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

Education

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ISKL’s 2026 IB and AP Highlights

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is proud to share that its High School students once again demonstrated exceptional growth and learning through the 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.
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ISKL Celebrates the Class of 2026!

The journey to graduation is built through countless moments of learning, challenge, friendship, and discovery. On May 30, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) celebrated those moments as 153 graduates gathered to mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
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How can international schools and education groups succeed in an increasingly challenging market and growing regulatory pressures?

The private school sector has seen a boom in demand for good quality education, but markets in some countries are already mature and oversupply has become a problem, while other regions pose complex issues around regulation and land ownership. Marianne Curphey reports from the IPSEF Global London conference 2026 on how successful players are responding to these pressures.

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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