![]() ![]() Its business-friendly environment, a world-class education system and digital connectivity have helped companies and individuals thrive, turning it into a leading global hub.” “On that front, Singapore is a clear global leader. ![]() Cities are now measured on whether economic development is making lives better for residents,” said Mr Chua Soon Ghee, partner and head of South-east Asia at AT Kearney. “In today’s day and age, economic development by itself is no longer sufficient for a city to be a global hot spot. ![]() ![]() In a separate Global Cities Outlook, which ranks cities in terms of their future potential, Singapore took the top spot for “governance”, to emerge at 11th position. The UK as a whole has a high penetration of internet usage and performs well on various indices, including the ICT Development Index from ITU and the Logistics Performance Index from the World Bank.SINGAPORE - The Republic has risen to sixth place - its highest - on the Global Cities Index 2017 by consultancy firm AT Kearney, boosted by its top ranking for “online presence”. Six international airports are located within 80 kilometres of the UK capital, which remains the world’s most connected city with over 335 international destinations directly accessible, helping it to rank first in the Connectivity category. The city received the highest number of FDI projects globally between 20, while also notching up the highest number of outward FDI projects. London, which is facing a period of political and economic change, ranks second overall. The investment will aim to develop its research base, labour force and innovation and enterprise in four key sectors: advanced manufacturing and engineering, health and biomedical sciences, urban solutions and stability, and services and the digital economy. As part of the RIE2020 plan, which details Singapore’s strategy for research, innovation and enterprise investment, the government plans to invest $19bn between 20. ![]()
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