The Expat Edge

Trump-Xi Summit Outcome: The Tariff Gap Expats in Asia Cannot Ignore

Trump-Xi Summit Outcome: The Tariff Gap Expats in Asia Cannot Ignore

Published on: 21/05/2026

The Trump-Xi Beijing summit produced headline deals but tariff reductions appear only in Beijing's communique, not Washington's. Here is what expats in Asia must do.

Trump's Iran Ultimatum Expires This Week: The $130 Oil Scenario Expats Must Plan For

Trump's Iran Ultimatum Expires This Week: The $130 Oil Scenario Expats Must Plan For

Published on: 20/05/2026

Trump's 48-72 hour Iran deadline expires this week. What the $130 oil binary means for expat portfolios, household costs, and currency strategy in Southeast Asia.

China's April Economic Shock: What the Worst Data Since COVID Means for Expats in Southeast Asia

China's April Economic Shock: What the Worst Data Since COVID Means for Expats in Southeast Asia

Published on: 20/05/2026

China's worst economic data since COVID hits expats in Malaysia and Singapore. What the April shock means for your job, portfolio, and cost of living in SEA.