US EditionSingapore overtakes Switzerland in global talent ranking, fueled by AI readiness, as U.S. slips to 9th spot
Singapore leads globally in formal education and AI skills, improving talent retention by seven ranks, according to the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index.
- Singapore has overtaken Switzerland to rank first in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index by INSEAD and the Portulans Institute.
- The report highlights Singapore's notable improvements in talent retention and its strong performance in four of six evaluation pillars.
- The United States fell to ninth place, marking its worst performance since 2013 according to the report.
- Paul Evans stated that talent competitiveness relies on adaptive capabilities, not just income levels, reflecting strategic policy and human capital resources.
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