Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Singapore - Short Term Visitors from Australia (excluding Victoria state) and Vietnam allowed to enter Singapore from October 8 via Air Travel Pass application

On 30 September 2020, Singapore announced the lifting of border restrictions to allow entry of visitors travelling from Australia (excluding Victoria State) and Vietnam. 

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
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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.

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.

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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.

READ MORE HERE

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!



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