World

One of the biggest immigration changes in a while has been implemented in Sweden. On 15 June 2026, the Swedish Parliament enacted the controversial Good Behaviour Law, local name Vandal or “Honest Living” law. The bill gives immigration authorities more powers to check the conduct of a person when they are considering granting a residence permit to or renewing an …

Any plans to sunbathe on the powdery white beaches of Soi Sim Island will have to be changed on the day, as the island is hosting a festival of fireworks this weekend. The Management Board of the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay – Yen Tu has officially announced to suspend the access of visitors to Soi Sim beach. …

Exciting for the Singapore family! The Government has announced that the S$500 CDC Vouchers 2026 tranche will be disbursed earlier on 11 June 2026. The early release is intended to help alleviate families from the impact of the cost of living and international supply chain shocks, and was originally scheduled for Budget 2026. You can save up on groceries, or …

Picking the perfect city break can feel kind of too much when three of the world’s most active travel stops basically sit side by side. As summer travel moves even faster, Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur are all trying to grab your attention right now.   To persuade international tourists, each big city has launched its own seasonal bonuses, shopping drives, …

Many Filipino users have depended on GCash to handle their daily payments, transfers, bills and online shopping. But one of the most important security updates for the platform is on its way. From June 22 2026 on, GCash is going to stop using SMS One-Time Passwords and instead move to an In-App OTP verification system.  The change is made to …

Bali and Thailand are among the top destinations for living and working, thanks to incredible low cost of living, favourable coworking networks, tropical landscapes, and rich cultures. But it’s dramatically different in the real world these recent few years. Immigration officials have stopped being oblivious to gray areas in employment and travellers using out-of-date information could encounter major issues. The …

Imagine beaches of white sand and turquoise water without crowds and over-pricing, and Phuket is the destination for you. There are many untouched islands remaining in Southeast Asia that offer stunning views, immersive cultural experiences and affordable lodging. Despite their lesser-popular nature, these islands will blow you away with how uniquely beautiful they are and how affordable they will be …

Gone are the days of paying a huge amount of time in immigration, gone are the days of opening your passport; it’s the standard with Singapore’s Changi Airport. As part of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) New Clearance Concept, Changi has launched the first ever token-less and passport-free biometric clearance. Your face and irises will serve as your unique …

Early morning tremors from an earthquake have caused worry at the top diving spots in Southeast Asia. A massive magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on 8 June 2026 with localised tsunami warnings. The people and visitors of the east coast of Malaysia, the state of Sabah, got up to hear the alarming sound of emergency …

The UAE has long proven its ability to play a key role in bridging divides in an era of complex global challenges. The UAE humanitarian diplomacy breakthroughs bear witness to the power of neutral, solutions-driven mediation, rooted in a principled and principled approach to humanitarian values and international dialogue.  A Milestone in Humanitarian Mediation The UAE has succeeded in bringing …