The increase in Singapore's population was largely driven by non-residents, including foreign workers and international students Singapore's population has crossed 6 million for the first time, as the percentage of non-residents increased more than that of residents,

Hong Kong is back as Asia's top financial centre, dethroning Singapore to gain the spot for the first time in two years.

Hong Kong has dethroned Singapore to become Asia's top financial centre for the first time in two years, according to the latest edition of the semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index released on Tuesday.

SINGAPORE: Singapore has slipped to fourth place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), after being overtaken by Hong Kong, which now ranks third. The GFCI, which evaluates the competitiveness of 133 financial centres globally, revealed that despite the drop, Singapore continues to perform well in key areas.

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Hong Kong amended its regulations for Islamic bonds in 2013. Three sukuk totaling $3 billion were issued in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The Saudi Arabian exchange-traded fund listed in the city in 2023. In 2024,

Globally, Hong Kong ranked third behind New York and London, with Singapore and San Francisco rounding off the top five

For the first time in two years, Hong Kong has reclaimed its position as Asia’s leading financial hub, surpassing Singapore, as revealed in the latest semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index published yesterday.

Hong Kong advanced to third place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index, up one spot from its previous ranking, reaffirming its position as a leading global financial hub.

Hong Kong has reclaimed its position as Asia's top financial center, surpassing Singapore. Globally, Hong Kong is now ranked third, behind New York and London. The latest Global Financial Centres Index also saw cities like Dublin,