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Visa application pre-check: why it matters before you apply
A visa rejection can derail even a well planned move. In many cases, the issue is not eligibility, but how the application was prepared and presented. In other cases, the applicant did not choose the correct visa type.
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Company registration in China: the best options for foreign investors
What is the best way to set up a company in China as a foreign investor? From WFOEs to joint ventures, the options vary more than you might expect. Here is how to choose the right one.
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The Best Way to Navigate Hong Kong Tax Compliance (2025-26)
Navigate the 2025/26 Hong Kong tax era with precision. Learn how substance-based audits and new IRD digital oversight impact your corporate compliance.
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Healthcare and Wellness in the Philippines: The Number 1 Ultimate Destination for Quality and Affordable Healthcare
Health is the top priority and the cornerstone of a high-quality life for a foreign retiree. By rapidly digitizing its whole healthcare system in 2026, the Philippines is making great progress toward reaching a worldwide medical standard. Major initiatives like the Philippine Hospital and Digitalization Summit, which focuses on integrating contemporary technology to streamline patient…
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Hong Kong Expands Visa Renewal Window — Major Change from March 1, 2026
Effective March 1, 2026, Hong Kong now allows eligible applicants and their dependents under GEP, ASMTP, TechTAS, IANG, QMAS and ASSG to apply for visa extensions up to three months before their current permit expires—giving applicants more time to prepare and submit documentation.
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Why More and More Foreigners Are Choosing to Live in China
In recent years, an increasing number of foreigners are choosing to travel, live, or work in China. The core reasons can be attributed to the combined appeal of five key factors: “safety, opportunity, convenience, culture, and policy.” This phenomenon reflects China’s comprehensive development in the new era and its open, inclusive, and internationalized environment. 1.…
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Hong Kong Budget 2026-27: A Strategic Focus on Innovation and Growth
On February 25, 2026, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced a budget featuring a HK$2.9 billion surplus. Key highlights include HK$20 billion for a new cross-border innovation hub focused on AI and semiconductors, alongside a tax review to attract multinational R&D. This budget aims to drive growth while ensuring fiscal stability.
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2026: The Year of the “New Philippines” for Foreign Retirees
There’s a certain feeling you get when you slow down enough to notice it. Maybe it’s while having your morning coffee on a quiet patio in Baguio or listening to the waves roll in on a peaceful stretch of beach in Palawan. In 2026, the Philippines feels different, on a good way that is calmer,…
