How is the recession affecting expats?
In 2008, HSBC ran the largest independent worldwide survey of expats. We covered some of the results here: Survey of the Expat Experience, Where’s the best place to raise kids? and What do expats really...
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Hongkong aus deutsch / Hong Kong in German
The German version of our Hong Kong Guide has just been launched. Currently more than 4% of Hong Kong’s population are immigrants, with almost 3,000 of them coming from Germany. Attracted by governmental talent...
Expatriate guide to Mexico launched
We are delighted to announce the launch of our guide for living, working and studying in Mexico! Our latest addition to our expatriate guides will provide you with plenty of information about Mexican visas,...
6 million page impressions per month
A good start into the new year: In January, we hit a new traffic high with 6 million page views per month. It was only in october last year that we blogged about reaching...
Expat trends: Recession drives people abroad
Britons consider emigrating to escape recession: According to a survey by HiFX, about a quarter of Britons are seriously considering to leave the country to avoid the economic crisis. More than a million pensioners...
Guida dell’Austria / Austria in Italian
We have now launched the Italian version of our Austria guide. In Austria, foreigners account for more than 13% of total population, and more than 21,000 of them are Italians. Our Austria guide covers...
Guide to living and working in Poland
We’re happy to announce our new country guide to living and working in Poland! Due to the rapid economic development, more and more people are going to live in Poland today – ranging from...
Christmas around the world
HSBC have sent over this run down on what Christmas is like for expats in four different places. Christmas in Dubai Christmas time for expats living in Dubai is similar to the experience shared...
Expat trends: Developed countries less attractive
Mexico’s Emigration Rate Falls again: Due to the U.S. recession, the number of emigrates to Mexico has declined for a second year. According to the national statistics agency, six our of every 1,000 inhabitants...
Christmas present tips for expats
HSBC Bank International have dropped us a few tips for avoiding shopping nightmares this festive season: Give a gift that is unique – getting something that can only be bought abroad can make those...
