Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be the world’s first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application for digital health verification, starting with passengers travelling from Singapore to London from 15 to 28 March 2021.
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Friday, March 05, 2021
Germany - German Chancellor Angela Merkel outlines next steps towards easing restrictions
At the next steps towards easing restrictions and reached agreement on five steps. Of these, the first is that certain regional restrictions have already been lifted for schools a few days prior to 1 March, and from 1 March also for hairdressers, i.e. since the beginning of March.
Thursday, March 04, 2021
HKSAR - Government extends social distancing measures till March 17, 2021
The Government gazetted the 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) to maintain the social distancing measures currently in place, and strengthen infection control measures in catering business premises in view of the recent cluster of cases.
The directions and specifications will take effect on March 4, 2021 for a period of 14 days till March 17, 2021.
RAIN (비) - WHY DON’T WE (Feat. 청하 (CHUNG HA)) MV
He is back!
반복 반복 got me traumatized xx
그땐 난 널 생각하지 in my mind
Oh baby everytime I think of you
난 안정이 되고 it’s so good
Oh baby baby Oh yeah yeah
갖고 싶은 건 없어 baby Imma boss xx
I don’t wanna waste time no more xx
난 너랑 나 단둘이
지금이라도 날아가고 싶어
You aint gotta worry bout
너무 걱정하지마 baby
하나 난 우리 둘을 지켜 Settle down
It’s forever now 대충 내려놔
잠시만이라도 잠시만이라도
Why don’t we Why don’t we
Why don’t we We we we we we
Why don’t we Why don’t we Why don’t we
제정신이 아닐 때가 가끔씩 (가끔씩)
다 잊은 다음 던져버린 후 너하고
두근대는 낮 속에서부터 깜깜깜한 밤까지
매일이 네가 이야기해 준 날 같아
하나 난 우리 둘을 지켜 Settle down
It’s forever now 대충 내려놔
잠시만이라도 잠시만이라도
Why don’t we Why don’t we
Why don’t we We we we we we
Why don’t we Why don’t we Why don’t we
떠나고만 싶어 저기 somewhere
자나 깨나 너의 옆 지킬 거라고 말했잖아 내가
everything is excuse For today
Why don’t we Why don’t we
Why don’t we We we we we we
Why don’t we Why don’t we Why don’t we
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Singapore - From 1 May 2021, all Dependant's Pass holders who wish to work during their stay in Singapore will need an applicable work pass (such as an EP, S Pass or Work Permit) instead of an LOC
From 1 May 2021, all Dependant's Pass holders who wish to work during their stay in Singapore will need an applicable work pass (such as an EP, S Pass or Work Permit) instead of an LOC.
DP holders who are business owners may be eligible to continue running their businesses on an LOC if they meet specified criteria.
China - Resolution plans for banks, insurers soon
China will launch standardized and unified requirements for large and medium-sized banking and insurance institutions to make resolution plans.
Commonly known as "living wills", resolution plans are detailed strategies for orderly resolution of material financial distress or failure of institutions. They help prevent systemic risks and maintain financial stability during such circumstances.
UK - Global Travel Taskforce meets to map out safe return to international travel
Government meets with industry players to develop a safe and sustainable plan to restart international travel.
- group will focus on developing a framework to enable more international travel
- key industry players from the aviation, maritime, cruise, international rail and tourism sectors to play a critical role in developing recommendations
- plan will be underpinned by the latest scientific data, keeping the country safe from new COVID variants
The Secretary of State Grant Shapps has today (2 March 2021) chaired the first meeting of the new Global Travel Taskforce to set out a plan for restarting international travel in a safe and sustainable way.
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Taiwan - Starting from March 1, Taiwan to again allow non-R.O.C. nationals to visit Taiwan for medical purposes under certain conditions to continue providing quality medical care services
On February 24, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in consideration of the stable coronavirus situation and adequate medical capacities in Taiwan, it would again conditionally allow non-R.O.C. nationals to enter Taiwan for medical purposes.
The CECC pointed out that international patients may, except for non-urgent medical care needs including health checkups, and aesthetic medicine, provide relevant documents to medical institutions to apply for receiving medical care in Taiwan starting from March 1.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (the MOHW) will make the final decision on applications after reviewing the necessity, continuity, and risk of the treatment for applicants, in a bid to ensure non-R.O.C. nationals can receive medical care in Taiwan.
European Union (EU) - Tourism MEPs advocate common criteria for safe and clean travel
EU criteria for safe and clean tourism, including a common vaccination certificate, should be a part of a new EU strategy on sustainable tourism, said MEPs.
The draft resolution on establishing an EU strategy for sustainable tourism, adopted by Transport and Tourism Committee on Thursday by 47 votes in favour and 2 against, urges EU countries to include the tourism and travel sectors in their recovery plans and consider temporarily reducing VAT on these services.
Monday, March 01, 2021
Singapore - Receive Direct Tax Bills this Tax Season 2021
To enhance the tax filing experience, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) will be sending tax bills directly to selected taxpayers in place of filing notices this season.
IRAS will also be rolling out new initiatives to simplify tax filing for the self-employed.
Selected commission agents and private hire car/taxi drivers will get to enjoy No-Filing Service (NFS) for the first time, and more sole-proprietorships will experience easier filing with the increase in revenue threshold for 2-line statement from $100,000 to $200,000.
Taxpayers can also expect a new look for their tax notices this year, with improved design for an easy read.
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