Health and well-being

Getting sufficient and quality sleep is a crucial aspect of maintaining one's health and well-being, particularly in Asia, where the fast-paced lifestyle can take a toll on one's sleep patterns.

A work environment can have a profound impact on any employee’s mental and emotional well-being, affecting everything from their productivity and job satisfaction to their overall quality of life.

As an expat, it is essential to be well-informed about the necessary requirements before settling into a new country. If you're moving to Thailand with children, one of the first things you need to research is the recommended vaccines your children will need, particularly if they will be attending school. This can be a confusing topic, considering the different vaccine schedules and requirements across various countries.

Even if living abroad is often a rewarding experience, it can still be challenging for the expatriate and their family who have to cope with unprecedented psychological problems. Life as an expatriate requires significant effort to adapt to new social and...

A survey conducted by Swiss Bank UBS has found that Hong Kong had the longest working hours in the world. But what are the consequences of such long hours on your health?

Understanding a new culture, adjusting to life in a foreign country, finding the right balance between adapting to a different environment and remaining true to yourself… Successfully fitting into your host country is a major...

Are there countries where expats are more likely to be happy? According to the UN 2022 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries around the globe depending on their citizens’ sense of well-being, there certainly are...

Who would invest abroad or send employees on an international assignment without first analysing the country’s security situation? This is the only way you can take adequate protective measures. If your staff are expatriating or travelling...

Expats often lead busy lives, having to juggle busy work schedules with family life or other responsibilities, making it difficult to find time to exercise.

Staying in good shape when you live in a busy city like Hong Kong, with long working hours and high levels of pollution can sometimes be a real challenge. So here’s our advice to stay…

Living abroad is often a dream come true, but it is also a great leap into the unknown that can turn into a nightmare. Because it upsets our habits and certainties, your new life abroad (or expatriation) can have a strong impact on our mental health...

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, globally, breast cancer now represents one in four of all cancers in women. Since 2008, worldwide breast cancer incidence has…

In a city like Hong Kong where the ancient and the modern co-exist every day, it comes as no surprise that Traditional Chinese Medicine is deeply rooted into the local culture. Stress…

You have chosen to spend your holidays in a hotel or at a resort and you are offered several packages, from the luxurious “all inclusive” to half board to full board. Now it’s time to compare the offers...

Taking off, spending fourteen hours in the plane, crossing seven time zones, landing in Shanghai and then jumping into a cab to meet an important client… You might be setting off on…