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Record entries for Cambridge at IGCSE, O, A and AS level

Data from international examinations board, Cambridge International Education, shows double-digit growth in the number of students sitting its exams this year. The figures cement both the popularity of an international education and the widening and enduring appeal of British curriculum-based approach.
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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world
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UK retains second spot in Europe for FDI
New York now world's costliest city for expats
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Data shows UK net migration driven by ‘real business need’
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UK expecting more visa curbs to cut migration

Faced with record net migration last year and a growing clamour from the right wing of the Conservative Party, the UK government is looking at further action to curb legal immigration.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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UK in top three for global investment this year

Despite fears of recession, the UK has been identified as the third most popular place for investment this year in a survey of thousands of business chiefs across the world.
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Report exposes business travel stress

The extent that international business travel affects the wellbeing of those undertaking such journeys has been highlighted in survey of UK travellers.
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A level results day 2022: ‘record progression’ to higher education

Today was always going to be nervy for the almost half a million students who sat the first A level examinations since 2019 this summer, especially after warnings of lower grades following 2021’s results.
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Next government must focus on FTAs, says CBI

Global supply chains to British industry could be put at risk unless the UK succeeds in reaching more post-Brexit trade deals, the head of the nation's largest business organisation has warned.
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UK work and study visas soar this year

The number of work-related visas granted by the UK over the past year has more than doubled while the total of sponsored study visas has reached an all-time record, the government revealed on Thursday.
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AltoVita creates best practice in sustainable corporate accommodation and travel with geotagging providing supplier transparency

Corporate accommodation platform AltoVita provides sustainable vision for travel sector with geotagging and data analytics, as their Smart, Safe, Sustainable Innovation Summit sets measurable roadmap to sustainability.
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Fintech growth spurs 'exceptional' 182% increase in tech roles

A new report from recruitment firm Robert Walters offers a snapshot of tech talent mobility in eight major hubs. As Covid-19 restrictions lift, 'significant migration of talent' is likely.
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Now Shanghai faces an expat exodus

Strict pandemic lockdowns in Shanghai are accelerating the exodus of expats from China's premier global business hub, according to media reports.
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NY and London stay atop financial rankings

Despite fears that London could lose its standing as a leading financial hub because of Brexit-related relocations to the EU, the City has retained its second place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
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Climate change tops global investors’ agenda

Climate change is becoming of fast-growing importance to business decisions being made by many of the world's largest institutional investors, according to a new survey.
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China, India lead race to UK universities

Record numbers of students from both China and India have applied to enrol at UK universities this year, according to data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
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Despite Covid, global mobility gets easier

International travel restrictions resulting from the pandemic are no longer hampering the opportunities for global talent mobility to most of the nations popular with expats, a new study has found.
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U.S. expats eyeing Hong Kong exit

More than a third of US expats working in Hong Kong are considering relocating because of harsh Covid-19 lockdowns and social restrictions, according to a survey of members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK).
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New UK review into how visa system affects students

A review has been launched into how the UK's post-Brexit, points-based immigration system is impacting on the appeal of British universities to overseas students.
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'New work' becomes the norm for expats

An insight into the way the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the working lives of expatriates across the world has been revealed in a global survey published on Tuesday.
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Expat pay falls in many asian locations

Japan has overtaken the UK as the world's most expensive location in which to base expatriate workers, according to a new report.
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Boom in UK tech investment from Asia, Middle East

Investment this year in UK tech startups from Asia and the Middle East appears on course to reach a new high, according to a new report.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
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Climate needs 'firm plans not just fine words'

The US and UK have ambitious targets to tackle carbon emissions - the questions many experts have is who will pay and how the plans will be implemented.
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Pandemic 'no deterrent' to global mobility

A sizeable majority of professionals are now more willing to relocate either abroad or within their home countries than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, according to a new survey encompassing nine global markets.
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Indo-Pacific identified as top UK priority

The UK will "tilt" its post-Brexit focus towards the Indo-Pacific under a major foreign policy restructure unveiled in a 114-page Integrated Review published by the government in London.
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HR managers see rise in overseas assignments

Two-thirds of senior HR personnel responsible for their companies' global mobility policies expect the number of international assignments to grow over the coming five years, according to a new survey.
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Canada, UK rated top by international students

Canada and the UK have overtaken the US as preferred destinations for study among international students, according to a new report.
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Pandemic spurs asian surge in tech development

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic acceleration of Asian companies' deployment of data and digital innovation, according to a report from global management consultancy McKinsey & Company.
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Johnston aiming to boost Indo-Pacific ties

Boosting post-Brexit trade will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to India next month in what Downing Street describes as his first, major bilateral visit since taking office a year ago.
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Hong Kong turns its eyes on London property

Growing numbers of Hong Kong residents have been seeking to buy property in London in recent weeks, according to several reports in the past week.
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Reduce Reliance on foreign students, says think tank

Universities in the UK are being urged to reduce their financial reliance on international students to protect their independence and long-term sustainability.
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Hong Kong migration to UK forecast at 200,000

Up to 200,000 Hong Kong citizens with British passports are expected to come to live in the UK over the next five years, according to an estimate by the Foreign Office in London.

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Country Guide to Schools in China

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How the financial services industry is responding to global change

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The impact of a global shake up in the world of AI begins

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Culturally attuned leadership: the case of China

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Dwight Schools - Dwight Shanghai

We are a global network of premier International Baccalaureate World Schools with an unparalleled legacy of visionary leadership. Dwight New York was the first U.S. private school to open a campus on another continent in 1972, a century after its own founding, and five more have followed.
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Dwight Schools

We are a global network of premier International Baccalaureate World Schools with an unparalleled legacy of visionary leadership. Dwight New York was the first U.S. private school to open a campus on another continent in 1972, a century after its own founding, and five more have followed.
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Ten lessons for British schools expanding internationally

The international market for British schools is still buoyant. Sally Robinson spoke to leading consultants in the international education sector to find out how UK schools can expand internationally. Ahead of our online International Education & Schools Fair throughout November, here are ten lessons on how to get it right.
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Reach for the stars with NASA and ISSET

In this latest addition to Relocate Global’s International Education and Schools Fair library, Fiona Murchie meets Chris Barber and Sarah Murray to explore the exciting STEM opportunities available to all.
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International universities make the grade

International university league tables are still dominated by the UK and the US, but tertiary institutions from Asia to Australia are increasingly offering a quality alternative.
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Back to school? The future of education

This summer, exam boards and regulators sought a return to business as usual after two years of teacher-assessed grading. As the next intake of freshers, school-starters and returners find their feet, we look ahead to what the future of secondary and higher education promises post-pandemic.
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Businesses warned of Chinese state interference

MI5’s Director General, Ken McCallum, and the FBI’s Director, Chris Wray, took the unprecedented step of sharing a platform to publicly warn businesses of “the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party to UK and US interests.”
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Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year: Regional/Global

Winner:
Synergy
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The Future of Work: what can we learn from family businesses?

Family businesses account for 80-90% of firms worldwide. In a timely report for the post-Covid recovery, a new KPMG study explores the factors behind their resilience and enduring performance.
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Future of Work: Outbreaks push more ASPAC companies toward Work from Anywhere

Murray Sarelius, Head of People Services at KPMG China discusses how ASPAC companies adapated to work from anywhere and how this will impact businesses moving forward.
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School insights for parents around the world

Parents need as much information as possible to make decisions about the future and their children’s education during the admissions cycle. We have produced a series of high impact webinars which answer questions on curriculum, admissions, early learning, learning differences, virtual schools and transition care, explains Fiona Murchie.
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International remote working here to stay

KPMG International has released new insights on international remote-working practice as flexibility and hybrid working options become crucial to talent management and employee experience.
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Introduction to the International Education & Schools’ Fair

Welcome to the Great International Education & Schools' Fair.
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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences

Working abroad can have disastrous consequences. Yet, international work should benefit both individuals and organisations after repatriation. How can you ensure a happy ending for yourself?
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Global Mobility Refined

Grasping the Opportunities that the Shift from “Before COVID” (BC) to “After Despair” (AD) can bring.
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Working from anywhere – the hidden implications of cross-border and remote working

A recent webinar hosted by Santa Fe Relocation set out the advantages and potential disadvantages of employees working in destinations other than their contractual employment location. Dr Sue Shortland reports.
Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.
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Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?

A series of reports from companies such as KPMG, Mercer, and HSBC present varying approaches to the increase of home working as a result of the pandemic. David Sapsted explores the global mobility dimension.
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The Relocate Global Coronavirus (Covid-19) resource centre

The Relocate Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource centre - with articles designed to help employers and employees amidst this worldwide crisis and with links to trusted resources.
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The State of Health Insurance 2020-2021

Changes and trends shaping the global health insurance industry - plus regional changes and trends. Find out more in the latest report from Pacific Prime.
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From Tempest to Midsummer Dream

The Relocate Global and Think Global People Awards are always a highlight of the global mobility calendar. Last year’s virtual awards ceremony was the first of its kind first of its kind for the sector. This year’s were even more special.
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Setting the scene for you to experience the Virtual Awards Ceremony

I invite you to remember the wonderful things you have achieved, the innovations, the light-bulb moments, the warmth of spirit when your team comes together to do great things, the small steps, that helped you get there.
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The 2021 Relocate and Think Global People Awards Supplement - Out Now

Behind the scenes and winners revealed. Plus, shaping the future and how you can get involved.
Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa and Immigration collected the award on his behalf and spoke to Fiona Murchie about the survey and its implications from an immigration perspective.
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The benefits of a bilingual education for children and opportunities for life

Discover the huge advantages of a bilingual or multilingual education for children of all ages to help parents make important school choices.
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Cementing relations with the Asia-Pacific region at the heart of UK trade growth

'Go West, young man' used to be the exhortation. Fast forward a couple of centuries and the priority these days appears to be 'Look East, mature democracies', as youthful Asian economies begin to flex their muscles once more. David Sapsted explores UK trade deal potential in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Watch the replay: Introduction to Great International Education & Schools’ Fair

Welcome to the playback of the Introductory Session for the Great International Education & Schools' Fair.
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China

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Covid-19 Exposes Indian Pharma's Overdependence On China

The pandemic is laying bare global reliance on China for drugs. As Canada abandons clinical trials of a Covid-19 vaccine, China is blocking shipment of some of its key active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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Best Serviced Apartment Provider – Regional/Global

Personal service, delivered with panache by an agile and client-focused team, saw global serviced apartment and corporate housing provider Synergy Global Housing bring home this Think Relocate award.

Immigration

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UK expecting more visa curbs to cut migration

Faced with record net migration last year and a growing clamour from the right wing of the Conservative Party, the UK government is looking at further action to curb legal immigration.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states
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UK work and study visas soar this year
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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences
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Despite Covid, global mobility gets easier
HK airlines departure gate with people passing

U.S. expats eyeing Hong Kong exit

More than a third of US expats working in Hong Kong are considering relocating because of harsh Covid-19 lockdowns and social restrictions, according to a survey of members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK).
Man with suitcase walks across a piazza with the Eiffel Tower in the background. In Paris

Working from anywhere – the hidden implications of cross-border and remote working

A recent webinar hosted by Santa Fe Relocation set out the advantages and potential disadvantages of employees working in destinations other than their contractual employment location. Dr Sue Shortland reports.
Enter the 2022 Think Global People and Relocate Awards

Think Global People Awards: Global Mobility, Leadership and Education with a spotlight on wellbeing

Fiona Murchie explains how the Think Global People Awards have evolved for 2022 to showcase the inspiring people working across global mobility, global leadership and education who are delivering excellence and innovation.
Coworkers

Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?

A series of reports from companies such as KPMG, Mercer, and HSBC present varying approaches to the increase of home working as a result of the pandemic. David Sapsted explores the global mobility dimension.
Image of female student studying in library

New UK review into how visa system affects students

A review has been launched into how the UK's post-Brexit, points-based immigration system is impacting on the appeal of British universities to overseas students.
David-Sapsted-140921

'New work' becomes the norm for expats

An insight into the way the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the working lives of expatriates across the world has been revealed in a global survey published on Tuesday.
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Prime property prices rising globally

Prime real estate markets in cities across the globe are on course to see price rises over the course of this year, according to international estate agents Astons.
Awards 2021 supplement out now

The 2021 Relocate and Think Global People Awards Supplement - Out Now

Behind the scenes and winners revealed. Plus, shaping the future and how you can get involved.
Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa & Immigration Services, Santa Fe Relocation, speaks to Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global

Peter Graham, Group Director of Visa and Immigration collected the award on his behalf and spoke to Fiona Murchie about the survey and its implications from an immigration perspective.
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Indo-Pacific identified as top UK priority

The UK will "tilt" its post-Brexit focus towards the Indo-Pacific under a major foreign policy restructure unveiled in a 114-page Integrated Review published by the government in London.
Bilingual-GIESF-Spring-2021-replay2

The benefits of a bilingual education for children and opportunities for life

Discover the huge advantages of a bilingual or multilingual education for children of all ages to help parents make important school choices.
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Canada, UK rated top by international students

Canada and the UK have overtaken the US as preferred destinations for study among international students, according to a new report.
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Cementing relations with the Asia-Pacific region at the heart of UK trade growth

'Go West, young man' used to be the exhortation. Fast forward a couple of centuries and the priority these days appears to be 'Look East, mature democracies', as youthful Asian economies begin to flex their muscles once more. David Sapsted explores UK trade deal potential in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Pandemic spurs asian surge in tech development

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic acceleration of Asian companies' deployment of data and digital innovation, according to a report from global management consultancy McKinsey & Company.
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Johnston aiming to boost Indo-Pacific ties

Boosting post-Brexit trade will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Boris Johnson travels to India next month in what Downing Street describes as his first, major bilateral visit since taking office a year ago.
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Reduce Reliance on foreign students, says think tank

Universities in the UK are being urged to reduce their financial reliance on international students to protect their independence and long-term sustainability.
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Hong Kong migration to UK forecast at 200,000

Up to 200,000 Hong Kong citizens with British passports are expected to come to live in the UK over the next five years, according to an estimate by the Foreign Office in London.
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Coronavirus – what steps should employers and staff take now?

What measures can be taken now in the workplace to avoid the spread of coronavirus and what travel restrictions are currently in place?
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Coronavirus bulletin: travel and immigration disruption

The latest travel and immigration information about the Coronavirus, provided by immigration specialists Peregrine Immigration Management.
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Surge in non-EU students at UK universities

The number of Tier 4 visas granted to non-EU students in 2019 increased by 16%, with the total attending UK universities hitting an all-time high.
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French Nationality Remains Best in the World, while Brexit Britain Risks a Dramatic Decline

Why has France held onto the top spot for eight years? Who else is on the list? What factors does the Kaelin and Kochenov’s Quality of Nationality Index take into account?
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Chinese applicants to UK universities hit new high

There has been a surge in Chinese students applying to UK universities. What's the cause? Is it a result of the US/China trade war, Brexit, or a combination of many factors? David Sapsted investigates.
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Weekly news roundup: 20 September 2018

This week's David Sapsted roundup includes information about the UK economy, Brexit, expat taxes in The Netherlands, the US-China "trade war", a neoliberal think tank proposed "free trade agreement" between the US and UK, and new visa laws for expat retirees in the UAE.
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‘Honour pledge on cheaper Chinese visas’, says BA chief

British Airways CEO, Willie Walsh, has called on the government to ‘Honour pledge on cheaper Chinese visas’, over concerns that UK 10-year visas are less competitive that it’s European neighbours.
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Immigration: Supporting partner employment in global mobility policy

The not-for-profit organisation Permits Foundation held a conference, which focused on the positive side of highly-skilled immigration and the progress being made throughout the world.
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Asian universities 'luring back expat academics' from UK

How can the UK stem the post-Brexit loss of highly-qualified scholars and researchers? Professor Max Lu makes recommendations and David Sapsted investigates the implications.
New Work Permit portal in China to go live on 19 June 2017

China’s new work permit portal to go live on 19 June

From 19 June 2017, companies conducting business in China must register on a new work permit (WP) online portal, to enable them to submit WP applications for employees of non-Chinese origin.
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Pro-Link GLOBAL Immigration Dispatch: Chile, China, New Zealand, and Vietnam

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in Chile, China, New Zealand, and Vietnam.
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Pro-Link GLOBAL Immigration Dispatch: China, Estonia, India, Hong Kong, and Turkey

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in China, Estonia, India, Hong Kong, and Turkey.
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China - New Work Permit System to Commence Early in Shanghai

The Shanghai Foreign Expert Bureau has announced that it will move to the new unified work permit system on March 27 2017, earlier than the planned nationwide start date of April 1st.
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