On 30 September 2020, Singapore announced the lifting of border restrictions to allow entry of visitors travelling from Australia (excluding Victoria State) and Vietnam.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
New Zealand - Pathway to residence maintained for eligible migrant workers
The Government is making changes to allow some Work to Residence (WTR) visa holders to maintain their pathway to residence.
Residence visa applicants who hold the following work to residence (WTR) temporary visas may benefit:
- Talent (Accredited Employer)
- Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports)
- Long Term Skills Shortage List
- South Island Contribution
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Taiwan - No customs declaration or import approval required for 250 masks or less on inbound passengers
In response to the new border control measures for masks, inbound passengers carrying 250 masks or less (medical and non-medical) are exempted from import approval and customs declaration through the Green Lane.
Australia - Digital Business Plan to Drive Australia's Economic Recovery
The Morrison Government is investing almost $800 million to enable businesses to take advantage of digital technologies to grow their businesses and create jobs as part of our economic recovery plan.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies by Australian businesses and consumers, which has enabled many to transform their operations and continue to trade through the crisis.
HKSAR - More support for tourism industry
Further to the first and second rounds of the Anti-epidemic Fund, the Government will continue to support the tourism industry to help tide it over this challenging time.
The Government made the announcement after the Legislative Council Finance Committee approved the third round of the fund 28 September.
The Government made the announcement after the Legislative Council Finance Committee approved the third round of the fund 28 September.
Thailand - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) agrees in principle to allow certain groups of people to enter Kingdom
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved several measures related to COVID-19 prevention measures.
According to Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Natapanu Nopakun, the center agreed, in principle, the motion to allow six groups of international visitors to come to Thailand.
Monday, September 28, 2020
UK - New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force 28 September
- Support is now available for people on low incomes who are unable to work while self-isolating through the £500 Test and Trace Support Payment
- Fines for those breaking the rules now in place starting at £1,000 and increasing up to £10,000 for repeat offenders
From today (Monday 28 September) people across England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
Those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result will also be eligible for a new £500 Test and Trace Support Payment.
UK - New restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase
Update: local authority watchlist areas 25 September
- New restrictions on household mixing brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds
- London added as an area of concern as hospital admissions rise
- Teesside added as an area of enhanced support
In close discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), Public Health England (PHE) and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed to introduce local measures in parts of the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.
HKSAR - Travel resumption plan mulled
After a hard-fought battle of more than two months, Hong Kong has basically contained the third wave of the COVID-19 epidemic which started in early July.
Yet, some sporadic cases with unknown sources of infection show that there is still a risk of virus transmission within the community.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
賴晏駒 -小賴Lai【乾我什麼事 Not My Business】Official Music Video
找到了最适合的方位，小赖联合亚壹，杰恩, Josh, Fufu & Hugo等去到尽。容易被惊吓的不要看！
Kylie Minogue - Magic (Official Video)
Our fav dancing Queen is back with <Magic>. It's time to bring back Disco since 2020 you really su**** big time. Thanks Kylie~~~for bringing back fun!
Friday, September 25, 2020
Singapore and Japan launch residence track for business travellers who are work pass holders
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of a Residence Track between Singapore and Japan.
Singapore and Japan have been in discussions since July 2020 on the Residence Track. This is in addition to the Business Track (or Reciprocal Green Lane), which was launched on 18 September 2020, that facilitates short-term essential business and official travel between Singapore and Japan.
Singapore and Japan have been in discussions since July 2020 on the Residence Track. This is in addition to the Business Track (or Reciprocal Green Lane), which was launched on 18 September 2020, that facilitates short-term essential business and official travel between Singapore and Japan.
The Residence Track will provide for the movement of business executives and business professionals who are work pass holders, with the necessary public health safeguards in place.
China - Banking, insurance, brokerage sectors to attract more international investors
Financial regulators recently approved several offshore financial institutions to set up new business entities in China as the country continues to open up its financial sector to foreign investors.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission gave Singapore-based DBS Group the green light on Aug 27 to set up DBS Securities (China) Ltd, a joint-venture securities company in which DBS Group will have a controlling stake.
With the aim of providing onshore products and services for domestic and foreign clients, DBS Securities will engage in activities including brokerage services, securities investment consulting, securities underwriting and sponsorship, as well as proprietary trading.
Hong Kong - Measures for UK travellers set
The Government will gazette the latest specifications on 24 September to impose conditions on travellers who visited the United Kingdom within 14 days before arriving in Hong Kong to reduce the number of imported COVID-19 cases.
The specifications under the Prevention & Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances & Travellers) Regulation (Cap 599H) were made in view of the developments of the epidemic situation worldwide and in Hong Kong.
The specifications under the Prevention & Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances & Travellers) Regulation (Cap 599H) were made in view of the developments of the epidemic situation worldwide and in Hong Kong.
UK - Government gives businesses much-needed breathing space with extension of insolvency measures
Measures put in place to protect businesses from insolvency will be extended to continue giving them much-needed breathing space during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government announced 24 September.
HKSAR - Social distancing extended to Oct 1
The Government announced today the social distancing measures currently in place will be largely maintained until October 1 and that performances with a live audience may resume from that date.
The Food & Health Bureau said that as the local epidemic wave has continued to subside, the Government has relaxed social distancing measures in phases under a refined and sophisticated approach in a gradual and orderly manner over the past four weeks.
The Food & Health Bureau said that as the local epidemic wave has continued to subside, the Government has relaxed social distancing measures in phases under a refined and sophisticated approach in a gradual and orderly manner over the past four weeks.
Government of Canada introduces legislation to support Canadians through Recovery Benefits and extend access to funds for emergency measures
While many Canadians have seen their jobs come back and have returned to work since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada recognizes that there remain other workers in sectors that have been particularly hit hard who continue to need support.
UK - Denmark, Slovakia, Iceland and Curaçao removed from UK travel corridor exempt list
- Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia removed from list of travel corridors for UK arrivals, following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases
- people planning to go overseas urged to check the latest advice from the FCDO before travelling
- all travellers will be required to fill in a passenger locator formbefore arriving into the UK
People arriving in the UK from Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia from 4am Saturday 26 September 2020 will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks as the countries are removed from the travel corridors list.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
UK - Trade barriers removed to boost business
In the financial year 2019/2020, the Department for International Trade (DIT) has removed 175 trade barriers to trade across 61 countries worldwide, opening new global markets for British exporters.
British businesses can now export more freely and openly and invest in global markets.
Barriers include unnecessary, legal, regulatory, or administrative requirements. This includes labelling restrictions, out-of-date regulations, and licensing requirements.
Scotland - New measures to drive down infection rate
Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced by the First Minister today (Tuesday) as Scotland faces an upsurge in cases.
The new restrictions focus on no household visits and a 10pm closing time for all hospitality settings.
Singapore - Piloting a new business travel pass for senior executives in Singapore with regional or international responsibilities who need to travel regularly for official and business purposes
FACILITATING ESSENTIAL TRAVEL THROUGH BUSINESS TRAVEL PASS PILOT
- In June 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce stated that studies were ongoing on how to facilitate business travel in a safe and calibrated manner. We are piloting a new business travel pass for senior executives in Singapore with regional or international responsibilities who need to travel regularly for official and business purposes.
- Travellers on this pass will be required to abide by a strict controlled itinerary when they travel overseas for work. Upon return, the traveller will be given the option of doing a COVID-19 test in lieu of Stay-Home Notice (SHN) and self-isolate until the COVID-19 test results are out.
- To ensure that we can carefully monitor the public health outcomes of this pilot, the number of passes will be strictly limited in the initial phase. If the pilot is successful, and public health measures are fully abided by, we will consider expanding the scheme in a safe and calibrated manner.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Thailand - Procedures for Non Thai Nationals Wishing To Apply For Certificate of Entry (COE) To Enter Thailand In October 2020
Currently, the following types of visa are NOT permitted to enter Thailand:
- Tourist Visa Holders TR);
- Transit Passenger (TS);
- Retirement Visa Holders (O-A / O-X);
- Short Term Business Visitors;
- Volunteers (O);
- Sports Visa Holders (S);
- Monks and other religious visa holders (R); and
- Non-formal students visa holder (such as language schools, diving schools, boxing schools)
New Zealand - Seasonal work visa available to more people
The Government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries while ensuring New Zealanders, who have lost jobs due to COVID-19, have the chance to find new employment.
“Two key sectors we are moving to help are horticulture and wine growing. These sectors are among a range of industries performing critical roles in supporting New Zealand’s COVID economic recovery and generating vital export earnings.
So, it’s important we support them to keep going, while ensuring that, where there are job opportunities, New Zealanders are given a fair chance at filling them,” Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi said.
Vietnam - The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for temporary medical surveillance of incoming travellers entering Vietnam for more than 14 days
The arrivals include diplomatic and official passport holders, investors, high-tech workers, business managers, international students, and family members of Vietnamese citizens.
Prior to their entry, inbound travellers shall have to register if they wish to stay at hotels or other accommodations selected by provincial/municipal People’s Committees.
Inbound travellers shall be required to have certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test issued within three to five days prior to their entry.
Australia - International Arrival Caps Increased To Allow More Australians To Return Home
The National Cabinet met on 18 September to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent progress following the Victorian outbreak, easing restrictions (including international border measures), helping Australians prepare to go back to work in a COVID-safe environment and getting the economy moving again.
National Cabinet continues to work together to address issues and find solutions to the health and economic consequences of COVID-19.
Australia has done well on both the health and economic fronts compared to most countries around the world.
New Zealand - More border exceptions for critical roles
The Government has established class exceptions for border entry for a limited number of veterinarians, deep sea fishing crew, as well as agricultural and horticultural machinery operators.
“Tight border restrictions remain the backbone of the Government’s border strategy to protect New Zealand against COVID-19 and ensure New Zealand citizens and residents can return home,” Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said.
Monday, September 21, 2020
UK - New package to support and enforce self-isolation
People will be required by law to self-isolate from 28 September, supported by payment of £500 for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result.
New fines for those breaching self-isolation rules will start at £1,000 – bringing this in line with the penalty for breaking quarantine after international travel - but could increase to up to £10,000 for repeat offences and for the most egregious breaches, including for those preventing others from self-isolating.
UK - Restrictions for more areas in north west, West Yorkshire and midlands to tackle rising infection rates
- Further restrictions introduced across parts of north west, midlands and West Yorkshire to curb rising infection rates, agreed in collaboration with local leaders
- Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington and Halton escalated to areas of intervention, with new restrictions in Wolverhampton, Oadby and Wigston, and parts of Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale
- Regulations and guidance to come into force from Tuesday
In close discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed to introduce local measures in several parts of the north and midlands.
UK - New information campaign to help Brits prepare for EU travel changes
A new public information campaign is being launched on Friday 18 September by the UK government to help British travellers prepare for changes when visiting Europe from 1 January 2021, following the end of the UK’s transition period.
- rules around passports, access to healthcare, driving, pet travel and mobile phone roaming in EU and EFTA countries are changing from 1 January 2021
- travellers are urged to visit gov.uk/transition to check the specific actions they may need to take
- the safety and wellbeing of British travellers remains the Government’s priority, and anyone planning to go abroad should always check travel advice on GOV.UK
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Lady Gaga - 911
Call 911! This Chromatica is on a roll to get all of us onto the dance floor, definitely one of the best albums in 2020.
Carrie Underwood - ACM Awards Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th Anniv...
My heart melts whenever Carrie sings. Love her to bits!
Friday, September 18, 2020
Thailand - Cabinet approves long-stay visitor proposal starting next month
The Cabinet has approved a Special Tourist Visa proposal to to allow long-stay visitors to enter the country, subject to quarantine and other requirements, allowing eligible visitors to stay in the country for a maximum of 270 days.
UK - Thailand and Singapore added to travel corridor exempt list for England
From 4am Saturday 19 September 2020, people arriving in England from Thailand and Singapore will not need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.
People arriving in England from Slovenia and Guadeloupe from 4am Saturday 19 September will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks as the countries are removed from the travel exemptions list.
- Thailand and Singapore added to list of travel corridors for England having been assessed by the Joint Biosecurity Centre as posing a lower infection risk
- Slovenia and Guadeloupe removed from list of travel corridors for England following data showing a significant increase in confirmed cases
- travellers urged to check the latest advice from the FCDO before travelling and will be required to fill in a passenger locator form before returning home
Taylor Swift - betty (Live from the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards)
Great to see TS returning to her country roots, the good 'ol times.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
HKSAR - Government continues to relax social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance in a gradual and orderly manner
The Government will gazette directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I) on September 16 to continue to relax social distancing measures in a gradual and orderly manner.
The relevant measures will take effect at 0.00am on September 18 for a period of seven days till September 24.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
China - Beijing's instant departure tax refund service lauded by overseas shoppers
During the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services, the instant departure tax refund service provided by the Wangfujing Department Store shopping experience area in Hall E5 won praise from fair attendees.
South Korea - Eased social distancing means restaurants can open past 9 p.m.
The social distancing status of Level 2.5, which had been in effect for the past two weeks, was eased on Sept. 14 at midnight to Level 2, meaning restaurants, coffee shop chains and private education institutes with under 300 students are allowed to resume regular operations.
New Zealand - Extensions for NZ resident visa holders overseas
Resident visa holders currently outside New Zealand whose travel conditions are about to expire will get an extension or new visa.
The Minister of Immigration recognises New Zealand's current border restrictions have significantly impacted offshore visa holders, especially those unable to travel here to start their new resident visa or those with a resident visa recently expired or expiring soon.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Japan - Application for Visa or Letter of Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into Japan for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
Foreign nationals/people who are willing to enter or re-enter Japan through “Residence Track” of trial measures need either a new visa or the “Letter of Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into Japan” (hereinafter referred to as “Re-entry Confirmation Letter”), issued by Embassies or Consulates of Japan (for Taiwan, Taipei Kaohsiung offices of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association) (hereinafter referred to as “Japan’s overseas establishments”) in your country/region.
Japan / Singapore - Resumption of Essential Business Travel Between Japan and Singapore
Following subsequent consultations and arrangements, the foreign ministers of Japan and Singapore issued a joint press statement (PDF)
on September 11, and the Embassy of Japan in Singapore will begin procedures for the use of the Business Track from September 18.
on September 11, and the Embassy of Japan in Singapore will begin procedures for the use of the Business Track from September 18.Sunday, September 13, 2020
楊丞琳 Rainie Yang -〈BAD LADY〉Official HD MV
楊丞琳 出道二十週年大逆轉
挑戰TRAP新舞曲 重拾舞鞋完成唱跳夢
〈BAD LADY〉
曲：Karencici
詞：鯨魚Whale
剛剛醒過來
燈火夜闌珊 外賣 好慢
皮囊千千萬
越好看越不好玩 好爛
管我運動褲搭什麼外套
乖乖的弟弟
別讓我傷心
管我怎麼哭笑怎麼撒嬌
我不做自己
誰做我自己
BAD BAD LADY
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要不要
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慢歌都有毒
誰給個節奏 嘔吐 跳舞
找個另一半
再愛個如假包換 我敢
管我運動褲搭什麼外套
乖乖的弟弟
別讓我傷心
管我怎麼哭笑怎麼撒嬌
我不做自己
誰做我自己
BAD BAD LADY
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挑戰TRAP新舞曲 重拾舞鞋完成唱跳夢
〈BAD LADY〉
曲：Karencici
詞：鯨魚Whale
剛剛醒過來
燈火夜闌珊 外賣 好慢
皮囊千千萬
越好看越不好玩 好爛
管我運動褲搭什麼外套
乖乖的弟弟
別讓我傷心
管我怎麼哭笑怎麼撒嬌
我不做自己
誰做我自己
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
要不要
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
要不要
BAD BAD LADY
慢歌都有毒
誰給個節奏 嘔吐 跳舞
找個另一半
再愛個如假包換 我敢
管我運動褲搭什麼外套
乖乖的弟弟
別讓我傷心
管我怎麼哭笑怎麼撒嬌
我不做自己
誰做我自己
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
BAD BAD LADY
要不要
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Friday, September 11, 2020
田馥甄 Hebe Tien《諷刺的情書 The Irony of Love》Official Music Video
今日首播！
諷刺是—
在被一段承諾傷得遍體鱗傷後，又懷抱希望去擁抱另一段承諾。
無懼未來，所信當下的真實與真誠，對於眼前命中注定的唯一 深信不疑。
#諷刺的情書
作詞：丁世光
作曲：丁世光
愛過幾個人 篤定的眼神 差點以為世界多天真
糾纏幾回合 問自己要不要這麼笨 屢次揮霍信任
當夜讓房間失溫 才曉得心要止疼 忘卻要是本能就好了
我執迷的 渴求的 愛綻放的煙火
被熄滅了 冷卻了 是否我還不夠虔誠
讓一個人 活著的 是不自知的溫柔
那糖果盒子打開以後 唯一真相是你不屬於我
從前笑別人 寫言情為生 好成那樣哪裡有可能
寫文字的人 怎麼冷靜寫自己愚蠢 落款是淚痕
當咖啡店也清冷 祇能回寓所出神 似乎還有事情要做
我焚燒的 吹散的 是諷刺的情書
將我淹沒的窒息的 是你鎮定的信口開河
讓一個人重生的 是不自知的溫柔
這並不是甚麼塞翁的傳說 祇是兩個隨風的靈魂錯過
談不上失去甚麼 怎能為沒發生的事難過 我們終究要對自己坦誠
我執迷的 渴求的 愛綻放的煙火
被熄滅了 冷卻了 莫非夢得還不夠虔誠
讓一個人 活著的 是不自知的溫柔
那糖果盒子打開以後 唯一真相是你不屬於我
這諷刺的情書
將我淹沒的窒息的 是你諱莫如深的信口開河
讓一個人重生的 是不自知的溫柔
這並不是甚麼塞翁的傳說 祇是兩個隨風的靈魂錯過
愛過幾個人 篤定的眼神 好像這個世界多天真
諷刺是—
在被一段承諾傷得遍體鱗傷後，又懷抱希望去擁抱另一段承諾。
無懼未來，所信當下的真實與真誠，對於眼前命中注定的唯一 深信不疑。
#諷刺的情書
作詞：丁世光
作曲：丁世光
愛過幾個人 篤定的眼神 差點以為世界多天真
糾纏幾回合 問自己要不要這麼笨 屢次揮霍信任
當夜讓房間失溫 才曉得心要止疼 忘卻要是本能就好了
我執迷的 渴求的 愛綻放的煙火
被熄滅了 冷卻了 是否我還不夠虔誠
讓一個人 活著的 是不自知的溫柔
那糖果盒子打開以後 唯一真相是你不屬於我
從前笑別人 寫言情為生 好成那樣哪裡有可能
寫文字的人 怎麼冷靜寫自己愚蠢 落款是淚痕
當咖啡店也清冷 祇能回寓所出神 似乎還有事情要做
我焚燒的 吹散的 是諷刺的情書
將我淹沒的窒息的 是你鎮定的信口開河
讓一個人重生的 是不自知的溫柔
這並不是甚麼塞翁的傳說 祇是兩個隨風的靈魂錯過
談不上失去甚麼 怎能為沒發生的事難過 我們終究要對自己坦誠
我執迷的 渴求的 愛綻放的煙火
被熄滅了 冷卻了 莫非夢得還不夠虔誠
讓一個人 活著的 是不自知的溫柔
那糖果盒子打開以後 唯一真相是你不屬於我
這諷刺的情書
將我淹沒的窒息的 是你諱莫如深的信口開河
讓一個人重生的 是不自知的溫柔
這並不是甚麼塞翁的傳說 祇是兩個隨風的靈魂錯過
愛過幾個人 篤定的眼神 好像這個世界多天真
Washington - IRS adds six more forms to list that can be signed digitally; 16 now available
On August 28, the IRS announced that it would temporarily allow the use of digital signatures on certain formsthat cannot be filed electronically. September 10, the agency added several more forms (PDF) to that list.
The IRS made this decision to help protect the health of taxpayers and tax professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The change will help to reduce in-person contact and lessen the risk to taxpayers and tax professionals, allowing both groups to work remotely to timely file forms.
Washington - IRS highlights higher penalties for some tax returns filed after Sept. 14
The Internal Revenue Service today urged individuals who owe taxes but have not yet filed for 2019 to act now to avoid larger penalties that, by law, start after September 14.
The tax deadline was July 15 this year. Taxpayers who submitted an extension have until October 15 to file and do not face the failure to file penalty if they file their taxes by that deadline.
But taxpayers need to remember that an extension to file is not an extension to pay. Any taxes they owed after the July 15 deadline are subject to the failure to pay penalty and interest.
South Korea - Visa Application for Approved Fast Lane Applicants (with effect from 11 Sep 2020)
Who may apply
- Essential business and official travellers who hold a visa-required passport (click country list) and who receive the isolation exemption approval from the relevant government agencies in Korea.
NOTE:
① Approved fast lane applicants refer to applicants who receive approval for isolation exemption from 04 September 2020 onwards.
② Applicants who received approval for isolation exemption before 04 September 2020 (i.e before the commencement of ROK-Singapore Fast Lane) are not eligible to apply for visa using the requirements and procedures listed on this page.
- Essential business and official travellers who hold a visa-required passport (click country list) and who receive the isolation exemption approval from the relevant government agencies in Korea.
NOTE:
① Approved fast lane applicants refer to applicants who receive approval for isolation exemption from 04 September 2020 onwards.
② Applicants who received approval for isolation exemption before 04 September 2020 (i.e before the commencement of ROK-Singapore Fast Lane) are not eligible to apply for visa using the requirements and procedures listed on this page.
China - Shanghai adjusts its quarantine policies starting on Sept 12
Quarantine policies for international travelers to Shanghai with their final destination in neighboring Jiangsu, Zhejiang or Anhui provinces will undergo some adjustments starting on Sept 12, the Shanghai government's leading group for combating COVID-19 said on Sept 10.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
UK - Bill introduced to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom
Bill introduced to protect trade and jobs across the UK by preventing new burdens on business when the Transition Period ends.
- Bill introduced to protect trade and jobs across the UK by preventing new burdens on business when the Transition Period ends
- transfer of powers from the EU to the UK government to invest in businesses and communities across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland as we recover from COVID-19
- a new independent Office for the Internal Market (OIM) to be set up within the Competition and Markets Authority to monitor the smooth running of trade within the United Kingdom
- the Bill will also set out limited and reasonable steps to ensure that the government is always able to deliver on its commitments to the people of Northern Ireland
A new Bill to protect jobs and trade across the whole of the United Kingdom after the Transition Period ends will be introduced to Parliament (9 September 2020).
UK - Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks.
- scheme provides a safety net to further protect jobs where a business is required to close
- comes in addition to billions of pounds of existing loans, grants and tax breaks as well as the Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
Malaysia - Entry Restrictions of Foreign Travelers (eg. from USA, India, UK, France, Germany, Philippines, Indonesia etc) to Malaysia effective from 7 September 2020
Effective from 7 September 2020, the Government of Malaysia is imposing entry restrictions into Malaysia on foreign travelers who are travelling from countries that have recorded over 150,000 COVID-19 cases, as listed below:
- The United States of America
- Brazil
- India
- Russia
- Peru
- Colombia
- South Africa
- Mexico
- Spain
- Argentina
- Chile
- Iran
- The United Kingdom
- Bangladesh
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- France
- Turkey
- Italy
- Germany
- Iraq
- The Philippines
- Indonesia
The entry restrictions include travelers who are citizens of/holders of long-term passes of the countries listed above, who are residing in or traveling from those countries.
India - Government issues SOP for partial reopening of schools & institutions
Health Ministry issues SOP for partial opening of schools of class 9th to 12th standard, students are allowed to attend school to clear doubts on a voluntary basis from 21 September.
SOPs also issued for entrepreneurship training institutions and higher institutions.
Hong Kong - Social distancing rules to be relaxed
The Government will further relax social distancing measures on September 11, Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan announced.
The maximum number of people allowed to be seated together at one table at catering business premises will be increased from two to four, while other requirements and restrictions will remain in effect.
The maximum number of people allowed to be seated together at one table at catering business premises will be increased from two to four, while other requirements and restrictions will remain in effect.
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
UK - Islands policy introduced to travel corridors
People arriving in England from Crete, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos or Zakynthos from 4am Wednesday 9 September will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.
Singapore - Advisory to employers with Malaysian employees entering Singapore under Periodic Commuting Arrangement
Singapore-based companies that wish to apply for their Malaysian employees to enter Singapore under the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) may now submit their applications online and can refer to the SafeTravel website for more information on the requirements and application process.
Monday, September 07, 2020
Malaysia - Temporary travel restriction on nationals of the Islamic Republic of Iran, into Malaysia effective 7 September 2020
The Embassy of Malaysia would like to inform that due to serious concern over the recent increase in the number of confirmed imported COVID- 19 cases detected at the international points of entry to Malaysia among travelers proceeding from the 23 countries including Iran, the Government of Malaysia has decided to impose a temporary travel restriction on nationals of the Islamic Republic of Iran, into Malaysia effective 7 September 2020.
The restriction is a temporary measure and will be reviewed regularly.
Singapore - Implementation of special travel arrangement with South Korea
On 2 September 2020, Singapore and the Republic of Korea (ROK) agreed to implement the Fast Lane for essential business and official travel between Singapore and the ROK.
The SafeTravel Pass is a mandatory document for in-bound travelers for essential business and official travel from the ROK to Singapore via the Singapore-ROK Fast Lane.
Sunday, September 06, 2020
陳零九 Nine Chen feat. 愷樂 Butterfly【戀人殺 Home Love】Official Music Video
愷樂准备好了，藉着陳零九试水温以《戀人殺 》复出。
戀人殺 Home Love
作曲 Composer：陳零九 Nine Chen
作詞 Lyricist：陳零九 Nine Chen
演唱 Artist：陳零九 Nine Chen、愷樂
愷樂/
HEY睜開眼呀 你打噴嚏的樣子 讓我瘋狂 太萌
你突然靠近 讓我心噗通噗通 被你的壞笑命中
有點肉 又不會長太瘦 愛電動 打打籃球 看動漫熬夜配粥
不抽菸 也不太喝酒 廢在房間揮霍 浪漫的小小宇宙
零九/
話少不多說 剩下的關燈做 累了我幫你按摩
簡單生活 黏每個周末 看太陽日出日落
合/
OH BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY GIRL
甜到想要咬一口 WOO
無法控制的衝動
BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY BOY
粉紅泡泡別戳破
我的你與眾不同
NA NA NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
BABY GIRL BABY BOY
NA NA NA NA NA NA
我的你與眾不同
零九/
我期待下班 期待回家 期待放空 也期待放假
期待和你膩在一起看電影配爆米花 嗯 先不玩狼人殺
那些不好笑的節目不要找我上 那些老掉牙的梗真的超級尬
尬電 尬電 我先聽首高爾宣
叫垃圾食物 在客廳跳個舞
累了就睡覺 起床抱抱 多麼美好 愛的城堡
最高等級毒藥 上癮怎麼戒掉
幸福不用祈禱 只要你一個微笑
愷樂/
我們在一起 孤單掰掰
我們在一起 幸福膜拜
享受著現在 戀愛寫成題材
都來自我們的愛
合/
OH BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY GIRL
甜到想要咬一口 WOO
無法控制的衝動
BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY BOY
粉紅泡泡別戳破
我的你與眾不同
NA NA NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
BABY GIRL BABY BOY
NA NA NA NA NA NA
我的你與眾不同
戀人殺 Home Love
作曲 Composer：陳零九 Nine Chen
作詞 Lyricist：陳零九 Nine Chen
演唱 Artist：陳零九 Nine Chen、愷樂
愷樂/
HEY睜開眼呀 你打噴嚏的樣子 讓我瘋狂 太萌
你突然靠近 讓我心噗通噗通 被你的壞笑命中
有點肉 又不會長太瘦 愛電動 打打籃球 看動漫熬夜配粥
不抽菸 也不太喝酒 廢在房間揮霍 浪漫的小小宇宙
零九/
話少不多說 剩下的關燈做 累了我幫你按摩
簡單生活 黏每個周末 看太陽日出日落
合/
OH BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY GIRL
甜到想要咬一口 WOO
無法控制的衝動
BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY BOY
粉紅泡泡別戳破
我的你與眾不同
NA NA NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
BABY GIRL BABY BOY
NA NA NA NA NA NA
我的你與眾不同
零九/
我期待下班 期待回家 期待放空 也期待放假
期待和你膩在一起看電影配爆米花 嗯 先不玩狼人殺
那些不好笑的節目不要找我上 那些老掉牙的梗真的超級尬
尬電 尬電 我先聽首高爾宣
叫垃圾食物 在客廳跳個舞
累了就睡覺 起床抱抱 多麼美好 愛的城堡
最高等級毒藥 上癮怎麼戒掉
幸福不用祈禱 只要你一個微笑
愷樂/
我們在一起 孤單掰掰
我們在一起 幸福膜拜
享受著現在 戀愛寫成題材
都來自我們的愛
合/
OH BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY GIRL
甜到想要咬一口 WOO
無法控制的衝動
BABY BABY BABY BABY BABY BOY
粉紅泡泡別戳破
我的你與眾不同
NA NA NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA NA NA
BABY GIRL BABY BOY
NA NA NA NA NA NA
我的你與眾不同
Saturday, September 05, 2020
Lady Gaga - VMA Performance 2020
This is the Gaga-ism we expect and with Ari in the mix, this is why they won BIG on VMA night.
Friday, September 04, 2020
Malaysia - Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) March 18th, 2020 to December 31st, 2020
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, effective from 24 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.
The Government of Malaysia has decided that any person entering Malaysia from abroad will be subjected to a compulsory quarantine at any of the Quarantine Stations designated by the Government of Malaysia, in line with the provisions of Section 15 (1) Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Malaysia - Entry Restrictions For Long Term Visa Holders From India, Indonesia And The Philippines From 7 September 2020
The Government of Malaysia has announced on 1 September 2020 that beginning 7 September 2020, all Long Term Visa holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines will not be allowed to enter Malaysia.
Thursday, September 03, 2020
India - Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4)
Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) dated 29 August 2020.
China - Opening-up measures ease investment hurdles
China has taken a series of measures to further open its manufacturing sector to overseas companies, which has significantly boosted foreign investors' confidence in the nation's gigantic market and attracted more overseas investments, experts said.
Dubai - Dubai launches Global Retirement Programme that offers resident expatriates and foreigners aged 55 and above the opportunity to enjoy the emirate’s distinctive lifestyle.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Government announced the launch of Retire in Dubai, a global retirement programme that offers resident expatriates and foreigners aged 55 and above the opportunity to enjoy the emirate’s distinctive lifestyle.
The first such scheme in the region, Retire in Dubai is spearheaded by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) in collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai).
The new initiative showcases Dubai as the world’s preferred retirement destination.
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Singapore - Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from COVID-19 affected areas
General precautions
Employers and employees should continue to be vigilant and adopt the following precautions where relevant:
- Employers should defer all work-related travel plans and regularly check the Ministry of Health (MOH) website for the latest update on the COVID-19 situation.
- Employers should remind employees of MOH’s travel advisory to defer all travel abroad and inform employees of the employers’ HR policies on the treatment of employees who travel abroad during this period, whether work-related or non-work related.
- Employers should also obtain a health and travel declaration from their employees, on whether they have travelled overseas recently, or if they have any upcoming overseas travel plans.
Singapore - Implementation of special travel arrangements with Brunei, China, Malaysia and New Zealand
As Singapore progressively reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore has implemented special travel arrangements with some countries/regions to facilitate travel while safeguarding public health.
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
UK - Restrictions lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire
- Positive progress means 2 households can mix again in areas including Bolton, Stockport, Trafford, Hyndburn and Burnley
- Some improvements in Leicester, with current restrictions remaining in place for a further 2 weeks as cases remain high
Following discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed this week’s changes to local restrictions in some parts of England.
UK - Government has changed the law so most renters have a 6 month notice period
The government is continuing to help renters with an unprecedented package of support measures.
Legislation has now been introduced, so landlords must now give tenants 6 months’ notice before they can evict until March 2021, except in the most serious of cases, such as incidents of anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse perpetrators.
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