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New Zealand loosens visitor visa rules to welcome digital nomads

New Zealand loosens visitor visa rules to welcome digital nomads

The Immigration Minister says the visitor visa would change from Jan. 27 to allow people to work remotely while visiting the country.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Japan to ease visas for Chinese visitors, boosting ties and tourism

Japan to ease visas for Chinese visitors, boosting ties and tourism

Japan will ease visa requirements for Chinese visitors, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced Wednesday, aiming to boost tourism and business ties between the neighbouring countries.
Thu Dec 26 2024
China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points

China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points

China announces a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers.
Tue Dec 17 2024
AG withdraws appeals to challenge DPM Zahid’s acquittal in VLN case

AG withdraws appeals to challenge DPM Zahid’s acquittal in VLN case

With the withdrawal of the appeal, Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains intact.
Thu Dec 12 2024
China, Malaysia should push forward railway, industrial projects, China's Li says

China, Malaysia should push forward railway, industrial projects, China's Li says

Li Qiang says China is willing to "improve the layout of cooperation" with M'sia in various fields and to promote further visa facilitation.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year

Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year

The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown

Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown

The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Immigration Department extends visa for family of sinkhole victim

Immigration Department extends visa for family of sinkhole victim

Arvend Applasamy said the visa extension was granted to the victim's husband, child and two other family members.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister

Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said, currently, Malaysians are allowed to visit China without a visa for 15 days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy

Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy

The "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 mln, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 mln investment.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

From July 1, international student visa fees increases, while onshore applications barred for visitor visa holders.
Mon Jul 01 2024
China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers

China, Malaysia to extend visa exemptions for travellers

China will extend visa exemptions for Malaysian travelers until 2025, and Malaysia will do the same for Chinese tourists until 2026.
Thu Jun 20 2024
China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists

China agrees to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists

China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
Fri May 31 2024
Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists

Ahmad Zahid proposes China extend visa exemption to 30 days for M'sian tourists

The decision is expected to be announced during the official visit of China's top leaders to Malaysia next month, said Datuk Norman Muhamad.
Thu May 30 2024
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong

US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong

Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM

US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha

Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha

A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens

India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens

Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?

What is a sovereign wealth fund?

Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism

[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism

The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025