International Insights, Global Perspective
Philippines extends foreign land leases to 99 years in 2026 while maintaining 40% condo ownership cap.
Australia's 2026 international student visa overhaul: 485 visa fees doubled to AUD $4,600, age cap lowered to 35, English requirement raised, 295,000 commencement cap introduced. Comprehensive cost and pathway analysis for Chinese students.
Japan's 2026 student visa rules: streamlined COE process, ¥2M financial proof, 28h/week work permission, NHI enrollment required. MEXT scholarship guide with benefits (full tuition + stipend) and application channels. Cost estimates for Chinese students planning to study in Japan.
Japan implements stricter PR and naturalization rules in 2026-2027: ¥3.5M income threshold, PR fees rising to ¥200,000, naturalization residency doubled to 10 years. New revocation powers for tax non-compliance. Detailed impact analysis for overseas Chinese.
Effective April 1, 2026, Japan's amended Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) removes the residential property exemption for foreign buyers. All non-resident acquisitions now require Form 22 filing and nationality disclosure at registration. This article analyzes the impact on overseas Chinese property investors.
South Korea's 2026 Immigration Policy Strategy expands Global Talent Visa to STEM professors and researchers, introduces new agriculture & fisheries skilled worker visa, and simplifies work visa procedures for international graduates
Canadian government announces major immigration policy adjustments for 2025-2028, cutting annual permanent resident quota from 500,000 to 380,000 and removing Express Entry job offer points to combat immigration fraud
Japan Immigration Services Agency announces major Business Manager visa reforms effective October 16, 2025. Minimum capital requirement increased sixfold from JPY 5 million to JPY 30 million, with added requirements for Japanese language proficiency, local employee hiring, and physical office space.
