Peso hits all-time lows, is it time for UAE expats to send money home?
By 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, one dirham was valued at around P16.36, marking one of the highest exchange rates in recent months for a money transfer service based in the UAE. This shift highlights the ongoing decline of the Philippine peso, which has been under considerable strain since March. Gradual Rise in March This wasn’t […]
Is it time for UAE expats to send money home? A weak rupee and peso provide significant advantages against the Dirham
Weak Rupee and Peso Create Remittance Opportunities for UAE Expats The Indian, Pakistani, and Philippine currencies are currently trading at multi-year lows against the UAE dirham. This situation presents a unique chance for expats in the UAE to rethink their remittance strategies. With the value of the dirham comparatively higher, many workers are evaluating when […]
The implementation of negative income tax for Thai expats relies on politics.
Confusion Surrounds Thailand’s Upcoming Negative Income Tax The Pheu Thai government’s recent announcement about implementing a negative income tax (NIT) by 2027 has sparked various reactions. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajra has indicated that this initiative may be part of broader financial adjustments, potentially including an increase in VAT from the current 7%. As it stands, […]
Increased rupees and pesos for your dirham? The rise of the US dollar brings good news for expats in the UAE.
UAE Foreigners Benefit from Strong Dollar Dubai: This week, expatriates in the UAE are seeing positive shifts in their money transfers home, as the Dirham gains value amid a significant rise in the US dollar, which has marked its best weekly performance since February. This uptick follows President Trump’s latest tariff threats, which have reignited […]
Nicole Kidman’s ‘Expats,’ is blocked in Hong Kong, despite being shot there
Nicole Kidman’s latest project is set in Hong Kong, but people living there won’t be able to see it, sparking speculation about censorship in a city where civil liberties are rapidly shrinking. . The first two episodes of “Expats,” a six-episode drama about foreign women, were released on Amazon Prime on January 26th. However, when […]