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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Main reasons overseas assignments fail – employees don’t settle, say 38% of employers

Research from Everywhen found that the leading causes of overseas assignment failure are employees struggling to settle into their new country (38%) and experiencing feelings of isolation (36%).

Education

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Student Voice, Choice, and Leadership at ISKL's High School Club Fair!

One of the highlights early in the academic year at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is the buzzing annual High School Club Fair. The fair brought students from Grades 9 to 12 together to chat with student leaders, discover new interests, and find meaningful ways to become involved in life at ISKL.
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Choosing a university system when your family relocates internationally

For a family moving countries, few decisions carry as much weight - or as much confusion - as figuring out where a teenager should go to university. Relocation usually resolves most logistics: schools, housing, healthcare, visas. University admissions is different. It sits several years in the future, it depends on a system the family may not have grown up with, and by the time it becomes urgent, some of the doors may already be closing.
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ISKL Kicks Off the New School Year with Back to School Bash!

The start of a new school year always gives The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) community something to celebrate. This year’s much-awaited PTA Back to School Bash (BTSB) brought new and returning students, families, and employees together for an afternoon of fun and connection.

Immigration

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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.

Short-and long-term accommodation

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Global luxury house prices rise – Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026

Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy has launched its landmark 20th edition of The Wealth Report revealing the findings of Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100) which covers price performance across 100 global luxury housing markets. It reports a 3.2% average rise in prime prices in 2025, outperforming mainstream housing markets for the second consecutive year.
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