【大首播】蔡秋鳳 《走不知路》官方完整版MV (三立八點檔 一家人片頭曲)

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Singapore - Pilot Programme to Facilitate Access to Talent and Support Growth of Singapore’s Technology Ecosystem

The Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore announced today plans to pilot Tech@SG, a targeted programme to help technology companies grow in Singapore and expand in the region.

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Ireland - Minister Flanagan announces new immigration registration renewal system for 3rd level students

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has today announced a new online system for 3rd level non-EEA students. 

This will replace the existing system which currently requires Dublin-based students to present in person at the Burgh Quay Registration Office of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). 

The new arrangements will come into effect from 26 August 2019 to coincide with the start of the new academic year.

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UAE - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) commences issuing work permits for male workers under family sponsorship

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, MoHRE, has begun issuing work permits for employers wishing to recruit eligible male workers sponsored by their families.

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12 new immigration rules to take effect in Zhejiang next month

East China's Zhejiang province will implement 12 new regulations affecting immigration and entry and exit procedures on Aug 1 to facilitate the introduction of foreign professionals and make it easier for foreigners to study, work and live in Zhejiang.

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Washington - IRS has begun sending letters to virtual currency owners advising them to pay back taxes, file amended returns; part of agency's larger efforts

The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending letters to taxpayers with virtual currency transactions that potentially failed to report income and pay the resulting tax from virtual currency transactions or did not report their transactions properly.

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UAE - Chinese language programme to launch officially in UAE schools in September

A Chinese language programme will officially launch in UAE schools starting this September, a report by the UAE Ministry of Education has revealed.

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South Korea - 2019 Tax Revision Bill

The economy has to deal with weakening growth potential, slowing global economies and increasing external uncertainties.  

Although income distribution indicators have improved and social safety nets have strengthened, low income groups continue to suffer and the population is aging.  

Korea needs active fiscal policies to support future growth engine development and respond to aging population. Against this backdrop, the government has drawn up the 2019 tax revision bill.

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Washington - New Rulemaking Brings Significant Changes to EB-5 Program

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will publish a final rule on July 24 that makes a number of significant changes to its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, marking the first significant revision of the program’s regulations since 1993. The final rule will become effective on Nov. 21, 2019.

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Sam Smith - How Do You Sleep? (Official Video)

I’m done hating myself for feeling
I’m done crying myself awake
I’ve gotta leave and start the healing
But when you move like that I just want to stay

What have I become?
Looking at your phone oh no
Love to you is just a game
Look what I have done
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don’t want my heart to break

Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight

Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you

Oh no how did I manage to lose me
I am not this desperate, no this crazy
There’s no way I’m sticking around to find out
I won’t lose like that, I won’t lose myself

Look what I have done
Dialling up the numbers on you
I don’t want my heart to break

Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight

Tell me how do you

Love will keep you up tonight

Tell me how do you

I don’t wanna be here
I don’t wanna see it
I

Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that shame and all that danger
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight
Baby
How do you sleep when you lie to me?
All that fear and all that pressure
I’m hoping that my love will keep you up tonight

Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you
Love will keep you up tonight
Tell me how do you

Washington - USCIS Announces Plan to Improve the Naturalization Test

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising the current naturalization test with improvements to ensure it continues to serve as an accurate measure of a naturalization applicant’s civics knowledge and that it reflects best practices in adult education assessments. 

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UAE - ICA adopts Cabinet Resolution allowing foreign workers to bring families to UAE

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, ICA, announced that it is adopting Cabinet Resolution No.30 for 2019 regarding foreign residents wishing to bring their family members and servants to the UAE, which changed the main condition of acquiring residency from employment to income.

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UK and Central America signed a trade and political continuity agreement.

• The UK government has signed a trade and political continuity agreement with Central America.
• Trade between the UK and Central America was worth £1bn in 2018.
• Agreement ensures British businesses and consumers benefit from continued access to the region after UK leave the EU.

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China - Policies to help attract, keep foreign talent

More convenient immigration policies will be adopted nationwide starting Aug 1 that make it easier for foreign talent to come to China, the National Immigration Administration said.

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Taiwan - Foreign worker employer transfer system to be in five languages

A system providing information to migrant workers on applications for changing employers or finding new jobs will now be available in five languages.

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Finland - Taxation of dividends in kind

It has come to The Finnish Tax Administration's attention that several publicly listed companies are going to pay dividends in kind this year. Regardless of whether the dividends are paid in cash or, for example, as shares in an another company, the income is treated as taxable dividend income for the beneficiary in accordance with the Finnish Income Tax Act sec. 33 a.

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Washington - IRS provides additional details on transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings

The Internal Revenue Service provided additional information to help taxpayers meet their filing and payment requirements for the Section 965 transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings.

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Philippines - BI Requires Tax Identification Number (TIN) for Foreign Workers

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente reminded prospective foreign workers in the Philippines to secure a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before applying for a work visa.

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Canada - New Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Canada is committed to attracting the best talent from around the world to fill skill shortages, drive local economies, and create and support middle-class jobs in communities across the country that will benefit all Canadians.

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UAE - Daily cash limit for VAT refunds set at AED7,000

Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has issued FTA Decision No. (1) of 2019, setting a daily maximum of AED7,000 for cash refunds of Value Added Tax (VAT) for tourists applying through the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme.

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China - Tax, fee reduction a 'guiding light' for enterprises

Measures taken by the Chinese mainland to cut taxes and fees have played a positive role in business by lifting the confidence of enterprises amid the protracted China-US trade row, says a senior researcher.

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Canada - Town of Bridgewater undertakes strategic planning for reconfiguration of Bridgewater Business Park

Global companies invest in Canada’s world-class manufacturing industries because they are internationally recognized, export-oriented and provide quality services on time. These industries operate in both urban and rural centres across Canada and rely on governments to provide the essential infrastructure to support their growth and competitiveness.

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China - Proposals for Greater Bay Area released

The Guangdong provincial government on July 5 released its suggestion paper on how to implement the outline development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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Australia - Statement on administration of the low and middle income tax offset

In the 2019–20 Federal Budget, the Government announced its intention to change and build on the Personal Income Tax Plan. These changes are now law.

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New Zealand - KiwiSaver tax rates addressed in law change

Inland Revenue will gain greater powers to alert savings providers if a KiwiSaver investor is on the wrong tax rate, under new legislation introduced to Parliament.

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Taiwan extends visa waiver for Brunei, Philippines, Russia, Thailand passport holders

A trial program offering passport holders from Brunei, the Philippines, Russia and Thailand visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days will be extended for another year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 2.

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100% foreign ownership in 122 UAE economic activities

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the sectors and economic activities eligible for up to 100 per cent foreign ownership in the UAE.

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New 5 Year Multi-Entry Visa option for Chinese tourists into Ireland

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, announced a new 5-year multi-entry visa option for Chinese tourists coming to Ireland. 

The announcement coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and China, which were established on 22 June 1979, and recognises the importance of the Chinese tourist market and the attractiveness of Ireland as a tourist destination for Chinese citizens.

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Australia - Commencement of the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

Applications to sponsor a parent for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa opened on 17 April 2019. 

Once a sponsorship application is approved, a sponsored parent is able to apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. Applications for the visa opened on 1 July 2019.

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Hong Kong and Cambodia enter into tax pact

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Cambodia on June 26, promoting further bilateral investment and trade between the two jurisdictions.

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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Signs Mutual Recognition Arrangements with Hong Kong and New Zealand

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the signing of two Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and with the New Zealand Customs Service regarding their respective Trusted Trader programs. 

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Australia - GST on low value goods measure continues to exceed expectations

GST on low value goods nets the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over $250 million from good partnerships with the international business community.

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