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Japan is considering a proposal to tighten income requirements for long-term residence applications as part of broader measures Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is weighing to manage the rapidly rising number of foreigners in the country. Current long-term residence framework Japan currently has about 940,000 people with long-term residence status, representing…
To control air pollution, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have outlined a plan to establish low-emission zones (LEZ). In particular, starting July 1, Hanoi will pilot restrictions on gasoline-powered motorcycles within Ring Road 1, so residents should be aware of the restricted corridors and prepare now. Low-emission zone restrictions on gasoline motorcycles According to the LEZ framework for Hanoi under the Capital Law 2024, adopted on November 26, 2025, and Government Directive No. 20 of July 12, 2025, from July 1, Hanoi will pilot LEZ in nine wards of Ring Road 1: Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem, O Cho Dua, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, Ba Dinh, Giang Vo, Ngoc Ha, Tay Ho. Ring Road 1 is the city’s main axis connecting east to west with a total length of 7.2 km, passing through streets that form a closed loop including Trần Khát Chân, Đại Cồ Việt, Xã Đàn, Ô Chợ Dừa, Đê La Thành, Hoàng Cầu, Cầu Giấy, Đường Bưởi, Lạc Long Quân, Âu Cơ, Nghi Tàm, Yên Phụ, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Trần Khánh Dư, Nguyễn Khoái (the segment connecting back to Trần Khát Chân to form the loop). Regulations include: a total ban on gasoline motorcycles used for ride-hailing apps; other gasoline motorcycles will be restricted depending on area or time; restrictions, and eventually a ban on cars not meeting Euro 4 emission standards entering the zone; bans on freight trucks over 3.5 tons using fossil fuels entering the zone; the city will not invest in or register new fossil-fuel vehicles when phasing out old ones, especially vehicles owned by organizations. From January 1, 2028, LEZ will expand to cover the entire Ring 1 and some areas from Ring 2 into (14 wards). At that time, the number of gasoline-powered vehicles affected could reach millions. From January 1, 2030, restrictions will extend to areas from Ring 3 inward (36 wards). In addition, all gasoline-powered vehicles engaged in transportation must complete a green transition by 2030. Residents should prepare: This change will significantly affect daily mobility, so residents should actively implement solutions. Tech-ride drivers should plan to switch vehicles early, because Hanoi will ban gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorcycles in the nine Ring 1 wards from mid-2026, and workers in this sector should prioritize vehicle conversion. Those without means to switch should ensure regular maintenance to meet emissions tests, enabling the vehicle to pass a check starting July 2027 if they want to access central areas during peak hours. Under the proposed policy, individuals and households may receive partial subsidies to buy new vehicles, exemptions from registration fees and initial inspection costs, and other incentives; residents should take advantage of financial support to buy new vehicles when available. People should get used to using public transport such as metro, buses, and electric buses. To help people move around when private cars are restricted, Ho Chi Minh City is considering offering free rides on all 135 intra-city bus routes (subsidized and non-subsidized). Switching to buses can help reduce risk of violations and save costs. In particular, residents should comply with automated monitoring systems and be aware of ring-road boundaries such as Ring 1 in Hanoi to avoid entering restricted zones.
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
