Japan imposes emergency coronavirus border controls for travelers from China

The Japanese government on Friday imposed emergency border controls on travelers from China, due to a surge in the number of coronavirus cases there.

READ THE NEWS HERE

India - Covid-19 test mandatory for travellers from 6 locations including Singapore

India will make a Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from January 1. 

READ THE GUIDELINES HERE

Hong Kong - From December 29, compulsory nucleic acid testing for inbound travellers will be replaced by rapid antigen tests that should be done for five consecutive days after arrival

The Government announced December 28 that from December 29 compulsory nucleic acid testing for inbound travellers will be replaced by rapid antigen tests that should be done for five consecutive days after arrival.

READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE 

REFER TO THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE 

READ THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS HERE

China to Relax Travel Restrictions Starting January 8, 2023

Starting from January 8, 2023, China will no longer conduct nucleic acid tests and centralized quarantine for all inbound travelers, and measures to control the number of international passenger flights will be lifted.

READ MORE HERE

My Last Youtube Video for 2022 Premiering on 25 December at 9pm SGT!

Phi Phi Island + Maya Bay + Khai Island Phuket + Patong Beach + Bangkok in December 2022.

Remember to keep on smiling!

Singapore - Launch of the Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) scheme to support firms’ expansion plans

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), together with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and participating economic agencies, has launched the Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) scheme.

READ MORE HERE

Hong Kong - The Government will cancel the three-day amber code restrictions on travellers arriving from overseas places or Taiwan, with effect from December 14

The Government will cancel the three-day amber code restrictions on travellers arriving from overseas places or Taiwan, with effect from December 14.

Inbound travellers will still be required to undergo nucleic acid tests under the "test-and-go" arrangement at the airport on the day of arrival in Hong Kong and on Day 2 after arrival, as well as daily rapid antigen tests until Day 5.

READ MORE HERE 

蔡依林 Jolin Tsai《親愛的對象 Untitled》Official MV ｜「關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事」電影主題曲

好可爱的奶奶。

Hong Kong - Electronic Services for Visa Application Extended to all Visa Application Types

The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced November 29 that with immediate effect, electronic services for visa application have been extended to all visa application types including visas/entry permits for visits, employment, investment, training, residence and study.

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Taiwan encourages firms to retain migrant workers long-term

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has called on more local businesses to apply for a new program launched this year which can extend the 12-year contractual limitation of their migrant workers if they meet certain conditions.

READ MORE HERE

Youtube Video on Busan and Seoul Premiering on 27 November at 9pm SGT!

Travelling in Busan and Seoul in November 2022, a collage of photos, TikTok videos and IG stories. Youtube video premiering on 27 November @ 9pm SGT. Enjoy!

European Union - Parliament approves landmark rules to boost gender equality on corporate boards

1. 40% of non-executive director posts should go to the under-represented sex
2. Dissuasive penalties for companies that do not comply with the rules
3. Small and medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 250 employees will be excluded

By July 2026, all big publicly listed companies in the EU will have to take measures to increase women’s presence at their helm.

READ MORE HERE

UK and Switzerland agree three-year extension to the Services Mobility Agreement, enabling UK professionals to work in Switzerland without a permit for up to 90 days

• UK and Switzerland agree three-year extension to the Services Mobility Agreement (SMA), enabling UK professionals to work in Switzerland for up to 90 days a year permit free

• Extension welcomed by UK services industry, which accounts for around 80% of the UK’s GDP and workforce

• News comes ahead of negotiations on an ambitious new trade deal between the two services superpowers in 2023

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Hong Kong - Government adjusts nucleic acid testing arrangements for inbound travellers to 2 tests from November 21

The Government announced November 17 that the nucleic acid testing arrangements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from overseas places or Taiwan will be adjusted starting from November 21.  

Relevant persons will only be required to undergo nucleic acid tests on the day of arrival at Hong Kong (i.e. “test-and-go” at the airport) and on Day 2 after arrival at Hong Kong, as well as daily rapid antigen tests (RATs) after arrival until Day 7 after arrival at Hong Kong. 

The existing compulsory nucleic acid testing requirement on Day 4 and Day 6 after arrival at Hong Kong will be lifted.

READ MORE HERE

China encourages foreign investment

China's latest move to open its market to foreign investment in the manufacturing sector will contribute to high-quality development, and ensure the stability and security of global industrial and supply chains, market watchers and business leaders said.

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Taiwan to raise weekly arrival cap to 200,000 from December 1

Taiwan will raise the weekly cap on arriving visitors from abroad from the current 150,000 to 200,000 from Dec. 1, after COVID-19 cases in the country declined for five consecutive weeks, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday.

READ THE NEWS HERE 

READ THE NOTICE FROM TAIWAN CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

Ireland - Suspension of re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years

The re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years will remain suspended until further notice.

Children under 16 who are currently residing in the State and who wish to re-enter the State,  must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who holds an in date permission to reside in the State. 

The adult accompanying the child must also provide appropriate documentation to prove they are the legal parent or guardian of the child in question.

READ MORE HERE

China releases measures to optimize COVID-19 response including cutting the COVID-19 quarantine period for close contacts and inbound travelers

The Chinese government on Nov 11 released a circular on further optimizing the COVID-19 response, announcing 20 prevention and control measures.

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USA - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the next year. 

The notice listing the eligible countries will be published in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2022.

READ MORE HERE

Thailand - Cabinet withdraws draft ministerial regulation for foreign land ownership

Many parties have expressed their concerns in response to the October 25th Cabinet endorsement, in principle, of a draft foreign land ownership bill. To address said concerns, the interior ministry will be withdrawing the draft ministerial regulation in favor of conducting public hearings and gathering input from relevant parties.

READ THE NEWS HERE

Thailand - e-Extension system for online visa extension launched

On November 8, 2022 at the Royal Thai Police (Sq.) Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat National Police Commissioner along with Pol. Gen. Roy Ingkapairote, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police, Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakpoomphiphat Satchaphan, commander of the Immigration Bureau launched Thailand's first system to request permission to stay in the Kingdom temporarily by electronic means or "e-Extension".

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New Zealand - Modernised border experience on the way for travellers

A safer and smarter border experience is a step closer after the Customs and Excise (Arrival Information) Amendment Bill passed its first reading in Parliament.

The Bill amends the Customs and Excise Act 2018 to make the obligations for arrival information clearer.

READ MORE HERE

Canada - Minister Wilkinson Highlights Government’s Clean Tech Tax Credit Plan to Build an Economy That Works for Everyone

With one of the world’s most comprehensive and detailed climate plans, a wealth of natural resources and a skilled workforce, Canada is establishing itself as a global supplier of choice for clean energy in a net-zero world. 

Governments worldwide are looking for reliable, affordable, non-emitting forms of energy, and it is in this context that like-minded nations must come together to ensure a future that is sustainable both economically and environmentally.

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European Union - Parliament wants to clamp down on foreign public subsidies

Government financing of enterprises has been on the rise worldwide, in particular because of China's growing role in the global economy.

Foreign subsidies can have a distortive effect on competitive markets.Parliament wants the European Commission to have the power to investigate and counteract market-distorting foreign subsidies granted to companies set to acquire EU businesses or take part in EU public procurement.

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Singapore - Speech by Minister of Manpower Regarding Integrating Work Pass Holders

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also plans to pilot a Settling-In Programme for new S Pass holders next year, to familiarise them with working in Singapore and to encourage positive interaction with locals within and beyond the workplace.

READ THE SPEECH HERE

Taiwan to launch digital custom declaration service

Taiwan will soon launch a digital service which will allow people entering or exiting Taiwan to declare assets such as gold and currency online, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Friday.

Under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Cross-border Declaration and Reporting, people entering or exiting Taiwan with more than NT$100,000 in Taiwan dollars, more than US$10,000 in foreign currency, and gold worth more than US$20,000 must declare such valuables with Taiwan customs.

READ MORE HERE

Singapore: Corporate Income Tax Filing – Adopters of Seamless Filing from Software to Enjoy Additional Benefits from 2023

To support more companies and tax agents to adopt seamless filing from software for greater productivity, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is pleased to announce two new benefits for those filing Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Returns (Form C-S 1) seamlessly from software for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2023 to YA 2025.

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Canada - An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, released Canada’s 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan. 

The plan embraces immigration as a strategy to help businesses find workers and to attract the skills required in key sectors—including health care, skilled trades, manufacturing and technology—to manage the social and economic challenges Canada will face in the decades ahead.

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Italy-Canada: the Youth Mobility Agreement enters into force

The Youth Mobility Agreement between Italy and Canada comes into force 1 November 2022, offering vocational training opportunities to young Italians and Canadians aged between 18 and 35 who enter the world of work.

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Vietnam - Fresh policies including foreign exchange administration come into effect from November 2022

Two Government's Decrees and two ministerial-level Circulars are set to take effect from November 2022.

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Denmark - New practice regarding the requirement of a work permit for artists, musicians, performers, etc.

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has changed its practice concerning when an artist, musician, performer etc. and associated staff may be exempt from the requirement of a work permit.

READ MORE HERE

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Official MV

Chalking up more than 27m views in 2 days. 진 (Jin)'s last project before military service.

You and me

끝나지 않을 history

Oh, 나의 우주가 돼 준

우리의 이야기

목적지 없이 흘러가는 저 소행성처럼

나도 그저 떠내려가고 있었어

어둠 속에 찾은 나의 모든 dream

새롭게 시작될 story

When I’m with you

There is no one else

I get heaven to myself

When I’m with you

There is no one else

I feel this way I’ve never felt

You and me

깨지지 않는 별처럼

너의 꿈이 되어

우주를 여행하는

어두운 길을 비춰주는 저 은하수처럼

너는 나를 향해 빛나고 있었어

어둠 속에 찾은 단 하나의 빛

너에게 향하는 나의 길

When I’m with you

There is no one else

I get heaven to myself

When I’m with you

There is no one else

I feel this way I never felt

I feel this way I never felt

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

When I’m with you

There is no one else

I get heaven to myself

When I’m with you

There is no one else

A life, a sparkle in your eyes

Heaven comin’ through

And I love you

And I love you

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Vietnam - Laborers will have maximum three days off to celebrate the 2023 New Year, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)

As the 2023 New Year's Day falls on Sunday, people will be given another day off the next Monday (or January 2, 2023).

This means laborers who work 40-hour per week or 5 days a week will have a three-day holiday for the 2023 New Year, lasting from December 31, 2022 to January 2, 2023.

The others who works 48 hours per week or 6 days a week will have two days off for the upcoming 2023 New Year, from January 1-2, 2023.

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Singapore - Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposes measures to reduce risks to consumers from cryptocurrency trading and enhance standards of stablecoin-related activities

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on 26 October published two consultation papers proposing regulatory measures to reduce the risk of consumer harm from cryptocurrency trading and to support the development of stablecoins as a credible medium of exchange in the digital asset ecosystem. 

These measures will be part of the Payment Services Act.

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Thailand - Cabinet greenlights bill for foreign ownership of land not exceeding 1 rai

The Cabinet has greenlighted a draft ministerial regulation that will enable foreigners to buy a maximum of 1 rai of land in Thailand. 

One of the conditions includes an investment value of at least 40 million baht that must be retained for 3 years.

READ THE NEWS HERE

Into The Wild Experience by Cartier

My "Into The Wild Experience" video premiering on YT tonight at 9pm. Watch it!

UAE - Visa-free travel between UAE, Japan starting 1st November

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that UAE citizens who hold ordinary passports can travel to Japan without the need to obtain a prior visa.

Holders of UAE passports can stay in Japan for up to 30 days each visit for the purpose of tourism or work, starting from 1st November, 2022, without the need to submit an application at the Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, apply for an exemption, or pay any fees.

READ MORE HERE

HKSAR - Chief Executive's Policy Address: Attracting talents, enterprises to boost competitiveness

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, used his maiden Policy Address today (October 19), to outline the Government's strategies to compete for enterprises and talents to strengthen the city’s competitiveness.

Mr Lee's initiatives include setting up an Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) and a Top Talent Pass Scheme as well as enhancing existing talent admission schemes.

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Scotland - A new approach to work. Paper outlines plans for fairer labour market.

A new single rate for the national minimum wage to reflect the increased cost of living, and more effective employment law to protect workers’ rights underpin plans to build a fairer labour market in an independent Scotland, according to Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

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UK - Government update on Corporation Tax

The government has on Friday 14 October, announced that Corporation Tax will increase to 25% from April 2023 as already legislated for, raising around £18 billion a year and acting as a down payment on its full Medium-Term Fiscal Plan.

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USA - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) To Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it will be issuing a regulation that will make available to employers an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023, on top of the 66,000 H-2B visas that are normally available each fiscal year. 

By making these supplemental visas available at the outset of the fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2022, DHS is acting swiftly to address employers’ needs for additional seasonal workers. 

At the same time, DHS and DOL are working together to institute robust protections for U.S. and foreign workers alike, including by ensuring that employers first seek out and recruit American workers for the jobs to be filled, as the visa program requires, and that foreign workers hired are not exploited by unscrupulous employers.

READ MORE HERE

New Zealand - Key visa categories reopened to support business attract top talent

The Government has announced the next steps in their plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world and fill workforce shortages, with the resuming of selections for two residence visa categories visas that will help Kiwi businesses attract talent during the global worker shortage.

READ MORE HERE

[MV] 마마무 (MAMAMOO) - ILLELLA (일낼라)

일낼라 MV premiered 11 Oct 2022!

Hey

One Two Three

밤이 깊어져

단둘이 밤이 길어져

열두시가 뭐가 문제야

일낼라 해

일낼라 해

골목길 밤은 깊어지고

달빛이 꽉 차올라

Woo 이리야

일낼라 해

일낼라 일내 yeah

해가 뜨기 전에 난

너를 떠보고 싶은 오늘 밤

일이 날까

일이나 낼까

별이 빛나는 밤에

너의 눈빛에 취하고 있어

아닌 척해도 티가 나 점점

일이 날까

일이나 낼까

모두 잠든 이 밤에

이 밤은 다크나이트

또 논란이 따라와

화끈하게 don’t stop

더 더 따라봐

우린 야만 말려봐라 암만잔뜩 성이

난 야수처럼 으르렁대

One Two Three

밤이 깊어져

단둘이 밤이 길어져

열두시가 뭐가 문제야

일낼라 해

일낼라 해

골목길 밤은 깊어지고

달빛이 꽉 차올라

Woo 이리야

일낼라 해

일낼라 일내 yeah

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

일낼라 해

일낼라 일내 yeah

달밤에 기대어

너와 나 뒹굴뒹굴

부풀어 커진 마음

뒤척여 매일 밤

집에 가지 마

[솔/문] 취하는 밤에

너와 밤거리를 헤매고 있어모든 것들이 다 멋져 보여

일이 날까

일이나 낼까

Eh eh eh 이리야

One Two Three

밤이 깊어져

단둘이 밤이 길어져

열두시가 뭐가 문제야

일낼라 해

[솔/휘] 일낼라 일내 yeah

골목길 밤은 깊어지고

달빛이 꽉 차올라

Woo 이리야

일낼라 해

[솔/화] 일낼라 일내 yeah

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

일낼라 해

일낼라 일내 yeah

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

ILLELLA-LALLA 해

일낼라 해

일낼라 일내 yeah

New Zealand - Immigration support for hospitality and tourism sectors

Immigration Minister Michael Wood today 9 October announced measures targeted to support the hospitality and tourism sectors and have adjusted the requirement to recruit chefs as requested by industry.

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USA - Executive Order to Implement the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Signed

President Biden signed an Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities (E.O.) directing the steps that the United States will take to implement the U.S. commitments under the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) announced by President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen in March of 2022.

READ THE FACT SHEET HERE 

South Africa - New fees for passports and travel documents approved

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has amended the fees for South African passports and travel documents in terms of section 4(1)(e) of the South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, 1994 (Act No. 4 of 1994), and in consultation with the Minister of Finance.

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Scotland - Tenant protection Bill passed

Tenants will have increased protection from rent increases and evictions during the cost of living crisis under temporary legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament.

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Bill gives Ministers temporary power to cap rents for private and social tenants, as well as for student accommodation. The Bill also introduces a moratorium on evictions.

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Singapore - Commencement of New Requirements under the Corporate Registers (Miscellenaeous Amendments) Act

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) implemented new requirements to strengthen Singapore’s corporate governance regime, and reaffirm Singapore’s commitment to combatting money laundering, terrorism financing and other threats to the integrity of the international financial system. 

The following requirements will take effect from today, following the passing of the Corporate Registers (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act by Parliament on 10 January 2022. 

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European Union (EU) - By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port

• One single charger for all mobile phones and tablets - beneficial for the environment and for consumers

• USB Type-C port will be the new standard for portable devices, offering high-quality charging and data transfers

• Buyers will be able to choose whether to purchase a new device with or without a charging device

READ MORE HERE

Taiwan ROC - Apple adds 3 Taiwan manufacturers to supplier list

U.S.-based consumer electronics giant Apple Inc. added three Taiwanese manufacturers to its supplier list in fiscal year 2021, while many others, such as iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., IC packaging and testing services provider ASE Technology Holding Co., and contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) remained on the list.

READ MORE HERE

รับผิดชอบใจฉันด้วย (LOVE RESPONSE) - SIZZY x EARTHMIX [OFFICIAL MUSIC VI...

Sizzy + EarthMix = Eye Candy. Aye still the fav!

มาทำให้ฉันชอบ ช่วยรับผิดชอบใจฉันด้วย Ignore ก็ไม่ช่วยให้ฉันลืมเธอทั้งหัวใจ ก็เธอน่ารักจนใจละลาย แต่แปปเดียวแล้วเธอก็หาย จะรักหรือไม่รักก็บอกมา อย่านิสัยไม่ดี ทำไมต้องลงแต่รูปน่ารัก ทำไมเวลามาทัก เธอ ต้องยิ้มใจละลาย มาอยู่ใกล้จนหวั่นไหว แต่สักพักก็ไป ฉันคิดไปไกลแล้ว ก็อยากน่ารักให้เธอหันมอง กลัวใครมาจองแย่งไป แต่มันเขินให้ทำไง อยู่ใกล้ๆนานไม่ไหว ยังไม่กล้าเท่าไหร่ เก็บไว้ในใจทุกที มาทำให้ฉันชอบช่วยรับผิดชอบใจฉันด้วย Ignore ก็ไม่ช่วยให้ฉันลืมเธอทั้งหัวใจ ก็เธอน่ารักจนใจละลาย แต่แปปเดียวแล้วเธอก็หาย จะรักหรือไม่รักก็บอกมา อย่านิสัยไม่ดี My love is real baby My love is real baby My love is real baby รับผิดชอบด้วยดิ My love is real baby My love is real baby My love is real baby รับผิดชอบด้วยดิ น่ารักแบบนี้มีอีกไหม อยากเก็บเอาไว้ไม่แบ่งใคร ไปมูไปขอได้ที่ไหน ให้เธอมีแค่ฉันคนเดียว อยากให้เธอได้รู้ ว่าในใจดวงนี้มี Only you ไม่ได้คิดจะหลอก แค่คิดจะบอกแต่นึกไม่ออก เลยสักวิธี ถ้าเธอนั้นคิดจะพูด ก็พูดออกมาตรงๆ อย่าปล่อยให้ฉันพะวงและสงสัย Cause everytime you come น่ารักจนเป็นประจำ อยากให้เธอทำทุกวันเลยได้ไหม Be so cute to no one else Keep all of you to myself รับผิดชอบซะที เข้ามามอบเดี๋ยวนี้ อย่าเข้ามาอ่อย แล้วเอาแต่หนี นิสัยไม่ดีเดี๋ยวโดนจับตีด้วยหัวใจ มาทำให้ฉันชอบช่วยรับผิดชอบใจฉันด้วย Ignore ก็ไม่ช่วยให้ฉันลืมเธอทั้งหัวใจ ก็เธอน่ารักจนใจละลาย แต่แปปเดียวแล้วเธอก็หาย จะรักหรือไม่รักก็บอกมา อย่านิสัยไม่ดี My love is real baby My love is real baby My love is real baby รับผิดชอบด้วยดิ My love is real baby My love is real baby My love is real baby รับผิดชอบด้วยดิ มาทำให้ฉันชอบ ช่วยรับผิดชอบใจฉันด้วย Ignore ก็ไม่ช่วยให้ฉันลืมเธอทั้งหัวใจ ก็เธอน่ารักจนใจละลาย แต่แปปเดียวแล้วเธอก็หาย จะรักหรือไม่รักก็บอกมา อย่านิสัยไม่ดี

Vietnam - Policies take effect in October 2022

A string of new policies on vehicle registration fee, termination of compulsory unemployment insurance premium, electronic identification and authentication and cybersecurity are scheduled to come into effect in October 2022.

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UK - The Chancellor confirmed an update to plans for the Additional Rate tax on the morning of 3 October 2022

From supporting British business to lowering the tax burden for the lowest paid, our Growth Plan sets out a new approach to build a more prosperous economy.

READ MORE HERE

Scotland - Licensing scheme opens for short-term lets

A new licensing scheme for short-term let hosts opens 1 October, aiming to ensure consistent safety standards while reinforcing the positive reputation of Scottish tourism and hospitality.

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China - Digital transformation creates new types of employment in China

Digital transformation and technological innovation have brought about new professions requiring new skills and knowledge in various industries amid China's endeavors to promote high-quality development.

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见证张智霖袁咏仪现场婚礼！《无与伦比的美丽》张智霖/张云龙/Mike/范世琦《披荆斩棘2》Call Me By Fire S2 EP7-2丨哥哥...

Chilam, what have you done? 智霖哥你这样把门槛设在颠峰，叫已婚或未婚的哥哥弟弟们还能怎样哄或讨媳妇儿呀？

UAE to relax COVID-19 restrictions nationwide

During the UAE Government media briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, Official Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), has announced that the UAE will be relaxing COVID-19 restrictions nationwide, as well as sector-specific updates, which will come into effect starting 28th September, 2022.

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UAE - Saturday, 8 October paid holiday for private sector on Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that Saturday, 8th October 2022, 12th Rabi Al-Awwal 1444, will be a paid holiday for the private sector in honour of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.

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歸途有風 - 演唱: 王菲

天籁之音再开金口，又在听觉上作出新感。太棒了！

要 穿过那 世间的火

要 尝过一生 炙热的默

有多少 不得已 来不及 还流浪在梦里

才可明白 为何而来

要 放开过 勿放的手

要 千山万水 懂得泪流

要风起 要别离 要万里 要归期不由你

才可明白 为何回头

谁在唤我

唤我的名字 我的远走

我没说的 爱与歉疚

请让风声 带我回家

让它告诉我

抉择多难 都已做过

不问得失 无悔对错

让月光 带我回家

让来路 带我回家吧 归途中

别睡 要走向篝火 满身风沙的人呐

把行囊 都烧了 爱仅需空着两手

别退 要走向脆弱 听见哭声的人呐

门背后 是谁呢 拥抱着 你的噩梦

Wu

离开的 会重逢

谁在唤我

唤我的名字 我的远走

我没说的 爱与歉疚

一声声 带我回家

记得告诉我

该我赴的约 都已赴过

不问得失 无悔对错

让月光 带我回家 牵着我的手

让来路 带我回来吧 归途上 总有风

泪与泪重逢

唯有爱证明活着

四月 燕子又飞过 夏夜会复活蝉鸣

归来吧 归来吧 不管你失去什么

冬天 升起了烟火 就原谅大雪寒冰

归来吧 归来吧 从荒漠 里奔向我

Wu

归途上 总有风

听见了吗 要走向篝火

别睡着了 这不是尽头

Scotland - Rural visa pilot proposed

A proposal endorsed by Parliament for a bespoke rural visa pilot scheme for Scotland has been published.

This community-driven and employer-based migration proposal has been jointly developed by the Scottish Government, local authorities and key representatives from employers and partners based within remote and rural communities.

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New Zealand - 3000 more Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE) workers to ease workforce pressures

The Government continues to respond to global workforce shortages by announcing the largest increase in over a decade to the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE), providing 3000 additional places, Immigration Minister Michael Wood and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor have announced.

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Canada - New amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (temporary foreign workers)

The new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations:

• protect temporary foreign workers;
• ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP); and
• address some technical issues.

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Japan - Border measures in Japan will be eased from 11 October 2022

From 11 October 2022, border measures in Japan will be eased as follows.

(1) Review of the restriction on new entries of foreigners

Foreigners will no longer be required applications through Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) by your sponsors in Japan. At the same time, limiting the entries of foreigner to package tours will be lifted.

(2) Visa waiver  measures

Visa waiver measures will be re-introduced.

(3) Review of vaccination and testing

Except for entrants and returnees with symptoms of COVID-19, no testing will be carried out at the time of entry. However, all entrants and returnees will be required to submit vaccination certificate (primary series and booster dose of vaccination listed in EUL of WHO) or negative result certificate on the pre-departure test.

(4) Limitation of total number of foreigners entering Japan

Limitation of total number of foreigners entering Japan, which is currently 50,000, will be lifted.

(5) Reopening airports and seaports to international flights and ships

Airports and seaports which currently do not accept international flights and ships will be gradually reopened to international flights and ships in accordance with future schedules as soon as the acceptances are ready.

REFER TO THE INFORMATION HERE

HKSAR - Government announces lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement on arrival at Hong Kong

The Government announced on September 23 the lifting of compulsory quarantine requirement for inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan starting from September 26, after analysing scientific data and striking a balance among factors such as transmission risks. 

The arrangement for inbound persons from the Mainland or Macao will be rationalised at the same time. 

The Government's goal is to minimise the inconvenience faced by inbound travellers due to quarantine requirements and allow room for Hong Kong to connect with the world as far as possible, while being able to contain the epidemic development.

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Taiwan - The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced weekly cap will be increased from the current 50,000 to 60,000O and on-arrival saliva PCR testing for arrivals when they arrive at airport/port (D0) will be ended

On September 22, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that the measures listed below are scheduled to be relaxed, effective 00:00 on September 29 (incoming flight's scheduled arrival time), after the pandemic situation will be observed for a week.

I. Weekly cap on arriving travelers: in principle, the weekly cap will be increased from the current 50,000 to 60,000.

II. Testing measures:

A. On-arrival saliva PCR testing for arrivals when they arrive at airport/port (D0) will be ended. Instead, four rapid test kits will be given to arrivals aged 2 and older by workers at international airports/ports upon arrival. Arrivals can use the test kits during the first three days and the self-initiated epidemic prevention period.

B. Travelers who have experienced any suspected COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days before arrival should voluntarily report their symptoms on the Quarantine System for Entry. Such travelers should receive a health assessment by a quarantine officer upon arrival and cooperate in undergoing a test at the airport/port or the hospital.

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READ QUARANTINE MANDATE HERE

Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has said Japan will further ease border controls

Kishida said Japan will end the limit on the number of people entering Japan. It will also lift the ban on individual travel and allow visa-free visits from October 11.

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New Zealand - New investor migrant visa opens

The new Active Investor Plus visa category created to attract high-value investors, has officially opened marking a key milestone in the Government’s Immigration Rebalance strategy, Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash and Immigration Minister Michael Wood have announced.

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China mulls measures to further boost foreign investment

China will take measures to boost foreign investment, with the manufacturing industry as a priority, the country's top economic planner said on Sept 19.

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HKSAR - Temp vaccine pass rules adjusted

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government September 16 announced that it will revise the provisional vaccine pass arrangement applicable to all inbound travellers from September 17, requiring them to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

It said the revision was made after considering that COVID-19 vaccines have been widely administered in places outside Hong Kong and the local vaccine pass requirements will be further strengthened.

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European Parliament - Parliament adopts new rules on adequate minimum wages for all workers in the EU

The minimum wage should ensure a decent standard of living

• EU rules to respect national wage-setting practices
• 
  
• Collective bargaining to be strengthened in countries where it covers fewer than 80% of workers
• 
  
• Right to redress for workers, their representatives and trade union members if rules are violated

Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow for decent living and working standards, and member states should promote collective bargaining for pay.

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READ THE NEW LEGISLATION HERE

BLACKPINK - ‘Shut Down’ M/V

<Shut Down> MV dropped today. Looks like it's time for BlackPink to drop their music producer, the magic is getting old and dated.

Singapore - Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launches Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025

Mr Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Finance, and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Deputy Chairman, launched the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 today. 

The ITM 2025 lays out the growth strategies to further develop Singapore as a leading international financial centre in Asia – to connect global markets, support Asia’s development, and serve Singapore’s economy.

READ THE MEDIA RELEASE HERE 

READ THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TRANSPORTATION MAP 2025 HERE