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Singapore: a global education at the centre of the world

Singapore is an island blessed with tradition, culture and a firm focus on the future. Its reputation for innovation is attracting global businesses from every sector, making it an exciting place to live, work and learn.
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International Schools in Singapore
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Tanglin Celebrates Outstanding 2025 IB Results in its Centenary Year
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Dover Court International School IB Results
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How the financial services industry is responding to global change
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Fostering Deeper Learning Through Inter-Class Collaboration

Inter-class collaboration at Chatsworth International School enhances the educational experience, bringing students and teachers together across a year group in ways that foster enriched learning and a sense of shared purpose.
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Tanglin Trust School

Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School is the oldest British international school in South East Asia. Tanglin provides the English National Curriculum with an international perspective to children from 3 to 18 years in Singapore.
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Relocation trends in Europe: navigating complex rental and property markets into 2025

Europe’s rental and relocation market currently faces numerous challenges and changes, particularly in light of upcoming legislation, rising costs and environmental legislation. With new regulations imminent and a tightening rental market, Marianne Curphey identifies the trends likely to dominate the UK and European rental markets in 2025.
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Permits Foundation News Update December 2024

Permits Foundation, a not-forprofit corporate initiative that promotes direct work access for the spouses/partners of highly-skilled internationally mobile employees, is pleased to announce its upcoming advocacy work in the US, Singapore, Japan and Costa Rica!
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Generational shift in international education regional preferences evolve as singapore gains popularity

New study from HSBC that reveals significant shifts in attitudes towards international education across generations, with great implications for Singapore as an emerging education hub.
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Focus on Singapore

Singapore offers a sophisticated international education system with a strong premium sector and broad range of schools offering innovative facilities and curricula.
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Schools share their GCSE and IGCSE successes

As pass rates returned, as planned, to pre-Covid levels this year, there was still plenty to celebrate. On 2024’s GCSE results day, schools saw their students’ determination deliver truly outstanding results, individually and collectively.
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Chatsworth International School

Established in 1995, Chatsworth International School is a diverse international school in Singapore, catering to students from Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3 to 18).
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Celebrating Another Year of Exceptional IB Diploma Results

As it approaches its centenary year, Tanglin Trust School is very pleased to announce another year of stand-out International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results.
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The new Tanglin Highlands Programme

As part of its Centenary in 2025, Tanglin will launch the Highlands Programme at the new Tanglin Gippsland campus in Australia. The Highlands Programme is a 5-week immersive programme designed as the pinnacle of a Year 9 student’s Middle School education at Tanglin.
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Empowering Learners: Co-constructing Classroom Systems for Ownership and Agency

In the dynamic landscape of education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program stands as a beacon for fostering and empowering children to co-construct systems within the classroom, providing them with a sense of ownership and agency of the world around them.
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Future-Orientated Education in Singapore

In this webinar, Tammy Murphy, Head of School at XWA in Singapore, discusses the school's innovative educational approach. XWA, an international school with over 45 nationalities among its 1,000 students, is characterized by its inclusive community. Tammy, with 38 years of education experience, highlights the school's strategic plan and the upcoming opening of a five-storey innovation hub in January, emphasizing a commitment to future-oriented education.
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King’s InterHigh Online School

King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school offering Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form education. We bring students aged 7-19 a high-quality education that revolves around their needs and interests as they work towards their International GCSEs and A Levels, all with the backing of Inspired: one of the world's leading education groups.
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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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What Makes American Education Unique: A Deep Dive

Many families all over the world aspire to and strive for an American education for their children. That’s because American schools are well known for providing high-quality education through a balanced, tried-and-tested curriculum. The US education system is informed by cutting-edge research, which helps develop students into critical thinkers with well-rounded social-emotional skills.
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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world

Carfax Education has published its latest annual Schools Index, ranking international private schools on academic results, ethos and reputation.
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8 Top Factors to Consider When Choosing an International School in Singapore

With so many factors to consider, choosing the right international school for your child can be an overwhelming process.
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XCL World Academy

Discover XCL World Academy - The School of The Future in Singapore
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Preparing for the AI revolution in education, business and governance

The past year has seen significant shifts in AI capability. ChatGPT is among the vanguard. While businesses, educators and governments assess the impact and risks of such technologies, where we are now as we prepare for the next Industrial Revolution?
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IB, A level and GCSE results 2023: Pass rates fall, but still cause to celebrate

This summer’s exam results season was always going to be challenging for schools, students, parents and universities. Yet around the world, international and independent school students beat the odds to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that put the cohort firmly on the path to success in their future careers.
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Students around the world celebrate GCSE and IGCSE success

International and independent schools offering British GCSE and IGCSE curricula are sharing fantastic news of school and individual performances. Besting 2019’s benchmark results, schools are tailoring education to both home and international students’ needs and future career paths.
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AltoVita announces speakers for the Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit in Singapore

Corporate accommodation booking platform AltoVita has announced a selection of the speakers who will be appearing at the summit on September 6.
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How legislation and other factors are impacting the supply and availability of extended-stay accommodation across key global locations

Based on recent research with industry leaders and accommodation partners across their global supply chain, Situ the global extended-stay accommodation agency, has released a white paper on current factors, including legislation, that are impacting the supply of short-term rental accommodation in ten key global locations and how this is affecting the extended-stay sector.

New York now world's costliest city for expats

New York has replaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats to live in, according to this year's global survey by ECA International.
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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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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2023 – Caroline Thorley-Farrer, Worley

Caroline Thorley-Farrer, group global mobility director at Worley, is at the forefront of innovating inclusive approaches to recruiting, retaining and developing internationally mobile talent. Drawing on her own global experience, Caroline is finding ways to make the benefits of a multinational career available to all.
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Nexus International School

Welcome to Nexus, an exceptional international school for students aged 3-18 that promises a quality education in Singapore for your child.
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Tanglin Senior Students Achieved 156 Awards by Pearson Education

Award-winning Tanglin Trust School is pleased to announce that 145 students who sat for the (I)GCSE and A-Level examinations in 2022 achieved 156 awards by Pearson Education. Out of the 156 awards, 5 scored the Highest Mark in the World, 7 for the Highest Mark in Asia and 6 topped the charts for Highest Mark in Singapore. The range of subjects include Art, Craft & Design, Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology and Mathematics.
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London leading the world in fintech firms

A global survey of the top ten fintech cities has revealed that London now hosts the world's largest number of fintech companies. Overall, the city comes third in the rankings behind first-placed San Francisco and New York.
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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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Permits Foundation News Update December 2024

Permits Foundation, a not-forprofit corporate initiative that promotes direct work access for the spouses/partners of highly-skilled internationally mobile employees, is pleased to announce its upcoming advocacy work in the US, Singapore, Japan and Costa Rica!
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Generational shift in international education regional preferences evolve as singapore gains popularity

New study from HSBC that reveals significant shifts in attitudes towards international education across generations, with great implications for Singapore as an emerging education hub.
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Focus on Singapore

Singapore offers a sophisticated international education system with a strong premium sector and broad range of schools offering innovative facilities and curricula.
Students from Headington School on results day

Schools share their GCSE and IGCSE successes

As pass rates returned, as planned, to pre-Covid levels this year, there was still plenty to celebrate. On 2024’s GCSE results day, schools saw their students’ determination deliver truly outstanding results, individually and collectively.
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Chatsworth International School

Established in 1995, Chatsworth International School is a diverse international school in Singapore, catering to students from Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3 to 18).
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The new Tanglin Highlands Programme

As part of its Centenary in 2025, Tanglin will launch the Highlands Programme at the new Tanglin Gippsland campus in Australia. The Highlands Programme is a 5-week immersive programme designed as the pinnacle of a Year 9 student’s Middle School education at Tanglin.
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Empowering Learners: Co-constructing Classroom Systems for Ownership and Agency

In the dynamic landscape of education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program stands as a beacon for fostering and empowering children to co-construct systems within the classroom, providing them with a sense of ownership and agency of the world around them.
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Future-Orientated Education in Singapore

In this webinar, Tammy Murphy, Head of School at XWA in Singapore, discusses the school's innovative educational approach. XWA, an international school with over 45 nationalities among its 1,000 students, is characterized by its inclusive community. Tammy, with 38 years of education experience, highlights the school's strategic plan and the upcoming opening of a five-storey innovation hub in January, emphasizing a commitment to future-oriented education.
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King’s InterHigh Online School

King’s InterHigh is an independent British international online school offering Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form education. We bring students aged 7-19 a high-quality education that revolves around their needs and interests as they work towards their International GCSEs and A Levels, all with the backing of Inspired: one of the world's leading education groups.
Students from Epsom College in Malaysia

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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What Makes American Education Unique: A Deep Dive

Many families all over the world aspire to and strive for an American education for their children. That’s because American schools are well known for providing high-quality education through a balanced, tried-and-tested curriculum. The US education system is informed by cutting-edge research, which helps develop students into critical thinkers with well-rounded social-emotional skills.
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8 Top Factors to Consider When Choosing an International School in Singapore

With so many factors to consider, choosing the right international school for your child can be an overwhelming process.
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XCL World Academy

Discover XCL World Academy - The School of The Future in Singapore
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Preparing for the AI revolution in education, business and governance

The past year has seen significant shifts in AI capability. ChatGPT is among the vanguard. While businesses, educators and governments assess the impact and risks of such technologies, where we are now as we prepare for the next Industrial Revolution?
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IB, A level and GCSE results 2023: Pass rates fall, but still cause to celebrate

This summer’s exam results season was always going to be challenging for schools, students, parents and universities. Yet around the world, international and independent school students beat the odds to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that put the cohort firmly on the path to success in their future careers.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2023 – Caroline Thorley-Farrer, Worley

Caroline Thorley-Farrer, group global mobility director at Worley, is at the forefront of innovating inclusive approaches to recruiting, retaining and developing internationally mobile talent. Drawing on her own global experience, Caroline is finding ways to make the benefits of a multinational career available to all.
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Nexus International School

Welcome to Nexus, an exceptional international school for students aged 3-18 that promises a quality education in Singapore for your child.
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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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21K School: a window on the world of digital education

Santosh Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, and Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder and COO of the 21K School open the digital doors to their thriving online school community in conversation with Fiona Murchie.
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Choosing a school in Singapore

Safe streets, green spaces, and a rigorous education system: Singapore has always been a magnet for international families. Now Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong to become Asia’s top financial centre (and the third largest in the world below New York and London), according to new figures from the Global Financial Centers Index. Sally Robinson reports.
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Global Citizens in the Making: The Role of Learning Languages

What practical and soft skills can Chatsworth students learn to build their global awareness and enhance their participation in the global community.

The Nexus Learner: learning without limits

In 2020, the Nexus International School (Singapore) moved to its new 12-storey campus in Aljunied. Educators at the Apple Distinguished School collaborated with architects to create a school with innovative learning at its heart with spaces that function as third educators.
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Commonwealth Advantage helps nations build back better after Birmingham 2022

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was the biggest investment that the UK has made in a sporting event since London 2012, and it certainly went big on its promises.
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Where ESG meets DEI: what role for HR?

Improving workplace diversity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) were seen as nice to haves, but ‘too fluffy’ to land on boardroom agendas. As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environment, social and governance (ESG), they are fundamental. Where do HR and GM fit?
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Financial wellbeing at the heart of employee satisfaction and productivity

How well companies support their staff in times of economic hardship can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing and productivity, and on their ability to recruit and retain the next generation of top talent, argues Marianne Curphey.
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Serviced Apartment Provider of the Year: Regional/Global

Winner:
Synergy
Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation: HPE

Excellence in Technology or Analytics: Practical Implementation

Winner:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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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 Festival Sponsor: AltoVita

AltoVita is the future of Corporate Housing combining data-driven scalable technology and human centric approach.
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Words from an International School: Building Resilience through Sports

When we think of resilience, we think of situations where people have shown extraordinary bravery or can take on hardships. The fact of the matter is that resilience is commonplace – being able to accept failures or having the grit to try again.

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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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Creating Happy Endings – Building on your Foreign Work Experiences
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Remote working: Are the positives of global mobility unravelling?
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Permits Foundation: Summer 2021 Update
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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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Pandemic Continues to Erode Strength of Premium Passports

As the world scrambles to recover from the effects of the global health emergency, urgent questions around international travel remain: Is a return to pre-pandemic levels possible? How will it be achieved? And who will be left behind?
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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.
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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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Singapore tops global city rankings again

For the fourth year in a row, Singapore has held on to the top spot in fDi Intelligence’s 'Global Cities of the Future' rankings.
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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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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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Singapore still top for expat "liveability"

While Singapore has topped the rankings for the 15th year in a row, which other global cities rank highly for quality of life for expats?
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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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Immigration update: Singapore

Immigration update from Singapore regarding minimum qualifying monthly salaries for S Pass holders.
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How powerful is your passport?

The latest Henley Passport Index offers fascinating insights into geopolitical and economic progress globally. As the US and UK see their ranks drop slightly, the UAE’s has risen significantly.
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Relocate Global weekly news roundup: 27 September

This week's news roundup includes the Finland, US and UK economic growth rankings, 2019 higher education rankings, unusual business practices around the world, Goldman Sachs' UK retail banking debut, and the latest on Brexit.
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Visa-free access pushes forward in Asia

Asian and Middle-Eastern countries continue to sign new cross-border agreements expanding their visa-free access for their citizens, according to the Henley Passport Index.
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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.
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Minimum local worker salary to be increased in Singapore

From July 1, the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the minimum local worker salary from SGD 1,000 to SGD 1,100 per month to enable local-to foreign worker quotas to be calculated.
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Pro-Link GLOBAL immigration dispatch – Luxembourg, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam

Discover key changes to immigration regulations in Luxembourg, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Short-and long-term accommodation

New York now world's costliest city for expats

New York has replaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in the world for expats to live in, according to this year's global survey by ECA International.
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Prime property prices rising globally
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One size doesn’t fit all in Asia
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Which Asian cities are most expensive for expat rentals?
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ISKL’s 2025 IB and AP Highlights
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Southbank students achieve outstanding IB Diploma results
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Global mobility remains the blind spot in workforce strategy, finds Vialto Survey
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Tanglin Celebrates Outstanding 2025 IB Results in its Centenary Year

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