Best Hong Kong On Screen Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 81 Gloria (歌莉雅) — MAMACAR （天生是女人）: From Indie Singer-Songwriter & Hi-Fi to Film 31:20

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本集邀請唱作女歌手 Gloria 歌莉雅，談她從校際歌手一路走到 Hi-Fi 專輯常客的歷程。她以原創〈天生是女人〉入選第三屆「銀幕·香港」電影節，同名微電影《MAMACAR》也讓她把舞台聲線帶到鏡頭前。節目中我們聊到她在情感表達、節奏與面對鏡頭上的再適應，拍攝最難忘的一幕，多年 Hi-Fi 生涯的壓力管理，以及給初入行歌手／演員的一個實用建議。亦會回望自中學比賽以來的關鍵時刻與評語，如何成為她繼續前行的動力。節目尾聲，Gloria 分享剛推出、向偶像草蜢致敬的 Hi-Fi 靚聲專輯《Love You Forever》（SALUTE TO GRASSHOPPER）。由她主演的微電影將於 9 月 13 日在 Starlight Whittier Cinemas Village 與《虎毒不》同…

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Hong Kong Revises Investor Visa: Lower Residential Threshold, Higher Non-Res Cap 3:23

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Hong Kong slashes HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) from the residential property threshold; Stephen Barnes calls it “tinkering at the edges.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Luxembourg Prepares to Axe Golden Visa Program That Approved Only 9 Applicants 4:48

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Home Affairs Minister Léon Gloden tabled legislation to repeal Luxembourg’s golden visa, citing low value and high administrative burdens. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Hong Kong Investment Program Registers 1,900 Applications Worth HK$58 Billion 3:17

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CIES applications jumped 51% in three months, reaching 1,900 by August with HK$58B in the pipeline, tracking toward 2,400-2,800 annually. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Cyprus Revokes 28 More CBI Citizenships, Bringing Total to 360 5:54

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The current Cypriot administration has revoked citizenship from 150 people, including 41 main investors and 109 family members. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 18: 🇱🇺 to Axe Golden Visa, 🇮🇹 to Tie Tax Regime to Investment?, 🇪🇺 Border Biometrics Replacing Passport Stamps, ++ 3:25

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🇱🇺 to Axe Golden Visa 🇮🇹 to Tie Tax Regime to Investment? 🇭🇰 CIES Surges in Interest 🇨🇾 Revokes 28 More Citizenships 🇪🇺 Border Biometrics Replacing Passport Stamps 🇲🇾 MM2H Continues Capital Attraction ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.…

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EU to Launch Digital Border System on October 12, Replacing Stamps for Visitors 4:39

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The EES will start with major airports, then roll to seaports and land crossings over six months before full implementation across the EU. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Foreign Residents Pump RM84.2 Billion Into Malaysia’s Economy Amid MM2H Fraud Case 4:34

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Foreign Residents Pump RM84.2 Billion Into Malaysia’s Economy Amid MM2H Fraud Case View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Behind the Scenes of CBI Screening: How Due Diligence Really Works 6:57

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Lesperance and Peters give insights into the world of CBI due diligence, what happens behind the scenes, and more. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Survey Finds Wealth Tax Could Prompt Half of British HNWIs to Leave 10:20

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Arton Capital’s survey of over 1,000 British millionaires finds that 53% may leave the UK over a wealth tax, while 83% have considered RCBI. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Ireland Sets IIP Approval Record Two Years After Program Closes 4:41

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Ireland approved 538 golden visa applications in 2024, more than double 2023’s total and a record for the program. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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RCBI Investors Don’t Buy Numbers; They Buy Stories 4:10

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Alaattin Kilic: “Statistics inform. Stories persuade. Firms win trust when they combine both, but it always begins with the story.” View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 11: 🇬🇧 Wealth Tax Could Trigger Mass Exodus, 🇮🇪 IIP Sets Approval Records, 🌐 How CBI Due Diligence Really Works, ++ 2:21

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🌐 How CBI Due Diligence Really Works 🇬🇧 Wealth Tax Could Trigger Mass Exodus 🇮🇪 Defunct IIP Sets Approval Records 🌐 Opinion: Why and How Stories Sell ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Turkey Eliminates Currency Protection, Redirecting Citizenship Investment Flow 8:28

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“I’ve watched the lira tank for 30 years […] it can devalue 100% overnight,” Aran Hawker warns potential deposit-based CBI applicants as KKM ends. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Saint Kitts Removes Education Requirements and Extends Dependent Age to 30 in “Best Move” Reform 6:13

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Industry experts praise changes as Saint Kitts removes education requirements that “weren’t working” for modern families. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Exclusive Interview with New COO of São Tomé CIU as Program Opens for Applications 12:32

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IMI Connect Rome-bound Trindade on São Tomé’s CBI: Six weeks processing time, $90k investment, Dubai CIU HQ, and why energy infrastructure comes first. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Lifts Ban on Property Purchases for Investor Visa Holders 7:23

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While some experts see the policy correcting a “fundamental flaw,” others argue it’s “no game changer” that won’t significantly boost demand. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Greece Cuts Golden Visa Backlog by 10% in Just 3 Months 5:38

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Greece is on track for about 8,600 applications in 2025, and the backlog has fallen by 4,612 applications since the start of the year. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Why Investor Migrants Feel Misled: The Great Expectations Gap 4:13

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Alaattin Kilic highlights the gap between selling and consulting, and how trust dangles on a precarious scale between them. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Sep 4: 🇸🇹 CIU Boss Sits Down with IMI, 🇰🇳 CIU Removes Dependent Req’s, 🇬🇷 Cuts GV Backlog by 10%, ++ 3:26

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🇹🇷 Eliminates CBI Lira Protection 🇰🇳 CIU Removes Dependent Req’s 🇸🇹 CIU Boss Sits Down with IMI 🇳🇿 Lifts Property Ban for Investors 🇬🇷 Cuts GV Backlog by 10% ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Launches NZ$1M Investor Visa, Retires Struggling Entrepreneur Program 4:57

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The new Business Investor Visa has two investment options, one of which provides a fast track to permanent residency within 12 months. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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South Korea Imposes Conditional Ban on Foreign Property Purchases 7:44

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Korea introduces residency rules for foreign buyers, reflecting a wider trend of nations tightening property access. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Trump Administration May Deny Naturalization Over “Good Moral Character,” Reviewing 55M Visa Holders 8:42

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Good moral character is now vital for naturalization. And 55M visa holders, including EB-5 investors, now face continuous review. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Ep. 80 Interview w/ Hester Kwok, the Director of "My Hong Kong Diaries in 2022" [Cantonese] 48:06

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Ep80：專訪《孤島紀事2022》導演郭旭宏 🎙️🎙️本集播客就是《孤島紀事2022》導演郭旭宏，她分享在2022年封關期間的心思，並討論對香港文化以及電影業未來的期盼，對香港高速發展表達憂愁卻對文化帶有希望。第三屆銀幕·香港電影節——《孤島紀事2022》日期：九月二日 (二) 時間：晚上七時地點：University of Southern California, Norris Theatre 👉免費門票 https://cinema.usc.edu/MyHongKongDiaries Ep. 77 Interview w/ Hester Kwok, the Director of "My Hong Kong Diaries in 2022" 🎙️🎙️ On this episode…

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Dubai’s Golden Visa for Creators Attracts 2,415 Individuals and 78 Firms in Six Months 2:55

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Officials say the program’s participants have a combined online audience of nearly 2.5 billion followers, and highlighted its positive impact on tourism and retail. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Hong Kong CIES Registers Over 1,700 Applications, HK$52B in Pipeline 5:51

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Hong Kong’s C I E S hits HK$52B pipeline, but Stephen Barnes calls it “optics, not economics” for the city’s real economy. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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How to Access Italy’s Little-Known 90% Tax Exemption for Professors and Researchers 3:49

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Federico Salmoiraghi highlights how foreign professors and researchers can access 90% tax relief in Italy for up to 13 years. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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“Every Application Will Be Different” Experts Analyze Malta’s Transition to Citizenship by Merit 9:33

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Muscat Azzopardi, Major, Willis, and Aysever agree that Malta’s CBM model won’t rest on fixed-value donations or one-off payments. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “Good Morals”, 🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa, 🇦🇪 GV Attracts 2K Creators, ++ 4:31

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🎙️ Opinion: Trust is Firms’ Greatest Weapon 🇳🇿 Launches New Investor Visa 🇰🇷 Imposes Ban on Foreigner-Owned Property 🇺🇸 Reviewing 55M Visa Holders for “Good Morals” 🇦🇪 Golden Visa Attracts 2,415 Creators 🇭🇰 CIES Registers HK$52B in Pipeline ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration ind…

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Ep. 79 Interview w/Director of Stories of Pang Jai(風吹布動)Jimmy Lo [Cantonese] 54:47

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在本集 podcast，我們專訪《風吹布動》導演，深入探討作品的拍攝背景與過程，以及社區參與所帶來的影響。雖然這份努力最終成功引起國際關注，但在城市發展的洪流下，逐漸式微的布業仍難敵地產壓力——那麼，今天的我們還能做些什麼呢？《風吹布動》將於 9月6日（星期六）在 CSUDH 放映，作為第三屆「銀幕·香港」電影節的精選節目。立即訂票，一同走進這段動人的故事！ 🎟️ 購票連結： https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hongkongonscreen1/1813383 In this podcast episode, we speak with the director of Stories of Pang Jai about the film’s back…

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Only Two Countries Still Offer 2-Year Citizenship as Peru Extends Naturalization Timeline 3:28

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Peru has exited the short list of countries with a two-year citizenship timeline, leaving Argentina as the only Mercosur member with a quick pathway to citizenship. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New Zealand Considers Relaxing Foreign Home Buyer Ban 2:40

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New Zealand may relax its foreign buyer ban, in place since 2018, but experts doubt it will significantly boost demand for investor visas. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program Draws Over 40,000 Applicants in 18 Months 3:30

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The Saudi Premium Residency program approved 8,000 residents in 2024. Real estate agent Mohammed AlWahhabi said foreign residents seeking “stability and freedom” are driving the surge. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Latvia Golden Visa on Track for 51% Annual Growth as Real Estate Option Bounces Back 5:06

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Real estate investment has rebounded, and Turkish applicants lead. Latvia is on pace for its strongest year since 2021. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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The Lead Gen Trap: Why RCBI Firms Are Paying More and Converting Less 6:14

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Alaattin Kilic writes that lead generation alone no longer drives results for RCBI firms when product-market fit and clear messaging are absent. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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New EB-5 Ruling Eases Timelines for Post-RIA Investors 3:35

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A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Ep. 78 Your Guide to the 3rd Hong Kong On Screen Film Festival 31:06

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在本集節目中，主持人將為大家詳細介紹第三屆「銀幕·香港」電影節 (HKOSFF) 的重點內容——從今年的片單到參與方式，一應俱全。本屆洛杉磯實體重點放映包括：《不赦之罪》 (Valley of the Shadow of Death) 《風繼續吹》 (No Time for Goodbye) 《香港四徑大步走》 (Four Trails) 《虎毒不》 (Montages of a Modern Motherhood) 《十年》 (Ten Years) 此外，還有四場免費校園放映，精選作品包括：《慧童》 (Something About) 《茶粿》 (Cha Guo) 《李小龍：複製新宇宙》 (Enter the Clones of Bruce) 《風吹布動》 (Stories of …

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“No Longer the Cheapest or Most Hands-Off”: Experts Examine Caribbean CBI Residency Requirement 7:35

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Nick Stevens, Serhan Aysever, and Gokce Emer share contrasting views on the impact of a 30-day stay rule on Caribbean citizenship by investment. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Aug 21: 🇲🇹 Experts Examine CBM Model, 🇱🇻 GV to Growing 51%, 🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics, ++ 3:29

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🇮🇹 90% Tax Exemption Guide for Academics 🇲🇹 Experts Examine New CBM Model 🇵🇪 Extends Short Naturalization Timeline 🇳🇿 Reconsiders Foreign RE Buyer Ban 🇸🇦 Residency Program Reveals Impressive Data 🇱🇻 Golden Visa to Growing 51% YOY 🌐 IMI Pro Unveils RCBI Lead Gen Secrets ++ Subscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from…

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Caribbean States to Enact CBI Regional Regulator in September 10:12

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Patrick Peters and Kevin Hosam see ECCIRA boosting credibility but warn delays loom if five parliaments don’t ratify in September. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Ep. 77 Interview w/ Don Ng, the Director of "No Time for Goodbye" 58:25

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Ep77：專訪《風繼續吹》導演吳曉東 🎙️🎙️本集播客幸慶邀請《風繼續吹》導演吳曉東，回顧他由記者轉入電影行業的經歷，探討海外香港電影的狀況，以及分享他在英國拍電影的心思。現已於主要串流平台上架。第三屆銀幕·香港電影節——《風繼續吹》日期：八月二十三日（六）時間：晚上六時地點：Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas 👉購買門票 https://www.starlightcinemas.com/movies/1000028485-no-time-for-goodbye/ Ep. 77 Interview w/ Don Ng, the Director of "No Time for Goodbye" 🎙️🎙️ On this episode, we’re …

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Japan to Hike Business Manager Visa Threshold Sixfold Amid Abuse Allegations 4:56

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Japan plans to hike the visa’s financial requirement to 30 million yen following the recent arrest of a visa holder accused of facilitating fraudulent applications. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Malaysia’s Revamped MM2H Attracts 1,300 Approvals and US$200 Million in Under a Year 4:21

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Following its 2024 overhaul, MM2H posted an 84% boost in inflows, including RM237 million in property and RM597 million in deposits. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Portugal’s Constitutional Court Upholds Preferential Treatment for Golden Visa Investors 9:14

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President Rebelo de Sousa vetoed Portugal’s immigration law after court ruled it violated family reunification rights. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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“Massive Mess Up”: Nearly 4,000 Wealthy Directors Leave UK as Labour Upends Tax Policy 4:38

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Marco Mesina warns the exodus could worsen, while Jimmy Sexton says that even wealthy shoppers now avoid the UK market, including Brits. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Nauru Approves First CIP Application, 20 More in Pipeline 6:12

26d ago6:12

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Nauru CIU CEO Edward Clark confirmed that 20 applications are already in the pipeline, while agents have 20 more approaching submission. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IM - Aug 14: 🌴 Carib5 Enact Regional Accord, 🇬🇧 IMI Pros Roast Tax Policy, 🇳🇷 Approves 1st CIP Application, ++ 4:23

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🌴 Insiders Examine Carib5 Residency Impact 🇺🇸 Court Eases EB-5 Timeline 🇯🇵 to Raise Business Visa Investment Req 6x 🇲🇾 Revamped MM2H Attracts US$200M 🇵🇹 Court Upholds Golden Visa Family Benefits 🇬🇧 IMI Pros Break Down Tax Policy Effects 🇳🇷 Approves 1st CIP Application, 20 in Pipeline 🌴 Carib5 Enact Regional Regulator Accord ++ Subscribe to the dail…

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Trump Targets CBI Nation Citizens With New $15k US Tourist Visa Bond Program 5:59

1M ago5:59

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Citizens of citizenship by investment countries may soon need to post up to $15,000 in bonds to obtain a US tourist visa. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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São Tomé and Príncipe Launches US$90k Citizenship by Investment Program 6:03

29d ago6:03

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São Tomé’s Dubai-based CIU will process applications in six weeks via a public-private model, offering agents US$20k commission. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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$500k Threshold “Fair and Competitive”: Specialists on How They Would Design Argentina’s CBI Program 7:38

30d ago7:38

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As Argentina’s category-defining CBI program takes shape, three industry experts weigh in on how to design it for maximum impact and benefit. View the full article here. Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.By Christian Henrik Nesheim