One rule change in March 2025 triggered a 440% monthly surge. The numbers since make the first year look like a different program.
Hong Kong’s CIES hits HK$52B pipeline, but Stephen Barnes calls it “optics, not economics” for the city’s real economy.
Recent policy changes boost Hong Kong’s NCIES applications and approvals as officials project HK$30 billion in inflows by year’s end.
CIES applications continue to surge after government’s policy changes, monthly application average now at 85.
The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency confirmed two Chinese investors proved US$3.8m in Bitcoin and Ethereum to qualify for the CIES
Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines
HKIC will divide HK$600 million equally among the four managers next quarter. Siren Chen says the government seeks “optimal returns.”
HKIC targets HK$300 million for its CIES investment portfolio by year-end, sets December deadline for fund manager applications
670 investors applied for Hong Kong’s revamped visa program in 9 months, projections show it may reach only 18% of annual target
Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premium.
Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.”
Siren Chen compares the five investment- and skills-based routes to Hong Kong residency by cost and difficulty level.
Hong Kong authorities hope to attract 4,000 applicants a year. Hannah Ma analyzes why the first applicant gained approval in just 23 days.