Singapore has retained its position at the top of fDi's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, ahead of Shanghai and Seoul. Chinese cities performed particularly well, but the effects of recession and natural disaster have seen Tokyo fall from second place to ninth. Rachel Craig reports.
Most recently published rankings:
African Countries of the Future 2011/12
South Africa has been knocked off the top spot this year with Morocco awarded the African Country of the Future 2011/12. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers across the African Continent.
Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future 2011/12
Costa Rica has been awarded fDi ’s Caribbean and Central American Country of the Future 2011/12. The Dominican Republic claimed second position followed by Trinidad and Tobago in third.
Upcoming publications
European Cites & Regions of the Future 2012/13
In February 2012, fDi will publish a ranking of those cities and regions across Europe which have the best prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion.
Global Free Zones of the Future 2012/13
In June 2012, fDi will publish a ranking of Free Zones globally which have the best prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion.
Keep an eye on this site for the results of both of these rankings, or sign up for our free e-alerts and be among the first to hear the results.
Rankings schedule
Previous rankings:
American Cities of the Future 2011/12
In the first ever fDi ranking of cities across the American continents, New York has been crowned the leading American 'City of the Future' for 2011/12. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers across the region
Middle East Cities of the Future: Winners
Dubai has been crowned the Middle East City of the Future 2010/11, cementing the emirate’s dominance when it comes to investment in the region. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers
Global Free Zones of the Future 2010/11 Winners
fDi Magazine’s first global ranking of economic zones has awarded Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone the title of Global Free Zone of the Future 2010/11. Jacqueline Hegarty reports on the results
fDi Rankings
- African Countries of the Future
- American Cities of the Future
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future
- Caribbean and Central American Cities of the Future
- European Cities and Regions of the Future
- Global Free Zones of the Future
- International Conference Centres
- Middle East Cities of the Future
- Middle East Free Zones of the Future
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