Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat Child Syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …

Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat Child Syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …

On January 8th, 2023, China reopened its borders after the decision was made to roll back the “zero-COVID” policy. However, at that time, only investors, employees, students, and family members were allowed to enter the country, and tourists were not permitted. The good news is that starting March 15th, 2023, China has once again reopened …

Living in China as a foreigner can be challenging on its own. However, those who are planning or expecting to have a baby here should be prepared that the concept of maternity and maternity care might differ from what’s acceptable at home. In this article by Pacific Prime we will discuss the difference between giving …

Living in China as a foreigner can be challenging on its own. However, those who are planning or expecting to have a baby here should be prepared that the concept of maternity and maternity care might differ from what’s acceptable at home. In this article by Pacific Prime we will discuss the difference between giving …

Moving overseas changes your life in many different ways. You can prepare for the move by learning about the culture and nailing some key phrases. However, you won’t really know what you’re in for until you’re there. In this Pacific Prime article, we offer the top ten life hack tips for expats living in China …

Did you know that Christmas isn’t a public holiday in mainland China? The holiday is celebrated more like a novelty day. Think: Valentine’s Day or April Fool’s Day. You’ll still see the malls and streets of big cities lined up with fir trees, Christmas decorations, and Santa Claus, as well as hear many classic and …

Relocation isn’t as simple as moving your physical body to a new country. It can be an emotionally-draining process that deeply affects your kid’s psyche. Expat Child Syndrome (ECS) occurs when even after months, your child has still not settled in their new home. Psychologists use this term to describe children suffering from emotional stress …

Did you know that you can’t own a dog without a dog license in China? The police can even take your dog away if you are reported or if something happens to a third party involving your pet dog. Other than these, there are many others too, which is why we’ve put together this Pacific …

It’s a common question we all ask ourselves as parents. Should you provide your child with a smartphone at a young age? Or hold on until the right age? But then again, what is the right age, and what are the things you should consider to make a sound decision? This Pacific Prime article suggests …

With Beijing imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on people returning to the city, in an attempt to contain the spreading coronavirus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, many residents might now face a new style of work: home office. For those working from home, waking up in the morning doesn’t mean physically going to …

Mindfulness has been on the lips of many for the past couple of years, however, it might not always be understood and practiced properly. Mindfulness is the ability we all have to be fully present and aware of what we’re doing without being distracted by any outside and internal stimuli. By now, you realize why …

It is the best of times and the worst of times for businesses. On one hand, promoting your business has never been easier before through social media channels like Weibo, Twitter, and Linkedin. It is an inexpensive way to engage your potential customers throughout the world, expand your base of customers, collect feedback for your …

Average life expectancies are rising. While living up to 80 years used to be a mild achievement, these days, even centenarians are not that rare anymore. To enjoy our golden years, we need good mental health as much as physical health. And while our risks for dementia are influenced by our genes, there are things …

With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many of you must be busy cleaning your home, putting new cash notes into red packets, and dressing up your kids and yourself. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and there are things we should do to protect ourselves and others, particularly if …

Did you know that constantly pulling all-nighters can do you a lot of harm? Unfortunately, all-nighters are all too common amongst overworked employees in China, and many of them sleep in the office after working around the clock. In fact, this culture of overworking even prompted a trend of ‘reverse bedtime procrastination’, whereby employees prioritize …

Pacific Prime Group is excited to present its latest version of Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022. Now in its third edition, we continue to look at how the way we work is evolving and what employee benefits are expected from employers as countries gradually recover from the pandemic. As the world changes, so do …

As the COVID-19 pandemic abates, flexible working arrangements are here to stay. Talent recruitment and retention have always been a key issue faced by companies based in China. Many companies opt for a flexible schedule, as a result, to attract their staff to stay. Likewise, there has been a trend of flexible employment in local …

Against the backdrop of the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic this year, resulting in job insecurity, mass unemployment, as well as a rapid shift towards work-from-home policies, Pacific Prime China is extremely proud to introduce our first ever-report on global employee benefits trends in 2020. The report offers an in-depth look at the top six benefits …

On January 8th, 2023, China reopened its borders after the decision was made to roll back the “zero-COVID” policy. However, at that time, only investors, employees, students, and family members were allowed to enter the country, and tourists were not permitted. The good news is that starting March 15th, 2023, China has once again reopened …

Pacific Prime Group is excited to present its latest version of Global Employee Benefits Trends Report 2022. Now in its third edition, we continue to look at how the way we work is evolving and what employee benefits are expected from employers as countries gradually recover from the pandemic. As the world changes, so do …

In keeping with our motto of “simplifying insurance”, Pacific Prime seeks to demystify the world of insurance for both individuals and businesses alike, and one way we do that is by releasing comprehensive and in-depth reports on an annual basis. It’s in this context that we’re incredibly proud to say that our State of Health …