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.

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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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Auckland 'best for expat mental health'

Auckland has emerged at the top of rankings of 40 cities across the world, assessed on what they offered expats in terms of mental wellbeing.

Missed education targets 'a wake-up call'

UNESCO, the United Nations agency for promoting world peace through education, arts, science and culture, reports this week that many countries will miss their sustainable development goals on education.

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'.

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?

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.

Global study finds many CEO's not up to the job

Nearly a fifth of CEOs at large manufacturing companies across the globe are the 'wrong fit' for the organisations they serve, according to research by leading business schools at universities in the US and Great Britain.

US and UK flags representing 2020 trade talks

UK to ‘drive a hard bargain’ in talks with US

As the UK began talks in Brussels over a trade deal with the European Union this week, the government in London outlined its objectives for upcoming trade talks with the United States.

Rising corruption ‘putting democracy at risk’ says Index

The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International this week finds what it calls ‘a global pattern of stagnating anti-corruption efforts and a worldwide crisis of democracy.’

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.

Crown World Mobility immigration update: Russia, Romania, New Zealand, Brazil and Australia

Changes to immigration rules in Russia, Romania, New Zealand, Brazil and Australia.

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Protectionism fears dominate G20 summit

While the G20 meeting yields little progress on global issues the US and China agree to a truce on increases in trade tariffs and May tries to build enthusiasm for future UK trade deals.

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.

Schools giant Cognita to be acquired by Jacobs Holding

Schools giant Cognita to be acquired by Jacobs Holding

Cognita is to be acquired by Swiss company, Jacobs Holding, in a multi billion pound deal.

UK "looking outside EU for financial partners"

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says the UK is looking beyond Europe to other markets including China and Brazil. What other visions for the future does the Chancellor have for a post-Brexit Britain?

MBE for King’s Training director

Samantha Whay-Jenkins, director of King’s Training Panama (part of the King’s Group) has picked up an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her work in promoting British business in the region.

Change at top for world’s most expensive expat destination

UK wages might have risen, but new analysis by ECA International shows average expatriate pay, benefits and tax in the UK fell compared to this time last year, making it cheaper to assign people here.

Boris claims Latin America ‘fired up’ for trade deals

Following a five-day visit to Latin America Boris Johnson has claimed the region is excited for future trade deals with the UK.

Visa-free access continues to increase globally

The latest Henley Passport Index has shown that despite a growing polarity in immigration discourse countries around the world continue to maintain or increase their visa free access.

International Men’s Day: the global mobility aspect

International Men's Day takes place this Sunday. Its focus is on improving men's and boys' health, improving gender relations and equality, and highlighting positive male role models.

UK manufacturers buoyant as export orders rise

UK manufacturers buoyant as export orders rise

The latest CBI survey of British manufacturers has shown a rise in export orders on the back of sterling’s weakness, with almost a third reporting orders at above normal levels for the time of year.

Global cost of living rankings: UK cities fall dramatically

Cost of living rankings: uncertainty affecting large markets

Mobility data company, ECA has published the results of its latest Cost of Living Survey for more than 460 cities around the world, revealing the effect of volatile exchange rates in changing markets.

Ecuador: Newly enacted law overhauls immigration scheme

Ecuador: Newly enacted law overhauls immigration scheme

In a major new piece of legislation, the Ecuadorean government has enacted a major overhaul of its immigration scheme, in an attempt to better systematise processes.

Pro-Link GLOBAL immigration dispatch – Belgium, Morocco, Panama, Qatar, South Africa and Vietnam

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in Belgium, Morocco, Panama, Qatar, South Africa and Vietnam.

Pro-Link GLOBAL immigration dispatch – Argentina, Panama, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates

Pro-Link Global immigration dispatch – Argentina, Panama, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in Argentina, Panama, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

IMF chief fearful of downside risks in global economy

The growth forecast for the global economy for both this year and next has remained unchanged in the International Monetary Fund's latest report, although UK growth is expected to increase.

UK and Mexico sign new agreement opening doors to international student mobility

Last week the UK and Mexico governments signed an agreement, which will offer, for the first time, mutual recognition of higher education academic qualifications.