Hong Kong ranks second in IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
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International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Global
June 2026
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Hong Kong climbed to second place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. The city outperformed 68 other economies, trailing only Singapore. The improvement is attributed to sustained performance in government efficiency, infrastructure, and economic factors.
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