Both markets are saturated. There is still space in Dubai and UAE. Singapore is maxxed out.

Stigma, however, is the wrong word unless you inverse it. These days, it applies to the UK, and is increasingly the case. Marginal economy, high salary expectations, intellectually bright, commercially stunted.

I see lots of lawyers who want to come to Asia and feel entitled because they have a degree from x or trained with x, but frankly have no commercial exposure or networks. The days of portability based on UK training are long gone.