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Ashley is the director of Supply Chain Management for Asia. She has more than a decade of global relocation experience, specializing in supplier sourcing, supplier performance management, and relocations to Asia’s key emerging markets.

On the Ground in Thailand | Opportunities and Challenges for Global Relocation

May 16, 2013 – 4:55 pm

Thailand has been referred to as one of the most desirable locations for expats, and in our latest installment in the On The Ground video series , Leo Alexandersen, from Cartus’ global network provider Pacific Orientation Relocation Services, points to the many reasons why. 

[caption id="attachment_9656" align="alignright" width="300"] Sunset over Wat Arun, Bangkok.[/caption]

Employees relocating to Bangkok, the main assignment location in Thailand, will find ample housing options, good medical care, and international schooling choices that are typically in close proximity to popular expat areas—a feature not found in many emerging market locations. Outside of Bangkok, housing and infrastructure can be a bit [...] Read More

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Emerging Markets Guide to Myanmar | Cartus Relocation

March 14, 2013 – 4:00 pm

Myanmar is, perhaps, one of the world’s last untapped new frontiers, and it’s beginning to open its borders to the international community and encourage business investment. At Cartus, we are seeing an increased interest in Myanmar as the country’s economy and overall business confidence improve. 

Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar has untapped natural resources, a rich cultural heritage, spectacular scenery, and warm and hospitable people. For companies relocating employees to Myanmar as well as for international assignees being placed in the country, however, there are a number of key challenge areas. 

A shortage of housing, especially in the key expatriate areas of [...] Read More

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Relocating to the Philippines | On the Ground With Cartus

February 12, 2013 – 11:26 am

Often referred to as a land of smiles, the Republic of the Philippines, with its 7,107 islands and population of 92 million, is a diverse, colorful, friendly and hospitable country. Now a key emerging market in Asia and an increasingly popular destination for international assignees, the Philippines is also known for its spectacular scenery, diverse flora and fauna, beautiful beaches, rich history and delicious cuisine. 

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New Vietnam Currency Restrictions Affect Security Deposits

December 20, 2012 – 3:57 pm

Cartus’ destination services provider in Vietnam, Resident Vietnam, has notified us that the Vietnamese government has issued a law, Decree 95, which toughens the penalties for the use of foreign currencies in that country. The decree has caused banks to restrict the distribution of foreign currencies outside Vietnam and has made the return of security deposits more difficult.

Due to the enforcement of Decree 95, all mentions of currency in contracts for business in Vietnam must reference the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Previously, leases in Vietnam could list sums in the U.S. dollar (USD).

The best practice for getting deposits back is to [...] Read More

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Relocating to Malaysia | On the Ground with Cartus

August 22, 2012 – 3:59 pm

Malaysia’s economy continues to grow with investment spending, particularly in the capital of Kuala Lumpur, boosting the country’s transport and infrastructure. As one of the region’s fast growing emerging markets, Malaysia’s multi-cultural and multi-lingual diversity as well as its rich history offer assignees a vibrant experience of Southeast Asia.

In this video on Malaysia, the latest in the Cartus On the Ground series, Triona Chelliah, general manager at Pathfinder Relocation, talks about issues that are important to assignees who are moving to this location. Among the topics covered are housing, schooling, transportation, safety, and security.

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