Singapore has been ranked as the sixth-highest city in the world for its branding, according to the latest Brand Finance Global City Index. The index, released by Brand Finance, a London-based brand evaluation and strategy consultancy, ranks cities based on their brand power and perceptions.
This finding was the result of a worldwide survey conducted in September, with 15,000 individuals from 20 different countries participating. The respondents ranked 100 cities on various criteria aimed at showcasing each city’s attractiveness as a place to live, work, study, visit, retire, and invest in.
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Additionally, respondents were asked to associate specific attributes with each city, choosing from a list of 45 attributes grouped into seven categories, such as Business & Investment and Culture & Heritage.
Singapore’s overall ranking was bolstered by its exceptional performance in the Business and Investment pillar, where it secured the third spot globally. This pillar considers factors such as the ease of doing business, the strength of the economy, and the city’s support for start-ups. Singapore also scored well in terms of low crime rates and violence.
Alex Haigh, managing director for Asia Pacific at Brand Finance, highlighted Singapore as the crown jewel of the ASEAN region when it comes to city branding. He added that Singapore is a leader in economic growth, investment attractiveness, and world-class infrastructure, solidifying its position as a premier global financial hub.
Globally, London maintained its top spot as the world’s leading city brand, followed by New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Dubai.