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Impact – Hi What was the change? The new law, announced last week, introduced an e-visa processing system for certain foreigners in certain visa categories. What does the change mean? Foreigners traveling to Brazil on a business, tourist, or artist/athlete visa can process admissions via electronic application systems and avoid the need to visit Brazilian consulates overseas. Implementation time frame: The law will take effect immediately, but future regulations will clarify eligibility criteria and application procedures. Visas/permissions affected: Temporary visas for business, tourism, artists/athletes. Affected: Applicants in the visa category above. It should be noted that the law states that…

Impact – Hi What is the change? In response to the international coronavirus outbreak, the Home Minister released a policy document on Monday offering temporary concessions to Chinese citizens in the country. What does the change mean? Chinese citizens who hold visitor visas, in-company transfer visas, or temporary residential visas that expire soon may be eligible to apply for a visa to remain in the country. Implementation time frame: Immediate and continuous. Visas/permissions affected: Visitor visa, in-company transfer visa, temporary residential visa. Business Impact: Chinese citizens can avoid expiration of their visa if they are eligible for one concession. Next…

Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has extended the designation of Temporary Protection Status (TPS) in South Sudan for 18 months from November 2, 2020 to May 2, 2022. Key Points: South Sudan's TPS is currently being extended until May 2, 2022. US Citizenship and Immigration Services will soon be updating information regarding re-registration of TPS webpages. Individuals seeking repairs must wait for the official re-registration date and instructions to be published before submitting the form. Background: South Sudan was designated as a TPS for armed conflict on November 3, 2011 and was redesignated several times from 2014, 2016, 2017, April…

Impact – Hi The Irish government has announced that the authorities will resume processing visa applications for applicants who have been granted employment permits for important family unity and specific business and employment purposes. Currently, the following applicants are eligible to process the visa: You will be joining visa applicants for long-term stay families. This includes all long-term stay D visas to family applicants. Preclearance applicants for a de facto partner of Arish National. A de facto partner of a critical skill employment licensee or a non-EEA researcher on hosting contracts and a non-EEA family member seeking to participate in…

As Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem evolves into a predominantly digital landscape, payment technology providers like Visa are positioned to play a powerful role. Yared Endale, a veteran in Ethiopia’s digital financial ecosystem, was recently assigned the responsibility of General Manager of Eastern Africa at Visa, covering Ethiopia, Djibouti, and the Indian Ocean Islands. A few weeks into his new role, he sat down with Shega’s Munir Shemsu to discuss the new role and emerging trends across Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem.The following interview has been edited for context and clarity.Shega: Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem has undergone a comprehensive transformation over the past few years. The…

Hydrogen could play a key role in aviation decarburization in the long term, and could revolutionize air transport on par with electric vehicles in the automotive sector. To that end, Airbus' ambition is to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to the market. The Zeroe project was launched in 2020 and investigated the feasibility of two major hydrogen propulsion technologies: hydrogen combustion and hydrogen fuel cells.In 2025, Airbus announced that hydrogen fuel cell technology has been chosen as a way to propel this future aircraft. The results of fuel cell prototypes and powertrain tests, as well as research into complementary technologies such…

Tarek Beeiry has been appointed Innside's new general manager by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit and is responsible for the 208-room hotel in Bangkok, Nut Neighborder. With over 20 years of hospitality experience in Asia, Africa and Australia, Beeiry brings a wealth of expertise to this role.This marks Behiley's first position at Melia Hotels International, which is expanding its Asian presence. Prior to this appointment, Beeiry served as Regional General Manager of Ennismore New Zealand and General Manager of SO/Auckland. He also holds the position of General Manager at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon.Beeyiry's experience in Thailand includes leadership roles at W Koh Samui,…

American Airlines Flight 587 crashed Airbus A300-605R passenger airplane flying Bell Harbor, New York, USA on November 12th, 2001. All 251 passengers and nine crew members were killed, and five individuals were killed on the ground.Most of the passengers on Flight 587 flew to the Dominican Republic from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and joined friends and relatives who waited to arrive at Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. Ta. Then came the shocking news. Shortly after takeoff, American Airlines Airbus A300 crashed, killing everyone.The crash took place just two months after the September 11 attack,…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…