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ST Asian Insider Special

Asian Insider: America’s pitch to China | The boon and bane of Chinese tourism

Asian Insider

Why Chinese tourists are not totally ready to make a revenge comeback

Mainland Chinese tourists taking photos in the Sai Kung district of Hong Kong on Jan 30, 2023.
Mainland Chinese tourists taking photos in the Sai Kung district of Hong Kong on Jan 30, 2023.

Asian Insider

South-east Asia lays out red carpet for Chinese tourists. Are they coming?

Chinese tour groups make their way into the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Chinese tour groups make their way into the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Asian Insider

Steady interest in S'pore’s One Pass, Global Investor Programme

The objective of the One Pass programme is to attract investments and grow enterprises here with a competitive workforce.
The objective of the One Pass programme is to attract investments and grow enterprises here with a competitive workforce.

Asian Insider

Indonesia refines digital nomad rules, aiming for wealthier expats

Roughly 50,000 people in Bali are thought to hold the 211 and other stay permits that allow extended visits.
Roughly 50,000 people in Bali are thought to hold the 211 and other stay permits that allow extended visits.

Asian Insider

Almost paradise: Foreign retirees, digital nomads drawn to South-east Asia

South-east Asia is becoming a magnet for foreign retirees, professionals and high net-worth individuals looking for an idyllic place to live in.
South-east Asia is becoming a magnet for foreign retirees, professionals and high net-worth individuals looking for an idyllic place to live in.

Asian Insider

‘Live like a king’ as retirees look to South-east Asia

Several foreign retirees who are part of Mr Steven Johnson's expat support group eats at an American cuisine restaurant in the Philippines on December 14, 2022.
Several foreign retirees who are part of Mr Steven Johnson's expat support group eats at an American cuisine restaurant in the Philippines on December 14, 2022.

Asian Insider

Penang’s easy living is big draw for expats looking to retire

Penang is touted as one of the best places to retire in the world.
Penang is touted as one of the best places to retire in the world.

Asian Insider

Ticket to paradise: Special visas offered to foreigners in South-east Asia

South-east Asian countries are making it more attractive for foreigners to work or retire with special visas.
South-east Asian countries are making it more attractive for foreigners to work or retire with special visas.

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