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New platform for expats in Shanghai China has been in the Western news lately, with unrest over Covid policies breaking out across the country. In Shanghai – a city which has been significantly affected by lockdowns – the Shanghai Administration

As the festive season approaches, we are presented with both opportunities and challenges when it comes to looking after our wellness – with some particular challenges for expats. Being abroad during the holidays can be difficult, particularly if you are

Scrapping the 90-day rule In late November, it was reported that the Spanish authorities were interested in scrapping the 90-day rule for British visitors resident the country. Spanish Tourism Secretary Fernando Valdés said that the restriction is working against Spanish

In October, the LawnStarter blog listed its top ranked US cities for wellness, to mark World Mental Health Day. It took into consideration factors such as the number of therapists available, the highest rate of health insurance coverage, access to

Covid-19 continues to feature in global healthcare news, although cases have been falling internationally. On 8th November, the UK press reported the number of Covid-19 related deaths had fallen in England and Wales for the first time in five weeks,

Indonesia introduces ‘second home’ visa Expats in Indonesia have been cautiously enthusiastic about the new ‘second home’ visa, which will allow you to remain in the country for 10 years. However, according to the Jakarta Post, they do have some

HireAHelper survey reveals top countries for US expats Blogsite HireAHelper have recently undertaken a new survey, based on research into residence permit and visa data, to track the most popular choices of country among US expats. Top of the list

Healthcare news is no longer dominated by Covid-19, but there have been signs that the virus is once more on the rise. As vaccine efficacy starts to wear off, remember to check with your local health authority when you can