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The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has announced that it will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country.

Indonesia has resumed the multiple-entry visa programme that was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.

E-visa procedures are the fastest, most convenient, and most comfortable way for foreigners to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam.

The Thai Government on November 15 approved the Public Health Ministry’s proposal to issue visas for foreigners coming to Thailand for medical treatment.

The Royal Thai Police and its Immigration Bureau have launched an “e-Extension” system for foreigners to file for extensions to their stay in the kingdom.

Measures to remove obstacles in procedures in applying for work permits and visas for foreign labourers, especially those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), were discussed at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10.

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau unveiled its online visa extension (e-extension) service on November 8.

Vietnam’s visa policy is favourable and will continue to be reformed to facilitate foreigners’ entry, an official of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has said.

Indonesia has announced a new visa policy call “Second Home” which will allow foreigners to stay in the country for longer time.

Foreigners who are seeking e-visas should search for information in advance and access the right website, the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security said on October 25.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu held online talks with Namibian Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Jenelly Matundu on October 24, affirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to the friendship and cooperation with Namibia.

Boasting a kaleidoscope of jaw-dropping beaches, forests, paddy fields, and unique cultural and historical values, Vietnam has made its way onto the bucket lists of Indian travellers. The country, however, must be well-prepared to meet the growing demand from the market, according to industry insiders.

As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and the outbound travel market reopens, destinations in Northeast Asia like the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and Taiwan (China) are catching the attention of Vietnamese tourists. Visa issuance seems to be the only stumbling block for tourists to these areas.

The Department of Overseas Labour Management under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on October 18 warned of frauds related to the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s reception of technical workers with E-7 visas.

Hospitality providers in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have been gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 15, most of them have so far been brought back to life.

With the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions eased, the granting of visas should be made more convenient and quick to boost cultural and people-to-people exchanges and enhance friendship between Vietnam and Canada, Ambassador to the country Pham Cao Phong told an event on October 3.

The Thai Cabinet has approved a 45-day stay for tourists entitled to visa exemptions and 30 days for those eligible for the Visa on Arrival programme in order to help boost the tourism sector during the travel season.

Digital bank Cake, ride-hailing platform Be and Visa announced their first co-branded credit card product called the Be-Cake Visa credit card, offering many exclusive benefits without annual fees and the highest cash-back rate in the market at 20%.

Vietjet has launched two new routes connecting the "Pearl Island" Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang with New Delhi and Mumbai in India to further tourism and trade opportunities between the two countries.

Malaysia has introduced a Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) to attract wealthy foreigners to invest and reside in the country for a period of 20 years, according to the country's Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.