Singapore retained its ranking as the Asian city with the best quality of life, while Hong Kong lags rival financial hubs as it struggles with air pollution, according to a survey by Mercer Consulting. Singapore ranks 28 among 221 cities, Tokyo is at 40 and Hong Kong is placed 71, the list shows. The cities are rated on 10 factors including infrastructure, political and social environments, and access to...
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More Singaporeans are satisfied with the living, working and leisure environment, according to an Urban Redevelopment Authority Survey. Data collected from the Lifestyle Survey 2009 as well as the Concept Plan 2011 online survey, found that the number of people who think Singapore is a great place to live, work and play has gone up by about 10 per cent to 84 per cent. Compared with a Public Perception...
WEF report also shows big role govt plays in Republic's high ranking Even before the full rollout of the ambitious Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN), Singapore has moved up two places to the second spot in the global Networked Readiness Index (NRI) ranking published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The NRI is part of the 2009-2010 Global Information Technology Report, a widely...
Ranking makes city appealing to global firms wishing to bring in staff: ECA SINGAPORE has emerged as the top place for Asian expatriates to live in for an 11th year running, according to global human resource consultancy ECA International. High quality infrastructure, alongside low health risks, air pollution and crime rates, and a cosmopolitan population make Singapore the best city for Asian expats to...
Singapore continues to offer the best living environment for Asian expatriates. This is according to the latest Location Ratings for expatriate living conditions published by ECA International. This is the 11th year in a row that Singapore has held pole position. ECA International's Location Ratings system is used to assist international HR departments to establish expatriate allowances which compensate...
SINGAPORE is closing the gap on London and New York as a leading financial centre, according to a new ranking. The poll placed the two heavyweights in joint top spot but London has lost 15 points since the index was published last September while New York has gained one. Both scored 775 out of 1,000. But Asian cities are fast catching up in the Global Financial Centres Index. Singapore, Hong Kong and...
The Lion City has been ranked the world's 53rd most liveable city, in the latest survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Republic scored highly in stability and infrastructure, and its emphasis on healthcare and education also earned it top marks. However, it did not fare as well in areas such as culture and living environment. While it is ranked behind Hong Kong and Tokyo in Asia, for example,...
The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) on Monday gave extensive recommendations to ensure energy sustainability and the full optimisation of Singapore's land space, given the island-state's limited resources. Among the plans is a new waterfront city at Tanjong Pagar, currently a port area comprising Keppel and Pulau Brani. The current port lease in the area expires in 2027. The land area is similar in...
Singapore has regained its ranking as the most globalised economy in 2009, beating economic giants such as the United States, China and Japan. This is based on the latest Globalisation Index, compiled by Ernst & Young and the Economist Intelligence Unit. The study covered 60 of the world's largest countries and had polled 520 senior business executives, with in-depth interviews conducted with 30...
From the opening of the two integrated resorts to a new report due on the Singapore economy, 2010 looks set to be a busy year. The economy dominated headlines in 2009 and will continue to do so in the new year. The Economic Strategies Committee Report on how best to take the country forward is expected by end-January. The Jobs Credit scheme, which helped saved jobs during the recession, will wind down by...