International Insights, Global Perspective

Malaysia's MM2H program has been restructured into four tiers with mandatory property purchases ranging from RM 600K to RM 2M and a 10-year lock-in period. From January 2026, stamp duty for foreign buyers doubled from 4% to 8%, fully applicable to MM2H holders.

Chinese students now account for over half of Thailand's international student population, with some Chiang Mai schools seeing 50% Chinese enrollment. Annual tuition ranges from 88,000 to 185,000 RMB — a fraction of Singapore or Hong Kong prices. But quality varies widely, and the tax implications of parent guardian visas add hidden costs.