Key trends in Asian and Middle Eastern markets

British schools are increasingly looking at new opportunities and new markets in Asia and the Middle East, but cultural, regulatory and financial restrictions mean that they have to plan carefully. Increasingly, aspirational middle class families want their children to speak and learn in English, but they also prioritise an education that maintains the values and language of their own culture, as Marianne Curphey reports.
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Australian International School (AIS) in Singapore Launches New Scholarship Programme

The Australian International School (AIS) in Singapore has launched the AIS Scholarship Programme 2027, recognising outstanding Year 9 to 12 students who demonstrate strong achievement, lead within their communities, and make the most of every opportunity around them.
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IASAS Baseball and Softball Championships at ISKL

In April, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) hosted the IASAS Baseball and Softball Championships 2026, featuring all six of the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools (IASAS) member schools, with visiting teams from across the region competing on campus.

Immigration

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World's Happiest Workplaces Announced

The official World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 List has been published today (14th January 2026) by the leading employee experience platform, WorkL, showcasing the happiest workplaces globally.

Short-and long-term accommodation

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