EU lawmakers back digital euro plan, clearing path for 2029 launch
What's next: Parliament could open talks with EU governments and the Commission next month, with a 12-month pilot penciled in for late 2027.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
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Japan raises visa fees by as much as fivefold from July 1, 2026
Single-entry visas will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will increase to 30,000 yen.
Immigration Rejects Proposal for Visa-Free Entry for 8+1 States
Immigration says the scheme has not been shown to lift foreign-exchange earnings and could raise security and sovereignty risks.