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Singapore at forefront in Asia for talent competitiveness

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Published Mon, Nov 19, 2018 · 09:50 PM
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SINGAPORE has come up tops in Asia for talent competitiveness this year, according to a global ranking by Swiss business school IMD.

Among the Asian economies in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018, Singapore retained its position as 13th in the world, ahead of traditional rival Hong Kong which fell six spots to 18th. This was followed by Malaysia, which jumped six places to come in 22nd.

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