Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) · 16 Sep, 07:00 · Business briefing

Singapore still leads the way as the world’s best place to do business

Singapore has retained its position as the premier global destination for conducting business, according to recent reports from the Economic Development Board.

What it means for you ↓ Courses for this story

26%average salary uplift after a professional certificate

2.7xfaster promotion for certified professionals

71%of leaders prefer candidates who upskill continuously

20days to your first credential

The briefing

The story
in brief.

What happened, who it affects, and why it landed on our intelligence desk — in plain English, sixty seconds or less.

Singapore has retained its position as the premier global destination for conducting business, according to recent reports from the Economic Development Board. This status underscores the nation’s continued appeal to multinational corporations seeking stable regulatory frameworks, robust infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce. For professionals, this reinforces Singapore’s role as a critical hub for regional and international enterprise, driving sustained investment in key sectors such as finance, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

Employer demand for Business And Management skills — indexed growth since 2019
Indicative index of skill mentions in professional job postings for the field this story moves (2019 = 1)

Your move

What this means
for your career.

Every headline redistributes opportunity. Here is who this one rewards — and how to be on the right side of it.

This ranking validates Singapore as a strategic career hub, intensifying competition for high-value roles in multinational corporations. Skills in cross-cultural leadership, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation will rise significantly in value. You should prioritise upskilling in areas that bridge operational efficiency with strategic innovation. Professionals in finance, technology, and supply chain management must act now to secure competitive advantages. Consider obtaining certifications in project management or data analytics to demonstrate adaptability. Engage with local industry networks to understand specific sector demands. Position yourself as a versatile professional capable of navigating complex international business environments, ensuring you remain indispensable in this dynamic market.

For this story, the fields that convert it into pay are Business And Management, Finance and Accounting, Project Management and Data Science — exactly the programmes matched below. The chart shows the indicative salary uplift certified professionals report in each of those fields; every one of them is a click away, from £79, finishing in as few as 20 days.

Indicative salary uplift in the fields matched to this story
Indicative ranges from published continuing-education salary studies, by field — each field is a recommended course below

Matched to this story

Enrol in these
to benefit.

These programmes position you for exactly this shift — online, self-paced, and finishing with a verifiable certificate you can share the day you pass.