Mobility

Share of Singapore EP holders with over 25 years’ experience rises to 11%, with most new passes going to early-career workers

Latest MOM figures reveal trends in EP holders and new issuances, highlighting how experience levels have evolved from 2015 to 2024.
- 22 October 2025
- • Umairah Nasir
Japan to change tax-free shopping system for tourists starting 1 November 2026

Under the new system, international visitors to Japan will pay consumption tax at the time of purchase and claim refunds at the airport.
- 17 October 2025
- • Tracy Chan
Malaysia opens case-by-case foreign worker quota applications until end-2025

Employers in key sectors can now apply for foreign worker quotas directly via MOHA’s One Stop Centre until 31 December 2025, with approvals based on actual manpower needs.
- 16 October 2025
- • Umairah Nasir

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Mobility

Share of Singapore EP holders with over 25 years’ experience rises to 11%, with most new passes going to early-career workers

Japan to change tax-free shopping system for tourists starting 1 November 2026

Malaysia opens case-by-case foreign worker quota applications until end-2025

Plan ahead: Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during Deepavali long weekend

Singapore launches data-driven index to boost workforce mobility and competitiveness

From 12 October 2025, passengers can tap to ride on Guangzhou Metro using international contactless bank cards

Leading the people revolution: Winners of HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia

Non-Malaysian employees to be auto-enrolled in Malaysia's EPF starting October 2025

Foreigners travelling to India can submit e-arrival card effective 1 October 2025

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