remote workers
Coverage of remote workers in the Nexus archive.
- Philippine bank BPI plans stablecoin payments pilot
The Philippine bank BPI is preparing a stablecoin settlement pilot aimed at accelerating and reducing the cost of overseas payments for Filipino remote workers. The initiative focuses on improving cross-border payment efficiency through stablecoin technology.
- A Third of Digital Nomads Work Abroad Without Their Boss’s OK
A third of digital nomads work abroad without their employer's approval. Most remote workers in foreign countries are salaried employees, not freelancers, and governments are tracking their duration of stays.
- Africa’s Digital Nomad Visas: Where Remote Workers Can Now Settle
At least six African countries now offer digital nomad visas, enabling remote workers to live and work legally. The initiative provides a growing list of destinations for remote professionals seeking to settle abroad.
- I knew Bangkok would be cheaper than New York. I didn't expect it to feel so much kinder.
Erasmo Guerra and his partner moved from New York to Bangkok due to higher affordability, kindness, and safety concerns in Manhattan. They now live in a Bangkok apartment under Thailand's remote worker visa, enjoying lower costs and community warmth.
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UK fintech company Revolut requires interns and graduate program participants in 2027 to work in the office at least three days a week, citing benefits of in-person collaboration and mentoring. Productivity company Superhuman shifted from a two-day in-office mandate to financial incentives tied to office attendance. The return-to-office debate continues, with factors like remote workers' loneliness and early-career development influencing policies.
- Remote workers more likely to get laid off than replaced by AI — and also face more mental distress, data shows
Remote workers are more likely to face layoffs than AI replacement, and experience higher mental distress due to isolation, according to new data.
- Foreigners and Remote Workers Are Reshaping Central São Paulo
Foreign buyers and remote workers are increasing rents in tech-friendly districts of central São Paulo, displacing local renters. The trend is reshaping the area's real estate market.
- Panama Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Rules, Income and How to Apply
Panama's Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to stay for nine months initially, extendable to 18 months, requiring a minimum monthly income of US$3,000 from foreign sources. The visa is designed for individuals earning abroad while living in Panama.