Indonesia will delist approximately 1,600 unlicensed hotels and villas from Agoda, Airbnb, and other online travel agencies starting 1 August 2026 unless operators obtain the required business permits. Travelers booking short-term stays in Indonesia may find fewer listings available on major platforms after that date.
Uganda's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) began registering foreign nationals on June 10, 2026, under the Registration of Persons Act. The requirement applies to all foreign nationals lawfully resident in Uganda, excluding those visiting for 90 days or fewer.
South Africa's Employment Services Amendment Bill would require employers to verify that no suitably qualified South African citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylum seekers are available before recruiting foreign workers. The bill also proposes stronger enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance.
Senate Republicans passed the Secure America Act (S.2) on June 5, 2026, sending the bill to the White House. The legislation allocates $69.5 billion to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice for immigration enforcement funding.
From June 1, 2026, all companies, representative offices, and organisations registered in Vietnam must use a Business VNeID to access the National Public Service Portal and the Ministry of Public Security portal. The previous login method using a company e-signature or token is no longer accepted.
The US Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would significantly increase minimum prevailing wage levels for employer-sponsored positions. Employers relying on prevailing wage determinations for sponsored workers would face higher wage obligations if the rule is finalized.
Indonesia's Golden Visa program has attracted approximately Rp 52.1 trillion (nearly US$3 billion) in investment, with corporate investors accounting for 97.7% of that total. American nationals represent the largest group of individual visa holders.
Indonesia has announced plans for a Dubai-style tax-free financial zone in Bali, but no legislation or timeline has been established. An expert has described the proposal as a PR stunt with little likelihood of implementation.
Discussion around reinstating mandatory military service in Germany is growing as geopolitical tensions in Europe increase. No policy change has been announced.