Starting January 2022, Singapore’s Ministry of Health allowed 50% of employees back to the workplace.
Natalie Tong

Recent Posts
Is Omicron derailing recovery plans across South East Asia?
Jan 17, 2022 @ 12:24 PM / by Natalie Tong
At the end of 2021, countries across South East Asia were optimistic about recovery prospects in 2022 as aggressive vaccination programs edged local populations closer to herd immunity levels.
Local-Plus Packages are widely used in Hong Kong, but due to high cost of living in HK, there are frequent questions on what and how much the ‘plus’ benefits should be.
What is the future of work for Singapore companies?
Nov 25, 2021 @ 09:11 AM / by Natalie Tong
As the end of the year draws closer, we have been busy catching up with clients in Singapore to plan for the coming year.
Can APAC companies incorporate DE&I initiatives into their global mobility programs?
Nov 01, 2021 @ 10:49 AM / by Natalie Tong
I recently had the opportunity to present and share survey findings from our recent benchmark on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Global Mobility.
Are lump sum payments still popular for international one-way transfers?
Oct 10, 2021 @ 09:53 AM / by Natalie Tong
At the recent Expat Academy APAC Huddle event, a participant raised an interesting question on the use of lump sums and whether they are a popular way to facilitate permanent one-way moves.
Secondment allowance is a type of allowance that companies use to cover on-assignment expenses in host countries.
Is China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) the next hot spot for international talents?
Aug 27, 2021 @ 06:44 AM / by Natalie Tong
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is China’s ambitious goal to develop an integrated economic and business hub that links its two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau along with 9 Chinese cities across the southern China region.
We have recently seen an increased level of interest from companies who are keen to find ways to capitalize on a softer rental market. Objectives vary greatly but identifying ways to manage program costs is an important priority for companies. After taxes, housing is one of the big-ticket items in any global mobility program.
Key Takeaways from Jasper Events Virtual Mobility Forum
Nov 23, 2020 @ 06:36 AM / by Natalie Tong
AIRINC was a proud sponsor at the recent Virtual Mobility Forum (VMF) organized by Jasper Events. Long considered to be one of the top organizers of global mobility events in the Australia-New Zealand region, this year's Jasper Events Virtual Mobility Forum expanded participation to included mobility professionals from across the entire APAC region.