Singapore is the world's easiest place to do business
| Economy | 2009 Rank | 2008 Rank |
| Singapore | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 |
| United States | 3 | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 4 | 4 |
| Denmark | 5 | 5 |
| Ireland | 7 | 8 |
| Canada | 8 | 7 |
| Australia | 9 | 9 |
| Norway | 10 | 11 |
Source: Doing Business 2009 Report, World Bank Note: The rankings for all economies are benchmarked to June 2008. Rankings on the ease of doing business are the average of the country rankings on the 10 topics covered in the Doing Business 2009 Report.
- Economic Performance
- Competitiveness & Business Environment
- Singapore is ranked first for having the most open economy for international trade and investment
- Singapore is the world's easiest place to do business
- Singapore is ranked the most competitive country in Asia - and is No. 5 worldwide
- Singapore is rated to have the best business environment in Asia Pacific and is No. 3 worldwide.
- Singapore is Asia's most "network ready" country.
- Business Legislation and Efficiency
- Government
- Labour
- Singapore maintains top position in BERI's Labour Force Evaluation Measure
- Singapore has the most motivated workforce in the Asia and Is ranked 3rd in the world.
- Singapore offers the best skilled labour in Asia Pacific.
- Singapore's labour regulations are the most business conducive in Asia.
- Singapore has the best labour/employer relations in Asia.
- Expatriate Living
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