International Insights, Global Perspective

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announces that the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) will increase from S$1,600 to S$1,800 per month effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment directly affects S Pass quota calculations and indirectly raises the employment threshold for international students seeking work passes after graduation. Meanwhile, Japan has relaxed employment restrictions for technical school graduates, expanding pathways to non-related industries.

Japan revises technical school graduate visa policy, moving deadline forward and allowing graduates to work in industries unrelated to their major