November 6, Covid-19 Update

A few big changes this week. Hong Kong has changed requirements for quarantine of all arrivals except those from mainland China, mandating a hotel booking for the quarantine period prior to boarding a flight.  Japan has added Jordan and Myanmar to the list of banned countries and removed several regional countries including Australia, Brunei, China, […]

Navigating the “Now” Normal Part IV | Considerations for Increased Relocation Costs

Part I of this four-part series defined the Now Normal and its general themes, a place we anticipate being until the end of 2021. Part II  explored considerations for assignments during this timeframe, Part III looked at the impact to relocation timelines. In this, our final installment, we look at things from a most critical […]

September 25, Covid-19 Update

New and upcoming border openings announced this week. Japan plans to increase the number of foreigners permitted to enter the country each day to 1,000 beginning in October.  On the 28 September, China will allow foreign nationals holding valid residence permits to enter the country without applying for a new visa. New Travel Passes are emerging as […]