Japan to tighten biz manager visa requirements
World 16:44 10/10/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government said Friday that it will tighten the requirements for foreigners to obtain the country's residency status as a business manager, effective on Thursday.
Scheduled passport, visa services to continue amid US government shutdown: US embassy
Vietnam News 15:49 02/10/2025Scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, amid the U.S. government shutdown.
JICA withdraws 'hometown' initiative with African countries
World 17:07 26/09/2025TOKYO -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Thursday announced the withdrawal of its 'hometown' initiative, which aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges between African countries and their partner Japanese cities.
Vietnam cuts visa exemption processing time for foreigners to 1 day
Expat Life 12:07 23/09/2025Vietnam will reduce the processing time for visa exemption certificates for foreigners at its overseas diplomatic missions from two working days to one, under a newly-approved administrative reform plan, the government said.
New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump
World 13:34 31/08/2025A new $250 "visa integrity fee" imposed on travelers to the United States risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
Japan denies reported special visas for young Africans
World 15:55 28/08/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government has denied a reported plan to issue special visas for young people from African countries with partner municipalities in Japan, amid social media worries about an influx of immigrants.
Japan to tighten visa requirements for biz managers
World 17:10 26/08/2025TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency plans to tighten the requirements for foreign corporate managers to obtain the country's business management residency status, including raising the minimum capital needed from the current five million yen to 30 million yen, it was learned Monday.
Eased visa policies drive tourism growth between Vietnam and S.Korea, Taiwan
Travel 16:59 24/08/2025Relaxed visa policies and streamlined application procedures are fueling a surge in tourism between Vietnam and South Korea and Taiwan, with officials and travel industry leaders highlighting significant growth in two-way visitor numbers.
Foreign experts, businesses pin hopes on Vietnam’s new visa
In-Depth 12:10 21/08/2025Foreign experts and business leaders are hopeful that Vietnam’s recent changes in visa and foreign labor policies will enhance the country's global competitiveness and attract more foreign investment, though some challenges still need to be addressed.
Vietnam grants 45-day visa waivers to citizens of 12 more countries starting August 15
Travel 17:14 11/08/2025The Vietnamese government on Monday issued a resolution granting visa exemptions to citizens of 12 more countries entering Vietnam for tourism purposes, effective from August 15.
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for high-profile foreigners with new visa waiver policy
In-Depth 18:15 10/08/2025The Vietnamese government on Friday issued a decree on a limited-term visa waiver scheme for foreign nationals in specially designated categories whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development. This move is expected to boost the tourism sector, particularly the high-end segment.
US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
World 09:14 19/06/2025Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.
