Q3 ASIA UPDATE | INFLATION – PRICING – CAPACITY

  Price and availability continue to reflect the local impact of more open borders and the influx of more expatriates to Asia. Countries have modified entry regulations, removing barriers and shorten quarantine requirements. Those locations with more recent relaxations are just beginning to see availability decrease. Price increases follow. The changes from last quarter reflect […]

Competition for Talent in China Creates Hukou Change

Recently, Shanghai, in an effort to attract top talent, offered hukou to graduates from leading universities. Other, less populous cities and regions have also been providing pathways to obtain Hukou for desired new residents, a task that would have been prohibitive in the past. Now, the city of Zhengzhou has become the first large city […]

Asia Tops Most Expensive Cities for Expatriates

Asian cities represent 4 out of the 10 highest cost destinations for expatriate assignments. According to the Mercer 2022 Cost of Living City Ranking, Hong Kong leads the world in price, holding the number one spot. Also appearing within the top 20 on the list: Singapore #8 Japan – Tokyo #9 China – Beijing #10 […]