Travel Japan Overhauls Permanent Residency Rules Amid Demographic Pressures and Rising Anti-Immigration Sentiment October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin TOKYO — In a significant shift in its immigration landscape, the Japanese government has officially implemented a strict overhaul of the requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency status. Taking…
Politics Beyond Aesthetics: Understanding the Rules and Realities of Updating Your KTP-el Photo October 2, 2026 Basiran Jakarta – For many Indonesians, the electronic Identity Card (KTP-el) serves as the primary gateway to public services, banking, and travel. However, as years pass, the face staring back from…
Finance MSCI Tightens Screening Methodology: A Deep Dive into the New Extreme Price Increase (EPI) Rules July 18, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – In a move aimed at enhancing the integrity and stability of its global benchmarks, MSCI Inc., the world’s leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, has announced a…
