Asia

Despite the recent slowdown in its economy, China remains a magnet for multinational companies looking for new opportunities. Inbound, outbound and domestic relocations are all thriving. Read more

Much of the wider Asia Pacific region is also a relocation hotspot, as global mobility surveys regularly show. Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong have been rated by the World Economic Forum as among the world’s top ten most competitive economies, the downturn in China’s manufacturing sector is creating opportunities for countries like Indonesia, and Vietnam is tipped as a future hub for the electronics industry.

Managing talent mobility in APAC poses unique challenges. This section includes the latest news, articles, tools and resources to help you develop solutions and achieve your business objectives. With contributions from specialists across the global mobility and relocation industry and the latest perspectives from regional conferences, we analyse key trends influencing Asia Pacific’s relocation and global mobility scene, including the impact of demographic and economic shifts.

We investigate the latest trends in inbound, outbound and domestic relocation – from key relocation destinations and industry sectors to immigration, talent management and commercial property – as well as the full range of employee and family support topics, including residential property, serviced apartments, and education and international schools.

HR and global managers with international assignees, whether they are on long-term, short-term, rotational, developmental or project-led assignments, will find practical advice and information. There’s also plenty of support for those setting up a business or a company office in the Asia Pacific region.

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News and features

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World's Happiest Workplaces Announced

The official World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 List has been published today (14th January 2026) by the leading employee experience platform, WorkL, showcasing the happiest workplaces globally.

Education

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Australian International School in Singapore Appoints Steve Lupton as New Head of School

The Australian International School in Singapore (AIS), an IB World School with a close-knit international community for children aged two months to 18 years, has announced the appointment of Mr Steve Lupton as its new Head of School.
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The Spirit of ISKL’s iFest - Where Belonging Matters

At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), community is more than a word—it is a lived experience shaped by unity, diversity, and a shared sense of belonging. True to the meaning of International in its name, ISKL brings together cultures from around the world to create an environment where growth and connection thrive, especially during the annual PTA International Festival (iFest).
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Meet The Panther Bunch This February at ISKL’s Open Day!

What if your child finds a place that inspires them to discover who they are and nurtures their passions both in and out of the classroom?

Immigration

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Global mobility remains the blind spot in workforce strategy, finds Vialto Survey

Businesses are under intense pressure to respond to talent shortages, geopolitical upheaval, legislative change and growing demands for agility; all while delivering on experience, compliance, and cost. Yet most have overlooked the one function uniquely positioned to help them do just that: global mobility.

Short-and long-term accommodation

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Relocation trends in Europe

Europe’s rental and relocation market currently faces numerous challenges and changes, particularly in light of upcoming legislation, rising costs and environmental legislation. With new regulations imminent and a tightening rental market, Marianne Curphey identifies the trends likely to dominate the UK and European rental markets in 2025.
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