Can Emerging Market Growth Continue? »

Are the emerging markets just a fad? Find out what Jeff has to say about the growth of developing countries.

International Business – Global Cost of Living »

Asia and Africa have become relatively more expense in global terms over the past year. Three of the top Five most expensive cities are in Asia, with Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 5th respectively. Only the items the expatriate will spend their salary on should be included in a cost of living calculation. London is ranked as the most expensive global location in terms of overall cost of living, but is only ranked 26th most expensive location for groceries.

The East Coast of Thailand »

Located within easy reach of the capital, the east coast resorts and islands attract a mixed crowd of weekending Bangkokians, pleasure-seeking expats and budget-conscious backpackers. Transport connections are good, prices are generally more reasonable than at the biggest southern resorts and, if you’re heading overland to Cambodia, the east coast beaches make challenging territory across the border.

International Cost of Living Comparison – Global »

At the end of 2008 we have an ongoing credit crisis, slowing global economies, falling house prices, global stock market and exchange rate volatility, and a US dollar that is strengthening against most currencies. All these factors have and continue to contribute to a major change in the global cost of living rankings.

International Cost of Living Trends 2009 »

The objective of expatriate pay programs is to ensure that employee spending power and standard of living is maintained irrespective of global location. How to achieve this has been an issue many organizations spend considerable time on.

Exchange rates are volatile as they are based on short-term factors and are subject…

May Day Demanding Better Working Conditions »

May Day is globally known as Labour Day or international worker’s day. In the labour movement the day is celebrated as achievements of social and economic.

International Cost of Living – July 2009 »

The most expensive global location to live in, as at July 2009, is Tokyo Japan, however there have been some significant changes in the last year mainly due to large differences in exchange rates, and more recently, a real drop in prices along with the majority of global locations enjoying their lowest inflation rates in recent times.
If you were to relocate anywhere in the world, where would you experience the lowest cost of living with the least amount of hardship? Answer=Adelaide Australia

International Cost of Living Rankings July 2009 »

The most expensive global location to live in, as at July 2009, is still Tokyo Japan, however there have been some significant changes in the last year mainly due to large differences in exchange rates, and more recently, a real drop in prices along with the majority of global locations…

Alzheimers Disease »

Alzheimers disease robs you of intellectual and social abilities and interferes with regular life. About 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimers Disease. The disease usually affects seniors over the age of 65. As the population ages this number is expected to quadruple.

Cambodian Beaches, the Next Best Holiday Place »

Like they always do, the backpackers led the way to the next best holiday spot, the white sand beaches of south western Cambodia. They did it in Goa, in Bali and Phuket. Now they have done their bit to show us a wonderful new place to truly relax.