ASIA: Singapore remains top spot for doing business

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Updated September 28, 2007 20:24:04

Singapore has been declared the best place in the world to do business for the second year running, in an annual joint survey by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. While Singapore has kept its first place, other strong performers include Hong Kong, which was placed fourth, Thailand at number 15, and Malaysia, 24th.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Russell Muir, the World Bank's Business Enabling Environment Leader for East Asia and the Pacific

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