Moscow has risen to the 22nd position, marking its first entry into the TOP-25 fDi Global Cities of the Future since 2014.
In the challenging year of 2020, Moscow managed to attract a record amount of private investments, with investments in fixed capital amounting to 1.9 trillion rubles from January to September, which is 11.5% higher than in 2019. Currently, Moscow accounts for 17% of all investments in fixed capital and approximately half of the foreign direct investments into Russia.
The aim of the ranking is to identify the most attractive cities in the world for foreign direct investment. These cities are expected to provide a conducive environment for economic growth and business expansion.
Singapore leads in both economic potential and a business-friendly environment. Thanks to low taxes and an abundance of various research grants, Singapore positions itself as one of the most innovative cities in the world. It has been at the forefront of foreign direct investment in R&D (research and development) over the past five years, with investments exceeding $210 million from 2015 to 2020. The government actively supports this process by stimulating the creation of various business incubators, accelerators, and fostering startups and funds.
Other cities that made it into the fDi Global Cities of the Future top ten include London, Dubai, Amsterdam, Dublin, Hong Kong, New York, Shanghai, Paris, and Tokyo.
