Recently, Resonance, a marketing consulting firm, released the World's Best Cities 2025 report.

The report provides an in-depth analysis of more than 270 cities around the world, ranking them based on three dimensions - livability, popularity and economic prosperity - and incorporating survey data from 30 countries and regions, totaling approximately 22,000 respondents, to arrive at the final rankings.

The top 10 cities were London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin and Sydney.

Within the Asian region, only Tokyo and Singapore managed to make it into the top ten.

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Tokyo

Fourth in the world, first in Asia

Tokyo, Japan was ranked 4th globally and the highest ranked city in Asia, thanks to its first-class restaurants and shopping experiences.

The report notes Tokyo's economic strength as the economic heart of Japan, bringing together a number of Fortune 500 companies and contributing up to 20% of the country's GDP.

In terms of livability, Tokyo is known for its efficient, orderly and clean cityscape, and is sparing no effort to build a diversified urban environment that combines green eco-systems, retail shopping and recreation, to continuously improve the living experience of residents and the comfort of travelers.

In terms of popularity, Tokyo is known as a “global shopper's paradise”. For example, Ginza is a luxury shopping destination that combines high-end fashion, fine dining and contemporary art; Shibuya's Miyashita Park is famous for its unique mix of retail and dining; and the development of new districts, such as Toranomonogaoka and Azabudai-gaoka, has reshaped the city with the concept of a “Vertical City” that seamlessly blends business, retail, leisure and living. ......

All in all, Tokyo is a city that is easy to live in, easy to work in, and easy to visit. It's no wonder that Tokyo is the preferred place of residence for foreigners moving to Japan, according to the latest figures released by the Japan Immigration Bureau.

As of the end of June 2024, more than 701,955 foreigners have chosen to settle in Tokyo, a figure that represents 19.6% of Japan's entire foreign population.

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Singapore

Fifth in the world, second in Asia

This is the second consecutive year that Singapore has occupied this position.

On the Economic Prosperity Index, Singapore's role as a technology hub in Southeast Asia has attracted investment from many global giants. For example, Google is expanding its cloud infrastructure and data centers here with an investment of up to $5 billion, and Microsoft and Apple are also expanding their operations here.

In terms of livability, Singapore is a famous “Garden City”, known for its high green coverage and clean environment.

At the same time, the Singapore government is planning to further enhance the livability of the city by creating more green spaces, smart urban areas, and multi-purpose development zones for education and leisure.

Singapore also excels in terms of popularity, ranking 12th in the world for retail and 19th for food and beverage, from high-end luxury malls on Orchard Road to authentic street food.

In addition, Marina Bay Sands is set for further expansion, with plans to add another hotel tower with thousands of rooms and an entertainment venue.

As a result, Singapore is attracting more and more tycoons. According to the latest authoritative forecasts, about 4,000 high net worth individuals are expected to choose to move to Singapore this year.

If you are interested in relocating to either of these two locations, please contact Nebula International and we will provide you with tailor-made services.