New Zealand - First steps for tax and income relief announced

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on December 20, 2023 announced time-critical tax and benefit changes together with a commitment to delivering further income tax relief in Budget 2024. 

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US - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expands business tax account access to S corporations, partnerships; adds ability to view business tax transcripts

As part of continuing transformation work, the Internal Revenue Service on December 18, 2023 announced the launch of the second phase of a new online self-service tool for businesses that expands the business tax account capabilities and eligible entity types.

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Denmark - Updated income statistics applicable to applications submitted from 1 January 2024

If you apply for a residence and work permit after 31 December 2023, your application will be evaluated according to the income statistics from the third quarter of 2023. 

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Viet Nam-South Korea agreement on social insurance to take effect from 2024

Viet Nam and South Korea have signed an administrative deal on the implementation of a bilateral agreement on social insurance. 

The deal was signed by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Nguyen Ba Hoan and Deputy Minister for Planning and Coordination of the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) Kim Hyejinin in Sejong City last Friday.

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Australia - Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023

Released by the Australian Government today, the Migration Strategy sets out significant reforms to Australia’s migration system to meet the future needs of the nation and deliver for Australia—its people, businesses, governments and migrants.

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Philippines - Mandatory registration to eTravel

 The eTravel registration is a mandatory pre-requisite for immigration formalities.

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China, Singapore agree on trade-pact upgrade, 30-day visa deal

China and Singapore announced on Thursday that they have reached a protocol to further upgrade the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), while also agreeing on a 30-day mutual visa exemption arrangement for ordinary passport holders.

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New Zealand - Permanent Resident Visa applications are moving online

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is moving the Permanent Resident Visa, Second or Subsequent Resident Visa and Variation of Travel Conditions of a resident visa application processes into Immigration Online at the end of January 2024.

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Kanchanaburi + Bangkok 2023

Even though heading to Bangkok is as frequent as every few months, this is the first time visiting Kanchanaburi. YT Video (comprising of my TT vids) premiering on January 13, 2024 at 12:00am!

Mixing Leisure with Business Travel Copenhagen + Kolding 2023

After much procrastination, my Denmark's video is scheduled to premiere on December 9 at 12:00am!