Global Insights

Philippines' 14-Day Visa-Free Policy for Chinese: Key Rules, Travel Impact,...

The Philippines has announced that starting January 16, 2026, Chinese citizens can enter visa-free for 14 days for tourism or business purposes (non-extendable, non-convertible), with entry limited to Manila NAIA and Cebu MCIA, on a one-year trial basis subject to evaluation. Beyond the 'terms,' this article addresses three key concerns for Chinese travelers: the practicalities of China-Philippines travel and available scenarios, how to efficiently explore top Philippine destinations within 14 days, and VAT refunds and duty-free rules upon entry/arrival (including customs and duty-free shop regulations).

Russia Announces Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens: 30-Day Stay, Valid...

On December 1, 2025, the Russian President signed a decree granting Chinese ordinary passport holders a temporary visa-free stay in Russia for up to 30 days, valid until September 14, 2026 (inclusive). This article outlines the scope of visa-free application, exclusions, reciprocal background with China, and highlights opportunities and key risks from perspectives such as 'Russia visits/asset allocation/project due diligence'.

Japan: Foreign Home Buying Enters 'Trackable Governance' with Expanded...

Japan is advancing 'foreign home buying' from a contentious issue into a regulatory framework that is countable, reviewable, and manageable in layers: on one end, reporting obligations are proposed to expand from 'investment purposes only' to 'residential use,' and on the other, the registration process plans to introduce 'nationality/nationality proof' fields to accumulate underlying data. For overseas buyers, in the short term, it's not about 'cannot buy,' but rather about upfront requirements for transaction compliance and document consistency, increased scrutiny friction for hot assets, and reduced tolerance for frequent transactions.

Singapore Mortgage Rate Downturn: How SORA Reshapes 2026 Property Logic

As of January 2026, Singapore mortgage rates have rapidly declined from around 3.1% in early 2025 to approximately 1.4%–1.8% (depending on loan amount and package), significantly reducing financing costs. This article focuses on the SORA rate mechanism, using the latest quarterly data from URA and HDB to analyze the impact of interest rate changes on private and public housing transactions, price elasticity, buyer structure, and 2026 risk boundaries, and provides actionable interest rate strategy frameworks for 'owner-occupation and investment'.

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