Welcome to the Spring 2008 issue of The Global Connection, Crown’s online newsletter.
In this Issue
Intercultural Tips
I Don’t Get It and I Want to Go Home!
If you are an Expat, then you may find yourself saying “I don’t get it!” or “Is this for real?” Read more
Destination Spotlight
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city. Its vibrance and timeless charm have moved it back as a business leader in Asia. Read more
Charity in Motion
Educating the Children of Cambodia
Jim contacted the Cambodian government and agreed to provide the funds for the school. His only condition was that it be named in his mother’s honor. With the aid of a professor from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, the Hun Sen Proa Chum Primary School was built. Read more
Conservation in Motion
BP Presents Crown with Health, Safety & Environment Award
We selected Crown Relocations to be this year’s recipient of the BP health and safety award. Read more
Crown Diversification
A Message from Crown Worldwide Chairman, Jim Thompson
It’s always amazing to realize how effectively “time heals” and to see that dramatic changes can occur in the course of one’s lifetime. This has certainly been the case with me as I see the changes that have taken place throughout Asia since the very difficult years of the ‘60s and early ‘70s when I began my life here. Read more
Global Mobility Services
The Evolution of the Relocation Industry
As corporations began to concentrate on their competencies, these functions began to be outsourced. Read more
The Hunt for Talent in Asia – Part II
In Part I, I focused on how Eastern cultural influences and education have an impact on workplace. Read more
Expats’ Advice to Educating Children Abroad
Joe and Joan Motsinger are American expatriates living in Singapore and they’re enjoying their third year in the country. Read more
Connecting Pets, Worldwide
To manage these precious transports, Crown Spain relies on specialized expertise, which begins with an experienced and caring. Read more
Chengdu Manages Office Move for Chinese Government
This important office move for the Chinese government was initiated by Crown Chengdu. Read more