Japan - Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the time being, foreign nationals categorized below are denied permission to enter Japan as ones who fall under the Article 5, paragraph (1), item (xiv) of Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, unless exceptional circumstances are found.

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US - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Offices Preparing to Reopen on June 4

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS is readying offices to reopen on or after June 4. 

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Myanmar - Announcement on Extension of the Precautionary Restriction Measures Related to Control of COVID-19 Pandemic until 15 May 2020

In order to continue its effective measures to protect the populations in the country from the risks of importation and spread of COVID-19, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has extended the aforementioned entry restriction measures until 15 May 2020.

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Singapore - Extended Tax Filing Deadlines

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has implemented the following measures for the safety and well-being of taxpayers in view of the COVID-19 situation.

Extension of Tax Filing Deadlines 

As part of support measures to help taxpayers in light of the COVID-19 situation, IRAS is providing an automatic extension of deadlines for tax filing for individuals and businesses.

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WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance that provides relief to individuals and businesses affected by travel disruptions arising from the COVID-19 emergency.

The guidance includes the following:

Revenue Procedure 2020-20 (PDF), which provides that, under certain circumstances, up to 60 consecutive calendar days of U.S. presence that are presumed to arise from travel disruptions caused by the COVID-19 emergency will not be counted for purposes of determining U.S. tax residency and for purposes of determining whether an individual qualifies for tax treaty benefits for income from personal services performed in the United States;

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Singapore - Ministry of Trade's Tightened List of Essential Services and Measures for Workplaces Which Remain Open

On 21 April 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced that fewer businesses will be permitted to operate during the Circuit Breaker. 

This will further reduce the number of workers who have to physically go to work, so that we can minimise the movement and interaction of people, and curb the spread of COVID-19. 

Supermarkets and wet markets will continue to operate as per normal during the Circuit Breaker and Extended Circuit Breaker period.

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Singapore - PM Lee's address on extension of 'circuit breaker' measures

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed the nation on Tuesday (Apr 21), giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore as well as the "circuit breaker" period. 

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Australia - Employers need to get ready for JobKeeper

The new JobKeeper Payment has passed through parliament and the Australian Taxation Office is working to assist businesses to access the scheme, helping them to retain their employees.

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Vietnam - Gov’t not to loosen entry restrictions until month end due to COVID-19

Entry restrictions will not be eased until April 30, according to the latest announcement released by the Government Office.

Under the announcement, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Public Security to continue tightening entry control.

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