Anne-Lise Mty

In a recent survey conducted by Expat.com and global research agency,  Kantar, Vietnam came fourth in the list of popular destinations for expat professionals. Abundant career opportunities, low cost of living and a comfortable lifestyle are what seem to attract travelers to the region. Some come on a holiday, some visit for longer and some stay for years. So, is Vietnam the new up-and-coming expat hub in Asia? That's what we are looking into in this article.

The latest study by Comparethemarket ranks the best and worst cities for cost-efficient rent. That is, the ratio of one's salary that goes into their rent. These are the best cities.

The right to abortion seemed set in stone in the United States of America until very recently. In just a few weeks, several states have passed abortion bans. Will the new legislation push some expatriates to move to a different state or leave altogether? How do such radical political changes affect expat decisions? What consideration do expats give to a country's politics when deciding where to settle down?

Expat.com and global research agency, Kantar have teamed up to explore the reasons why people want to move abroad in 2019. In this article, we will reveal where professionals want to emigrate to in 2019 and why.

A new legal notice issued by the ministry of Civil Affairs will prevent two foreign nationals to get married in China. Here's what expats think about this.

Expat.com and Kantar, a global research agency, set out to find out the reasons why people want to settle abroad and where they want to go in 2019. Portugal, unsurprisingly, is a top choice for retirees.

Expat.com and global research agency, Kantar have teamed up to explore the reasons why people want to move abroad in 2019. The research also unveils countries preferred by expats and expats-to-be and reasons that make said countries attractive.

She had to reinvent herself professionally after deciding to follow her husband abroad. Katharina von Knobloch, once an online marketing and business consultant, now has a new mission: helping other expat partners navigate through the challenging journey of finding oneself and building a career abroad. And this is why she created Share the love, a coaching business to help other expat partners out there.

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Expat.com looks back on those countries that have the strictest bans on tobacco.  

The UK tops the list of countries offering the best pay packets for expatriates. But surprisingly, Japan made it all the way to number two. To calculate expat pay package, ECA takes into consideration salaries including benefits, allowances as well as tax regime in place in the country.

Virginia Bastide is the co-founder of the Paris Institute of Childcare Training, and, most importantly, the mom of three bi-cultural children. She gives you her expert advice to ensure your children settle in successfully in their new school abroad.

Can we say we are surprised? The Global Drug Survey (GDS) found that the Brits get drunk more often than any other nationality- they reported getting drunk on average 51 times a year. What countries are in the top 5?

Shanghai's new visa strategy for entrepreneurs could be a real game-changer. In this article, Expat.com explores what could make the city a dynamic, innovative start-up hub.

$200,000. This is what it will cost you to move to Saudi Arabia without a sponsor. Indeed, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved this measure last Tuesday 14th of May 2019. This measure should help attract wealthy and high-skilled expats according to the Saudi Gazette.

Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore became an expatriate at just two months old. This economist turned expat writer is now inspiring others while raising two multicultural and multilingual kids...

If you are a skilled worker residing outside the EU, you will now have it easier to move to Germany and work there. A new agreement on the immigration issue achieved last week aims to attract more professional workforce into the country. What are the specifics of the new law and how does it affect your chances of being employed in Germany?

They are students from all over the African continent. They all live in Mauritius. And they have come together behind the cause of women in the tech industry. This group of students are organizing the Switch conference which aims at bringing together women in tech, students, policy makers and the corporate sector. This is their story through the eyes of Cathy and Angie, two members of the team.

The Holy month of Ramadan started on the 7th of May. During this month, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Maybe you have just moved or are about to move to a Muslim country, and are not acquainted to the practices of the month of Ramadan just yet. Here are the basics of what you should and should not do during Ramadan.

The YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Survey found that the British were the European people the more open to immigration with 28% of those interviewed being of the opinion that the benefits of immigration outweigh the costs.

The expat visa ban was first announced in January 2018 with the aim to reduce local unemployment. Since then, it has been renewed once and extended to several other professions. It is being renewed for another six months.

The right to organize protests, to form a trade union or to join one or to safety at work… Workers rights are respected to different extents in different parts of the world. On this International Workers' Day, Expat.com revisits the 2018 Global Workers Rights Index of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). The ITUC ranks according their violations of workers rights. These are the five countries with the least violations to workers' rights.

The human resources consulting firm Mercer publishes every year a ranking of the cities with the best quality of life. In March this year, Vienna topped, for the tenth consecutive year. Expat.com explores how cities on the African continent rank in this year's indice. In all, 39 factors from socio-cultural environment, to quality of schools and accommodation were taken into consideration.

Julie and Michael have been in Saigon for two years. In two years, they have created Zero Waste Saigon and are working hard to try and reduce waste production in the city.

This Monday 22nd of April, we celebrate Earth Day. A day to celebrate Mother Earth and raise awareness about environmental issues and protection. On this occasion, Expat.com brings you the five most eco-friendly countries you can live in as per the Good Country Index 2019, published in January. The ecological footprint relative to the size of the country's economy, environmental agreements compliance, hazardous pesticides exports, renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption and the consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

20,000 global citizens were asked about what countries they thought had the most favorable tax jurisdictions. This is what they answered.

Last month, Katariina celebrated the first anniversary of her baby, her blog- Kata Writes! A blog about taco diapering, drinking real Tequila for the first time and all sorts of anecdotes about a Finn in Mexico... (there are many!)

15th of June. This is the deadline for filing tax returns for United States Citizens and green-card holders living outside of the US. Indeed, while the deadline to complete the tax return exercise is the 15th of April for US residents, US expatriates automatically have a two month extension. Two months ahead of the deadline, this is where to start:

German speakers, now is your time to shine in the United Kingdom. According to a research by the global employment website Indeed, the need for German speakers on the job market has peaked in the last three years German becoming the most-sought after language skills. At the same time, research by the BBC has shown that students choosing to study foreign languages at GCSE is at an all time low.

South Africans working abroad will be required to pay taxes in their home country if their earnings exceed 1 million rand, around $ 75, 000 per year.

If you are working in Spain or planning to move to Spain, it is worth knowing that as from the 1st of April, fathers are entitled to eight months of paid leave on the birth of a newborn baby or the adoption of a child.

Equal Pay Day was observed on the 2nd of april this year. In America, the date coincides with how many days into the year a woman will have to work in order to earn what her male counterpart has earned the previous year. Equal Pay Day is also observed in the United Kingdom, Germany and several countries in the European Union although on different dates. This year, Expat.com brings you the countries that have the worse gender pay gap according to 2018 report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

A bit more than a year after moving back to France, Caroline Szipira tells Expat.com about the process of moving home from living abroad.

In Ireland, spouses of non-EEA work permit holders did not, de facto, obtain a work permit. They were allowed to look for jobs with employers which would in turn sponsor their work permits. But this has changed now.

Few surprises this year for the ranking of the world's happiest countries. For yet another year, the World Happiness Report has ranked Finland the world's happiest country. Austria has made its way to the top 10, kicking out Australia. Social support, GDP, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity and perceptions of corruption have been factored in by the World Happiness Institute while combining this ranking.

Corne Beneke is in his first year of an actuarial sciences degree at the Oral Roberts University in the United States. Holder of academic scholarships, Corne tells Expat.com what to expect when applying to American universities…

Following ranking of cities with the highest cost of living published by The Economist Intelligence Unit in mid-march, Expat.com analyses what has changed in the past 12 months.

As part of new International Education Strategy to increase income generated by international students in the UK, British authorities will now allow students to stay for up to a year after completion of their study program.

It is a known fact, there are more expats than citizens in the UAE. For the past 7 years, however, the UAE Government has pushed for more Emiratis to be hired, especially within the private sector, than expatriates. How has this move changed the dynamics for expats?

Frédéric Varin et Valérie Marmey-Ravau, from The High Council of French Notariat, answer Expat.com's questions on the recent changes in how matrimonial regimes are regulated in Europe.

Theresa May will ask the European Union for a delay regarding Brexit. In the meantime, expats in the UK and British expats abroad clench their jaws, unsure what to expect.

The Malaysian government is phasing out the Employment Passes Category 2 and 3 and also changing marriage laws for expatriates.

Today, Maya, an LA girl, is living with her husband in Singapore and expecting her first child. But Maya has not always had a companion on her Expat adventures. Indeed, a few years ago, right after college, young Maya left the US to teach in the Philippines, satisfying an urge to live abroad she's always had. In an interview to Expat.com, Maya tells us all about her expat adventures and her blog Maya the Explorer.

According to 34 000 city dwellers interviewed by TimeOut, New-York is the best city in the world! Melbourne and Chicago come next! Ranking is based on residents' feedback on food, drink, culture, affordability, overall life satisfaction and a few other factors.

Thirty-six professions, including professional footballers and tennis coaches, were added to the Medium and Long-Term Skill Shortage List. 18 have been added to Regional Occupation List and 27 have been removed from the Short Term Skill Shortage List.

It was meant to come to an end this year, but the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program has been extended to 2021. The Canadian authorities are hoping this will attract 5 000 more expats to work in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Whether you are going to be fasting through Lent or you are just looking for an excuse to drink up and feast on fatty food… today is the day where you can let loose. Mardi Gras is celebrated the day just before Lent begins and is celebrated in many countries and regions across the globe. But it might be difficult to feel the cheer of the Mardi Gras if it is not a celebrated in your host country. So here's a few ways you can rev up an otherwise boring school night…

Maybe you've landed yourself a job in an English-speaking firm abroad but English is not widely spoken in your new country. You might not have had enough time to dedicate to learning the language. Perhaps, you're retiring in a country without having learnt the language. Or maybe you've just arrived and you have realized that you are having a hard time understanding the accent even though you know the language. We have asked members of the Expat community some language hacks for expatriates and this is what they answered…

What will happen to the 18 000 visa applications threatening to be cancelled by the Quebec government? Earlier this month, the government announced it would scrap 18 000 visa applications in order to clear the backlog. But following the approval of an injunction request by an association of immigration lawyers, the ministry of Immigration of Quebec will continue processing applications.

Until 2060, Germany will need 260 000 foreign workers a year of which 56% will come from outside the European Union.

Two new programs announced on the 23rd of February will allow caregivers who want to move to Canada to bring their families along and apply for permanent residence.