Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) has selected six banks to pilot a "one-stop financial service" program aimed at easing banking and credit card application difficulties for international talent. The initiative seeks to create a more welcoming financial environment for foreign professionals in Taiwan.
Nvidia is aggressively hiring overseas talent through H-1B visas, securing around 1,200 positions in the first half of fiscal 2026, an increase from the previous year. This contrasts with other tech giants like Google and Amazon, which have reduced foreign hiring amid immigration uncertainty and cost-cutting measures. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes immigration's importance to US technological leadership.
French clubs are increasingly dominating European club rugby, with Bordeaux-Bègles winning their second successive Champions Cup. This dominance is fueled by financial clout and a strong domestic player pool, attracting top foreign talent and leaving rivals like Leinster struggling to keep pace.
Restaurant operators in Japan have been forced to review their approach to hiring foreign workers since the government suspended the issuance of special visas needed to work in the sector, as the number of holders nears its preset quota. The sudden suspension by Japan’s immigration authorities has raised the spectre of fierce competition for foreign talent. Long known for its strict immigration policy, the country has been increasingly counting on foreign workers amid labour shortages. The...
