By Haruna Kobayashi, for ExpatBriefing.com, 17 February, 2017
New Zealand, an increasingly popular destination for backpackers, is to increase its minimum wage from April 1, in a move that may improve the country's appeal further following Australia's decision to levy a backpacker tax. Read full story »
Tags: expatriates | tax | business | training | Australia | tax rates | New Zealand | penalties | Expats | Work
By Hans Esser, for Expatbriefing.com, 14 June, 2016
Recruiting Immigrant Workers: Europe, a report released by the OECD on June 7, says the European Union should reform its legal policies on labor migration to enlarge its share of the "global talent pool." Read full story »
Tags: European Commission | training | Australia | Canada | New Zealand | United States | Employment | Expats | Europe | Work | North America
By Fernand Gagnier, for ExpatBriefing.com, 18 February, 2015
The ICC Cricket World cup sprang into life at the weekend and almost immediately brought dismal news for English expats, while Irish fans living in Australia celebrated an impressive win. Read full story »
Tags: investment | business | Ireland | training | Australia | travel and tourism | Expats | business investment | Sports
By Dex Tennyson, for ExpatBriefing.com, 02 September, 2014
Australia's Deputy Immigration Minister, Michaelia Cash, has denied reports that claim that the introduction of Designated Area Migration Agreements will see overseas workers in parts of the country being paid less than Australian employees for the same work. Read full story »
Tags: business | training | employees | Australia | Expats | Immigration | Immigration
By ExpatBriefing.com Editorial, 23 April, 2014
Spanish bank Banco Santander is seeking to expand its business in China, where it has several agreements to develop its consumer finance and investment banking business, according to chairman Emilio Botín. Read full story »
Tags: investment | business | training | banking | China | agreements | professionals | Hong Kong | Spain | retail | services | Expats