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No. 7: Singapore
As a major hub for international business and finance, this city-state of 5 million people in Southeast Asia ranks seventh among the world's most global cities. Singapore is most notable for its port activity, where throughput is higher than any other city in the world. Corporations are heavily drawn to the multi-ethnic city, whose government is trusted as reliable, efficient, and hands-off in maintaining an inviting business atmosphere. Singapore ranks third in conferences hosted for international associations and fourth for the number of international students who attend its top universities.
