Autogate use extended in Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Business travelers from 10, as yet unspecified countries with a low risk for Covid-19, may soon be able to bypass long queues in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, through the use of its autogates. This is according to Malaysia Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Quick response teams will be in operation starting […]
Singapore passport named second best in the world
The Singapore passport lets holders travel to 192 territories visa-free, making it the second most powerful passport in the world, tied with South Korea. This is based on the latest result from the Henley Passport Index, released on January 10 this year. “The Henley Passport Index measures visa-free access to 227 destinations across the world, […]
Singapore expects full tourism recovery by 2024
The Tourism Board expects tourism activity to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 as more travellers flock to the Lion City. Latest government data showed that international visitor arrivals hit 6.3 million in 2022, breaking the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) forecast of four to six million visitors. Most of the visitor arrivals came from Indonesia, […]
Malaysia to open special lanes for travellers arriving from China
Amid Covid-19 concerns from travellers arriving from China, the Immigration Department will operate special lanes at international entry points, with cooperation with the Health Ministry. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said travellers from China who are symptomatic will be referred to health officials, and will undergo throat swabs as well as RTK-Antigen Covid-19 tests. […]
Travellers flock to Asia for the Lunar New Year
Thailand is the top destination for tourists for the upcoming holiday, making up 27% of the flights to the region. This is according to data from travel marketing platform Sojern, which looked at global travel plans for the Lunar New Year. Japan and Singapore, at 19% and 18% respectively, are the second and third choices […]
New Vietnam passports to show birthplace info
New passports issued after January 1, 2023 will now include the place of birth of the individual. Surname, middle name and first names will also be printed on two separate lines to avoid mistakes in transactions and document issuance both locally and abroad. Meanwhile, old passports without birthplaces will remain valid until their expiry period. […]
Agility and flexiblity in need for post-Covid business travel
As HR and global mobility teams pick up the pieces from the impacts of lockdowns and the Covid-19 pandemic, some things will never be the same again. Certainly, Asia-based HR professionals are keenly aware that business travel arrangements are now more subject to sudden change and uncertainty than ever before. Specific sectors may be eager […]
Post-Covid refresh needed for travel and mobility policies
Many travel policies pre-dating the pandemic will have to change administratively before companies, and their employees feel secure flying internationally. As Chief of Staff Asia’s latest research paper highlights, ongoing restrictions across Southeast Asia, from rules on facial masks to vaccination mandates, are, at least in the short term, still impacting organisations throughout the region. […]
Planning for the challenging, but exciting, future of talent mobility
As international moves look to regain momentum, consultancy ECA International warns talent mobility teams must now grapple with a new set of challenges posed by the pandemic. These include: Markets across the world experiencing their worst inflation in decades, prompting fears of recession. Governments prioritising the job security of local workforces, leaving the stability of […]
The three industries most looking to restart business travel
The post-Covid resurrection of business travel has been slow and cautious, and also mixed according to different demographics. As Chief of Staff Asia’s latest research paper explains, there is a clear gap between the expectations of previously well-heeled staff, and those charged with managing the resumption of business travel and its associated risks. According to […]
