Air Ticket Prices Set to Rise Starting February 5, 2025

Starting February 5, 2025, air travelers can expect to pay more for their tickets due to a combination of rising operational costs and changes in airline regulations. The increase will affect both domestic and international flights, making travel budget control crucial. In this Pacific Prime article, we will explore the reasons behind the rise in …

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What Foreign Residents Need to Know About China’s Mortgage Rate Cut

China’s central bank announced a mortgage rate cut for homebuyers on 29 September 2024. Following this announcement, Chinese banks are expected to lower mortgage rates for existing home loans by October 31. The cut came in an effort to boost the sluggish sales in the Chinese property market. Foreigners who have studied or worked in …

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Parents Overwhelmed by Stress, How Can Employers Help?

“Being a parent is stressful” could be a truth as old as time, but in a report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, alarm bells are ringing on multiple stressors that are making parenting stress skyrocketing and making parents’ well-being a “critical health priority.” In this Pacific Prime article, we explore these alarming trends in …

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