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As Japan's economy reaches a critical juncture, tourists will increase their expenditure.
The absence of COVID-related restrictions on summer vacations, an increase in incentives, and a resurgence in travel demand all appear to indicate that consumers are prepared to increase spending, a boon for the Japanese economy.
For the mid-August Bon holidays, bookings for domestic fl...
China restricts exports of critical metals and drones
Controls on Chinese exports of two semiconductor-critical metals went into effect on Tuesday, a day after Beijing restricted the export of certain drones.
In recent months, the Biden administration has increased restrictions on Chinese companies' access to the most advanced semicond...
Germany will ease restrictions on gay blood donors.
Official criteria will be changed so that potential donors are not judged differently depending on their sexual orientation, according to Karl Lauterbach of the RND broadcaster. "Whether someone can become a blood donor is a question of behavioral risk, not sexual orientation," Lauterba...
Experts disagree about Korea's plan for removing the indoor mask requirement.
The mandate for indoor masks was gradually phased out, according to a detailed roadmap released by the administration on Friday. It may have been done away with by the end of January, at the earliest. One of Korea's final COVID-19 restrictions, the indoor mask regulation, is still in place, a...
Germany wants to relax immigration restrictions for non-EU employees
Germany's Cabinet is pushing for a point system for qualified non-EU employees and aims to allow West Balkan immigrants indefinite access to the labor market.
On Wednesday, the German cabinet agreed in principle on immigration reform in order to get more qualified employees.
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Japan's household expenditure increased by 2.3% in September as virus restrictions were lifted.
Japan's household expenditure climbed by 2.3 percent year on year in September, the fourth month in a row, as individuals spent more money on tourism after coronavirus restrictions were lifted, the government said Tuesday.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported...
New Zealand eliminates the majority of COVID regulations as cases decrease
On Monday, the government of New Zealand announced a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic's start by lifting the majority of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
In supermarkets, shops, buses, and airplanes, no one will be obliged to wear a mask. On health care p...
Abuse-inducing provisions remain in place, while new measures tighten rights restrictions
Human Rights Watch today warned that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wide-ranging legal reforms in late 2021 fail to address the country's long-standing and systemic restrictions on citizens' and residents' civil and political rights. The new laws keep in place earlier restrictions whi...
Despite new energy restrictions, Thailand's small power producers will continue under pressure
THAILAND'S SMALL POWER PRODUCERS (SPPs) with strong exposure to industrial clients may continue to experience pressure from high-energy fuel sources, even as the country's Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) aims to establish a new method to offset rising power prices due to countrywide ga...
Hong Kong cannot afford to relax its COVID restrictions
Singapore recently announced the relaxation of anti-COVID-19 measures, a move largely seen as a step toward "living with the virus." The announcement has sparked a new round of debate about Hong Kong's anti-pandemic approach among locals who have experienced COVID restriction wearin...
Singapore relaxes additional COVID restrictions: masks are no longer required outside, and limits for vaccinated travellers have been relaxed
As part of the easing of most COVID-related restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens and overseas visitors, Singapore will make wearing masks outside optional.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a live address on March 24 at 11 a.m. local time, discussing the country&#...
EU Countries Easing Covid-19 Restrictions
Although the Covid-19 is continuing to spread around the world, the majority of European Union countries are lifting or eased some of the Covid restrictions in the last few months.
Iceland, Slovenia, and Norway are among the countries that have abolished all Covid-19 rules and restricti...
U.S and Other Allies Impose Strict Technological Export Restrictions on Russia as a Response to its Ukrainian Invasion
As Russia continues with the heinous attacks over Russia, the U.S. announces restrict the technological exports to Russia. This move was initiated so that Russia would completely be cut off from the critical technology that it requires to power its military.
“This is going to impo...
The UK Lifts Covid-19 Restrictions as the Omicron Threat Reduces
On Thursday, England lifted most of the Covid-19 restrictions such as the mandate on wearing face masks in public. The British government said that the country had been successful in rolling out vaccines and hence, reducing Covid-19 hospitalizations.
Thursday onwards, the law will not d...
Singapore to Tighten Covid-19 Restrictions
On 5th January, the co-chair of the multi-ministry task force, Lawrence Wong, said that Singapore was left with no options but to tighten restrictions to avoid unnecessary risks posed by the new wave of the Covid-19.
Mr. Wong said that if the citizens maintained discipline and complied ...
Europeans’ Strict Restrictions for Omicron
Countries in Europe are reimposing restrictions to contain the spread of the Covid-19. As the new wave of the virus begins to worry nations around the world, the demand for strict measures to be taken rises. The latest variant of the Covid-19 is said to be highly transmissible and hence requires ...
Rethink your travel to Japan: New Restrictions Imposed
Japan hence announced that it will ban all foreign visitors beginning Tuesday as an emergency precaution against the variant, tentatively through the end of the year. The government will undoubtedly permit Japanese nationals and foreigners holding resident permits to quarantine 14 days following ...
Land borders between Singapore and Malaysia to reopen soon: Ministry of Trade and Industry
Land borders between Singapore and Malaysia could be reopened for quarantine-free travel soon. As the talks regarding the reopening of land borders are showing good progress.
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- Land borders between Singapore and Malaysia to begin soon <...
The Netherlands imposes partial lockdown in the country
According to experts of EU, 10 countries in the bloc were at the risk of Covid-19 outbreak. The Netherlands has opted for the first partial lockdown of the winter.
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• Dutch government impleme...
South Korea practices initial steps towards 'living with COVID-19'
South Korea said it will be abolishing all operating-hour curbs on restaurants and cafes, as the country is practicing "live with COVID-19". They have decided to implement vaccine passport for venues such as gyms, saunas and bars from October 29.
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