Educating Global Citizens: The Opportunities and Challenges in Asia

Education and international schools in Malaysia

Malaysia has 171 English-medium international schools and is set to open more. Discover how the country plans to meet demand for international school places.

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Manchester 'best UK city' for expats

Manchester is by far the best city for expats moving to the United Kingdom, according to a new survey.

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.

UK eyes pacific trade deal this year

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan believes the UK's application to join the 11-nation CPTPP trade bloc (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) could be approved before the end of this year.

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).

Kuala Lumpur: cream of the crop for expats

Kuala Lumpur has taken this year's title as 'the world’s best city for expats' in the annual survey conducted by InterNations, the global expatriate network.

Canada tops new 'best for expats' study

Canada is assessed as the most desirable destination for expatriates in the latest 'World's Best Countries Index'.

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.

Vaccine disparities hurting global growth, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that vastly different Covid-19 vaccination rates across the world are splitting the global economic recovery into two.

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.

Stellar International Baccalaureate results for The International School of Kuala Lumpur

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has reported stellar results in this year’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Taiwan remains top pick among expats

For the third year running, Taiwan has been adjudged the world's best country for expats in an annual survey of more than 12,000 people living and working abroad. Which other countries are at the top of the list?

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.

UK launches bid to join Asia-Pacific trade pact

Business chiefs have applauded the UK government's decision to apply to join the 11-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), one of the world’s largest free-trade zones.

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.

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.

Why the time is right to consider a truly bilingual education

With the school break here, now is the time to plan for the future to ensure children and families thrive. Relocate Global’s upcoming webinar live with Françoise Zurbach of EIFA international school, Johanna Mitchell, of Lumos Education and Brenda Levis of NYC Navigator offers a wealth of practical insights.

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?

Which country is the best place to be an expat?

InterNation’s latest comprehensive annual study of life as an expat sees two Asian nations top the list of best places to live and work overseas.

Immigration update: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore entered into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Vietnam is expected to follow. The agreement includes provision for immigration regulations that may result in new programs or changes for business visitors, investors and skilled workers from CPTPP member countries.

Immigration update: Malaysia MDEC Foreign Knowledge Worker projection for 2019

Companies can now apply for their 2019 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for employment passes.

Crown World Mobility immigration update: India

UPDATE: Citing technical difficulties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a public notice suspending registration requirement until further notice.

Crown World Mobility Immigration Update: Colombia, Indonesia and Malaysia

A new registry of foreign workers in Colombia, updates to the Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA) and Work Permit (IMTA) in Malaysia, and enforcement of existing rules in Indonesia are announced.

Guide to International Education & Schools 2018 2019

The Guide to International Education & Schools 2018/19 – Out Now!

The third edition of our highly popular Guide to International Education & Schools is available now in both print and digital format – get your copy today!

Oil and gas slump, international schools

International schools "hit hard by oil and gas crisis"

As schools open up for the new school year, the effect of the oil and gas slump is having a major impact on pupil numbers in international schools across the world.

Malaysia – Expatriate Services Division requires Employment Pass approval before entry

Effective 1 August 2016, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia (MID) requires that all Employment Pass (ED), Professional Visit Pass (PVP), Dependant Pass (DP) and Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) applicants must obtain an approval letter before entering Malaysia.

International Baccalaureate marks new Asia Pacific milestone

The International Baccalaureate has just announced the authorisation of its 1000th IB programme in the Asia Pacific region.