To find out more about health insurance options for expats in the USA, watch our podcast episode, ‘Understanding Health Insurance In The USA With Cigna Healthcare‘. Heading to the USA and wondering how you’ll stay covered when it comes to healthcare? With no free national health service like many other countries, sorting out health insurance … Read more
New Hostels for Healthcare Workers in Singapore We have previously reported on the steep increases of rental prices in Singapore. The Straits Times reports that initiatives to alleviate this burden for healthcare professionals are set to be rolled out in the second quarter of 2024. Many expat workers, including nurses, face challenges securing affordable housing … Read more
Brief History of Tea A nice cup of tea has undeniably become an indispensable part of our daily lives – a symbol of comfort and wellness itself. Medical research advocates for its remarkable health benefits, highlighting its potential to alleviate inflammation, fortify the immune system, and even contribute positively to dental health. Tea ceremonies have … Read more
Talent Crunch in Paris A few years ago, we reported on the influx of financial personnel into Paris. This exodus from London was primarily caused by Brexit and also by new legislation introduced by President Macron to attract financial heavy hitters to France. Global players such as Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan … Read more
US Expats Continue to Flock to Portugal A new report shows that tax breaks, the low cost of living and high quality of life continue to entice US expats to Portugal. The allure of a 0% tax rate on non-Portuguese passive income, such as pensions, dividends, and rental earnings, is appealing to Americans contemplating relocation … Read more
Kuwait Ministry of Health Announces Vacancies The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued instructions in August to the Ministry of Health to lift the hiring ban on expats. Al-Anba Daily reported that the Ministry needs to fill 773 vacancies, across a range of medical personnel. The press says that this reflects a realisation that skills, … Read more
The WHO Opens New Centre for Traditional Medicine Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation announced the establishment of a new US$250m center for traditional medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, funded by the Indian government. Furthermore, the world’s first Traditional Medicine Summit took place in August, also in India (which currently presides over the G2). … Read more
British Second Home Owners Hit by French Surcharge The big expat financial news of the month relates to the new property surcharge on second homes announced recently by the French government. Rises of up to 60% in council tax charges were announced in August, when the government issued permission to just under 4000 French councils … Read more
Flight Chaos Across Europe UK air traffic control suffered from a widespread failure at the end of August, causing the cancellation of more than 2000 flights and chaos at airports. Air traffic controllers were forced to revert to a manual system until the technical issue was resolved, but although the outage only lasted for around … Read more
Singapore is renowned for its world-class healthcare services, including dental care. However, for expats over 60, understanding the intricacies of dental insurance and how it works in the city-state can be a bit of a maze. This article aims to provide valuable insights into the dental care landscape in Singapore and offer guidance on how … Read more