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Expat hotspots top global competitive ranking

By Kirsten Hastings, 1 Jun 17

Hong Kong and Singapore ranked first and third as the most competitive countries in the world, with Switzerland coming in second, according to the 2017 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.

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Asian dominance

Hong Kong has consolidated its dominance, taking the top spot for the second year.

Switzerland retained its number two slot from last year, while Singapore came in third. The US ranked fourth, its lowest position in five years and down from third last year.

The Netherlands rounded out the top five, jumping up from eighth last year.

Tags: Brazil | Hong Kong | Singapore | Switzerland

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