Vanuatu CBI Scheme: Passports, Prosperity & Problems

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Passports, prosperity and problems: Vanuatu’s CBI scheme in the media

In an era of increased geopolitical competition, there are growing calls for policy makers and citizens in Australia and New Zealand to improve their understanding of the Pacific Islands region. Traditional media in both countries play an important role in this task. However, some are concerned that while media reporting on the region and its … Read more

Vanuatu Suspends CIIP Until Further Notice Amid Regulatory Overhaul – IMI

Vanuatu’s Citizenship Commission halted all new applications under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) for 2025, effective immediately. The suspension, announced March 17, will remain in place “until further notice,” according to an official memo issued to agents. The CIIP is a citizenship-by-investment program that requires investment into government-designated funds, such as the CIIP-Cocoa Fund, … Read more

The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges

January 8, 2025 JAKARTA – Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake and dramatic political developments in Tonga and New Caledonia at the end of 2024 set the tone for the coming year in the Pacific. The incoming Trump administration adds another level of uncertainty, ranging from the geostrategic competition with China and the region’s resulting militarization through to … Read more