
Hong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.

Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.

Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines

Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirements

Siren Chen explains why significant economic contributions alone isn’t enough to gain Singapore PR, and what’s really needed to get approved.

Siren Chen says it’s better to curb your enthusiasm: The Elite Card promises a golden ticket, but with a NT$6M salary cap, few can qualify

Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level.

Siren Chen meticulously breaks down the Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian digital nomad visas to find out which one is best.

Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.

Siren Chen summarizes the last few years’ changing terms of the Turkey CIP and outlines what we can expect next.

A two-year investment is a bridge-loan. Serious EB-5 projects need more time and longer investment cycles, argues Siren Chen.