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Not sure if this is the right place to ask...

I have a Vietnamese female friend who wants to visit Singapore for a few days. However, she is now very scared to come because her friend was turned back at the airport by ICA just a few days ago. Her friend is a accountant coming here on a short shopping trip. The reason for her refusal of entry: being ineligible for the issue of pass under current immigration policies. (She sent me photo of her friend's entry refusal note.)

Is this an isolated incident or a wide spread thing due to change of entry criteria for Vietnamese nationals? Anyone known of similar incidents or have info to share? Thanks.

(If this is due to new immigration policies, how come I am still seeing a lot of VBs in pubs and KTVs. Further, these girls come stay here for at least a month while the lady above only comes for a few days. What shall I advise my friend?)