Hong Kong Tops Asia as Most International City, Overtaking Singapore
- Sean G
- Jul 1
- 1 min read
HONG KONG – June 29, 2025 – In a tight race for regional prestige, Hong Kong has officially been ranked Asia’s most international city, narrowly surpassing Singapore in the inaugural Asian Cities Internationality Index 2025.
Compiled by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with global research firm Ipsos, the index assessed 11 leading Asian cities across 113 indicators grouped into seven categories: business and economy; quality of life; infrastructure and connectivity; innovation and ideas; human capital diversity; cultural interaction; and business-friendly governance.
Hong Kong secured 73.7 points, edging Singapore by just 0.2 points (73.5). The city’s strong performance was driven by its commanding presence in business and economy, reflecting its status as a global financial hub and host of major international events. However, it lagged in innovation and ideas, ranking fourth behind Shanghai, Singapore, and Seoul.
Other Notable Rankings:
Tokyo came in third, followed by Seoul and Shanghai (5th).
Cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta also featured in the places 6–10 range, signaling growing diversity in regional global cities.
What This Means?
Business Advantage: Hong Kong’s lead reflects its strengths in finance, connectivity, and diversity—key drivers in attracting global talent and capital.
Areas for Growth: The city needs to boost efforts in innovation and R&D commercialization to maintain its global edge.
Regional Dynamics: The close margin with Singapore underscores the competitiveness of Asia’s global hubs and may influence future urban policies and investments.
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