Successfully Concluded “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Indonesia and Malaysia
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Providing full support for tourism trade initiatives, SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) participated in the “Experience Macao Mega Sale” events organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (“MGTO”) in Indonesia and Malaysia from 9 to 12 October. Through these events, SJM effectively presented its diverse “Tourism+” offerings and premium hospitality experiences to local residents. Furthermore, SJM has hosted two luncheons with industry professionals, strengthening connections and laying the foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation with both markets.
The officiating guests from Macau and Malaysia toured SJM’s booth, accompanied by its representatives at Kuala Lumpur’s IOI City Mall.
The Indonesia event launched on 9 October at Jakarta’s Gandaria City Mall, followed by the Malaysian edition, which kicked off at IOI City Mall on 10 October. After the opening ceremony, the guests of honour toured SJM’s booth, which showcased the iconic Grand Lisboa Macau and Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, home to three luxurious hotel towers: the Forbes Five-Star Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, the world’s only THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU and Asia’s first Palazzo Versace Macau. SJM’s numerous accolades were also on display, highlighting the company’s achievements in accommodation, dining, facilities, and service. During the tour, VIP guests took commemorative photos with the SJM team and its mascot, “Sam the Rooster,” jointly witnessing these grand occasions.
To support the Macao SAR Government’s “Tourism +” initiatives for sustainable cross-sector development, SJM launched a variety of Grand Lisboa Palace hotel packages, offering luxurious stays, exquisite dining, family-friendly “edu-tainment” experiences, exclusive golf course access, as well as world-class art exhibition in Macau. SJM also supported MGTO’s lucky draw campaign and interactive games with hotel stays and dining vouchers, aiming to attract Indonesian and Malaysian travellers to visit Macau. Many local residents and visitors enthusiastically joined the activities at SJM’s booth and took memorable photos with “Sam the Rooster”.
During visits to both cities, SJM hosted luncheons with industry professionals at The Westin Jakarta in Indonesia and Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, uniting over 80 representatives from airlines, local travel agencies and MICE planners for in-depth exchanges. To explore future collaboration opportunities, SJM showcased its latest developments and products, highlighting Macau’s vibrant tourism resources and diverse cultural experiences. The luncheons provided valuable insights into Southeast Asian travellers’ preferences and demands, helping SJM to develop targeted travel offerings for the regions. Engaging quiz sessions with prizes further encouraged guests to discover SJM’s diverse tourism products and deepened their interest in Macau.
Through the “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Indonesia and Malaysia, SJM reinforced Macau’s tourism appeal in Southeast Asia and reaffirmed its support for the SAR Government’s international initiatives to promote Macau as a “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – SCG participated in the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025: THE WORLD PIVOTS in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was organized under the theme “Sustainable Philanthropy.” The conference brought together business leaders from around the world to exchange visions on driving sustainable business practices amid the changing global economic, technological, and environmental landscape.
Photo credit: Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025
Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, presented the concept of “Inclusive Green Growth,” a business strategy aimed at creating economic growth alongside environmental sustainability. The approach utilizes technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence as key tools to enhance capabilities and build long-term competitive advantages.
To achieve these objectives, technologies such as AI, robotics, and deep tech are being deployed to improve production efficiency, expand supply chain capabilities, and reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing processes. A clear example is the development of low-carbon cement, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions while addressing both efficiency and business opportunity considerations.
Furthermore, SCG collaborates with partners and supply chains to leverage shared technology and data to create an “Impact Chain,” which helps foster growth and sustainable positive impacts simultaneously.
The Inclusive Green Growth concept extends beyond environmental stewardship. It represents a long-term growth approach that encompasses technology, innovation, and competitive capability, enabling businesses to grow sustainably, compete in global markets, and pass on a better world to future generations.
Hashtag: #SCG
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, announced the entrance into a letter of intent to form Magna AI, in partnership with Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), leveraging their strong AI infrastructure and systems integration capabilities to deliver a full-value chain global AI transformation factory.
In a landmark move to redefine the future of enterprise transformation, Magna AI is being established to provide advisory, building, integration, and operational service across the infrastructure, applications, and services that will power AI-driven industries and nations worldwide.
To learn more, partner with us, or request a briefing, visit:magnaAI.com
Magna AI stands apart by combining the AI hardware expertise and system integration capabilities of WDH, the AI security leadership and platform of Trend Micro integrated with NVIDIA NIM (NVIDIA Inference Microservices), into a single, unified factory model that delivers a secure, end-to-end platform for building and deploying AI including:
AI-Compute & Infrastructure — Architected, deployed, and optimized across public cloud, private cloud, sovereign cloud, or on-premises environments.
AI-Native Applications & Automations — Built for real-world use cases across nations and enterprises.
AI-Powered Industry Solutions & Platforms — Tailored to sector-specific challenges and opportunities, enabling transformation across finance, healthcare, energy, government, and beyond.
AI-Secured Experiences — Embedding security by design into every layer of the AI stack to ensure trust, resilience, and compliance.
AI-Services & Advisory — Delivered through a forward-deployed engineering model, embedding experts directly into the customer’s operations to accelerate impact.
This full-stack, forward-integrated model will empower governments, industries, and global enterprises to leapfrog into the AI era — securely, swiftly, and at scale.
Eva Chen, CEO of Trend Micro: “Security is no longer an afterthought in the AI world — it is the foundation. With Magna AI, we are embedding enterprise-grade protection into the core of AI transformation. As a global leader in software applications and cybersecurity, our vision is clear: AI that is trusted, secure, and truly transformative.”
Robert Hwang, Chairman ofWDH: “Magna AI is the embodiment of a commitment to enabling large-scale, high-performance AI infrastructure and systems that delivers real results, with the strategic backing of WDH. This venture brings our global manufacturing and integration expertise into a new era of intelligent transformation.”
Dr. Moataz BinAli appointed as Magna AI’s Chief Executive Officer. With more than two decades of experience across leading global technology companies including Trend Micro, SAP, IBM, and Microsoft, Dr. BinAli brings a wealth of expertise in driving innovation and scaling technology businesses.
“We are not just building a company—we are crafting the core of the next intelligent revolution.” said Dr. BinAli. “Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and autonomous AI solutions that will empower enterprises to lead in the new century.”
With headquarters anchored in innovation hubs across the globe, Magna AI is committed to becoming the go-to partner of choice for enterprises embarking on their AI transformation journeys. Magna AI stands at the forefront of this shift, delivering AI-driven solutions designed to help enterprises optimize operations quickly and sustainably throughout their AI transformation.
A tri-level sanctuary where contemporary art, curated library, a bar-inspired third-floor lounge, and a 1.2-metre molar sculpture converge to create a multi-sensory destination in partnership with Fiidaa Art.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Dentalis, a distinctive art-integrated clinic in Tanjong Pagar, has launched an art-led healthcare sanctuary in partnership with Fiidaa Art. The tri-level heritage shophouse on Craig Rd features rotating contemporary art exhibitions, a curated library, and spa-like sensorial design, advancing a holistic approach to care—a fusion of art, culture, and wellness. This creates a cultural destination where every detail reflects an appreciation for design, and where original works are made accessible to emerging collectors. Outside, a 1.2-metre sculptural molar installation named “Molartopia” signals the clinic’s unconventional approach to environment design.
This approach—a fusion of art, culture, and wellness—is central to Dentalis. Each visit becomes an encounter with beauty: art on the walls tells a story, the Assouline Travel Library inspires curiosity, and every detail—from scent to sound—reflects an appreciation for detail and the elegance of contemporary design.
Why Now: When Environment Meets Cultural Intervention In a city where the wellness economy is growing at a robust annual rate of 7.79%^1, and local estimates show dental anxiety affects nearly 1 in 5 adults^2, the launch addresses a significant gap in the patient environment. Research confirms that dental anxiety is a complex, multifactorial issue that significantly impacts a patient’s ability to receive necessary care^3, often leading to avoidance behavior that results in severe, long-term health complications such as undiagnosed conditions that manifest as chronic pain^5. Additionally, peer-reviewed literature supports the principle that the non-clinical dental environment itself—including elements like design, scent, and music—can influence patient anxiety levels^4. By prioritising environmental design and integrating a dynamic art gallery, Dentalis offers an approach that aims to transform apprehension into ease. “Beauty lies in craftsmanship—and well-being in experience. Dentalis is more than a clinic; it is a cultural destination where a focus on exceptional care environment is offered amidst art, architecture, and tranquility.” — Dr. Jonathan Liu, Founder of Dentalis
Featured artists include Max Kong, whose meditative, geometric compositions evoke calm and order, and Georgina Gray, whose playful, colourful scenes bring joy and warmth. Together, they transform each visit to Dentalis into an immersive, restorative, and culturally enriching experience.
Design-Led Care Meets Cultural Accessibility
Dentalis’s art-integrated approach intentionally expands art access beyond traditional barriers. “For most people, galleries might seem intimidating” notes Sangeeta Tibrewala, Founder of Fiidaa Art. “By placing contemporary works in everyday spaces like dental clinics, we’re normalising art as part of daily life, not a special occasion. This is how Singapore can truly become a cultural city through culture embedded in the everyday.”
With these original artworks priced from $500 onwards, pieces are positioned as accessible entry points for emerging collectors—representing a meaningful, permanent investment in personal space that holds lasting cultural value.
We are changing the very definition of a healthcare space,” explains Jennifer Choi, Marketing Director of Dentalis. “This is about inviting the ‘almost collector’ to encounter original art in a therapeutic context. Dentalis transforms that relationship—not through selling, but through simple proximity. The walk becomes a gallery stroll. The wait becomes contemplation. Clinical becomes cultural.”
Molartopia: Where Art Meets Anatomy
Before visitors even step inside, they’re greeted by Molartopia—a 1.2-metre sculptural molar installation at Dentalis’s entrance. Part public art, part anatomical homage, the oversized tooth was designed to be Tanjong Pagar’s most unexpected photo opportunity.
“We wanted to signal from the doorway: this isn’t your typical clinic,” explains Dr. Liu. “Molartopia is cheeky, confident, and completely unapologetic about celebrating dentistry as both science and spectacle.”
The installation transforms the threshold: what could be clinical apprehension becomes curiosity, then a photo, then a smile. Molartopia doesn’t just mark the entrance—it reframes the entire visit before it begins.
A Living Gallery: Art in Motion
Unlike traditional galleries or static clinic decoration, Dentalis operates as a rotating cultural platform. Every three months, Fiidaa Art curates a new collection, ensuring repeat visitors experience fresh perspectives while allowing emerging artists regular exhibition opportunities. This model transforms Dentalis from a gallery into a dynamic cultural engine—one where dentistry and art aren’t fixed experiences, but evolving conversations.
The First Exhibition: The Spaces Between @ Dentalis
Running through to 9 January 2026, The Spaces Between @ Dentalis showcases works by two Singapore-based artists, Max Kong and Georgina Gray, exploring the beauty found in contrasts—between order and play, structure and imagination, calm and colour.
Kong’s rhythmic abstractions draw attention to the negative spaces within and around his forms, while Gray’s vibrant, whimsical worlds fill those in-betweens with wonder and life. Together, their works bridge precision and playfulness, offering visitors a space of comfort, curiosity, and contemplation.
Featured Artists
Max Kong Max Kong’s concentric square series introduces balance and stillness to the reception area—the first impression that signals Dentalis is a different kind of clinic. His clean, meditative geometry mirrors Dentalis’s philosophy of calm and contemporary design.
Artist’s Perspective: Max’s geometric works at Dentalis are designed not as decoration but as visual anchors that foster a sense of calm and emotional safety. Through repetition, balance, and the quiet presence of negative space, his compositions invite stillness — easing the nervous system even before a patient’s appointment begins. For Max, Art in a dental clinic isn’t a luxury; it’s an intentional element of the care environment.
About the Artist: Born in Singapore in 1974, Max Kong holds a Masters of Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts and a Fine Arts degree from RMIT University, Australia. His abstract practice explores unconventional tools and the materiality of paint, resulting in layered surfaces that challenge traditional methods.
A Platinum Award recipient of the 28th UOB Painting of the Year, Max has exhibited across Singapore, Korea, Japan, Thailand, China, and New York. His works are held in collections including the Singapore Art Museum, United Overseas Bank, and the National University of Singapore.
Georgina Gray Georgina Gray’s vibrant, whimsical works bring warmth and joy to Dentalis’s art space. Her tropical scenes, playful black cats, and dreamlike palettes invite visitors to pause, smile, and reconnect with imagination.
Artist’s Perspective: “I paint these joyful little worlds to remind us that life’s not all serious business. If my orang utan on a swing or playful black cat made you feel a bit calmer as you headed for your dental treatment, that’s exactly why they’re there,” explains Georgina Gray.
About the Artist: Georgina is a contemporary artist of British-Chinese descent, currently based in Singapore. Her professional background in graphic design and advertising led her to a career in advertising as a writer before becoming a full-time artist. Her work is a celebration of wanderlust and nature, and often features quirky animals and abstract landscapes in a riot of colours. Working primarily with acrylics on canvas, her paintings evoke a sense of fun and adventure, and provide a little lighthearted escapism from everyday life.
A Space for Culture and Collaboration
The third floor at Dentalis features a bar-inspired lounge designed for media previews, trainings, private events, and brand activations. This versatile area complements the art gallery’s atmosphere, extending the Dentalis philosophy into a dynamic cultural hub for wellness, creativity, and community.
Behind the clinic, a flexible pop-up space invites unexpected collaborations—from specialty coffee concepts to experimental design showcases—with announcements forthcoming.
Interested collaborators and event partners — including brands, curators, or creators seeking a unique venue — are invited to reach out regarding third-floor private event bookings or first-floor pop-up activations.
“We’re in conversations with makers and creators who share our philosophy: that beauty and function aren’t opposites,” says Dr. Liu. “The space will evolve. The art will rotate. This is a cultural organism, not a monument.”
The Spaces Between @ Dentalis Exhibition 52 Craig Rd, Singapore 089690 10 October 2025 – 9 January 2026 Free admission | Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 9am – 1pm
Media Assets & Further Information: https://www.dentalis.clinic/post/the-spaces-between-dentalis https://fiidaaart.com/collections/the-spaces-between Notes on Statistics 1. Wellness Economy Growth (7.79%): Global Wellness Institute (GWI), Global Wellness Economy: Singapore Report. 2. Local Dental Anxiety (1 in 5 adults): National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Why are some people terrified of going to the dentist? 3. Anxiety Problem Statement: Etiology of Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia: Review. PubMed: 40403774. 4. Environmental Influence (The Solution Rationale): The Influence of the Dental Office Environment on Reducing Anxiety—A Pilot Study. Medicina (Kaunas), 60(8), 1303. 5. Avoidance Consequences (Case Study): National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), How a debilitating fear of dentists led to years of ear pain.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – CHiQ is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the North Melbourne Football Club, a cornerstone team of the Australian Football League (AFL). Over the 2026 and 2027 seasons, CHiQ will be the club’s Co-Major Partner for the club’s AFL Program and Platinum Partner for the AFLW Program, with branding featured prominently across official playing apparel—bringing CHiQ’s dynamic energy and modern spirit to one of Australia’s most-watched sporting stages.
This collaboration follows CHiQ’s successful alliance with the St George Illawarra Dragons rugby league team, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s expansion across Australia’s elite sports marketing landscape.
As Australia’s most influential sporting league, the AFL attracts over 152 million viewers annually, boasting a surging commercial value and public engagement. CHiQ’s collaboration with the North Melbourne Football Club further deepens its connection with local communities and its brand presence in the Australian market.
“CHiQ is a rapidly growing global home appliance brand, already trusted by households across Australia,” said Orry Lack, Chief Commercial Officer of North Melbourne Football Club. “Partnering with a brand of such international calibre is a tremendous milestone for our club. We look forward to growing our partnership together.”
David Esler, Marketing Director of CHiQ Australia, added, “We’re honoured to join forces with North Melbourne. The determination of the men’s team and the excellence of the women’s program deeply resonate with our brand values. This partnership is not only a celebration of sporting spirit—it’s a meaningful step in forging emotional connections with Australian consumers.”
Over next two seasons, CHiQ and North Melbourne will co-launch a series of interactive activations online and offline, with key retail partners across Australia to amplify brand visibility and drive mutual growth.
Since entering the Australian market in 2018, CHiQ has earned widespread consumer trust through its commitment to quality and innovation—recognised by two respected Australian organizations. Canstar Blue honored CHiQ as the prestigious Five-star “Best Performance” Award, and Finder conferred CHiQ’s freezers as “Most Reliable”, “Loved Brand”, and “Value”.
From the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Europe to Australia’s St George Illawarra Dragons and North Melbourne Kangaroos, CHiQ continues to engage in global sports marketing—connecting with consumers through passion and innovation, showcasing the strength of Chinese home appliance brands to the world.
Hashtag: #CHiQ
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The Government is improving the protection for people in state care, with the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill passing its third reading.
“This Bill is an important part of our wider response and complements the work already well underway to implement the Royal Commission’s recommendations. The changes will improve the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults in care,” Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford says.
“We are committed to doing better for survivors, and I know these changes to our existing legislation will make a difference.”
The legislation changes include:
Oranga Tamariki Act
Removes the ability to undertake strip searches of young people in secure residential care.
Clarifies the amount of time a child can be placed in secure care units.
Provides new search powers for people visiting youth justice facilities to improve the safety of young people and staff. Body image scanners will be used to search for harmful items on entry to a secure Youth Justice residence.
Children’s Act
Establishes process to prevent NZ citizens and residents with overseas convictions associated with serious harm from working with children.
Crimes Act
Includes disability in the definition of vulnerable adult to make it explicit that those caring for disabled adults owe them a statutory duty of care.
Records Act
Enforces better record keeping by Government agencies to address challenges survivors faced in accessing their records.
Enhances current monitoring powers of the Chief Archivist with the potential to issue performance notices to agencies to improve recordkeeping practice.
“I want to acknowledge the bravery of the nearly 2,400 courageous survivors who shared their experiences of abuse and neglect with the Commission and contributed to its important work.
“There is still a lot more to be done to ensure the wrongs of the past are not repeated. The Government is committed to continuing this work with urgency and care,” Ms Stanford says.
The Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill passed its first reading this afternoon, Lead Co-ordination Minister for the Crown Response, Erica Stanford says.
The Bill provides that the purpose of a State redress scheme is to:
recognise a person’s experience of abuse in care, and
offer a pathway as an alternative to litigation to provide for redress for abuse in care.
Redress includes a financial payment, an apology, access to care records, and counselling or other wellbeing services.
The Bill also provides for more meaningful apologies to be able to be made by state agencies as well as introduces a new framework for independent consideration of financial redress where a survivor has also committed specified serious sexual or violent offences and been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
“I acknowledge there will be strong and diverse views about the proposed additional scrutiny by an independent decision maker where a survivor has committed serious offences. This approach, based on the Australian model, does not automatically exclude any survivor from receiving financial redress. However, it does require that the independent decision maker satisfy themselves that making such a payment would not bring the scheme into disrepute. This recognises that there are a small number of survivors who were abused in care have also gone on to perpetuate harm to others.
“The Bill has now been referred to the Social Services and Community Select Committee for five months. I know the Committee will give the Bill the careful consideration that it deserves and I encourage survivors, their advocates, and all other interested parties to submit on the Bill.”
CHAOZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – From November 28th to 30th, the city will host the 23rd Teochew International Convention, welcoming Teochew people from around the world and sharing the city’s cultural story on a global stage. Leveraging this opportunity, Chaozhou has prioritized engagement with the global Teochew diaspora, mobilizing the strength of overseas communities and entrepreneurs to enhance development capacity and showcase cultural heritage.
The stage production “Return of the Great Tide: A Dream of Chaozhou”
Cultural assets are becoming a reliable driver of culture-and-tourism integration. At Chaozhou Theater, the stage production “Return of the Great Tide: A Dream of Chaozhou,” inspired by local intangible heritage, has earned strong word-of-mouth, with audiences praising its authentic presentation of living traditions.
Chaozhou, a renowned historical and cultural city in south China’s Guangdong Province, offers scenic waterfronts and a deep cultural tradition shaped by a spirit of gongfu (meticulous practice) and refined aesthetics.
Spanning 2.36 square kilometers, the Ancient City (Chaozhou) has carried over two millennia of urban life. Over the combined National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the ancient city drew large crowds. By Guangji Bridge, a river-spanning light show lit both riverbanks, while a projection-mapping show at Zhenhai Tower narrated a millennium of history.
The ancient city of Chaozhou drew large crowds.
Chaozhou advances conservation and renewal in tandem, exploring integrated models that link culture, commerce and tourism. Today, this historic porcelain capital is taking solid steps in modernization and forging a refreshed industrial profile.
Recent figures highlight this momentum: Chaozhou has become a national leader in the production of intelligent toilets; the Huaying LNG receiving terminal (Phase I), with an annual handling capacity of 6 million tonnes, has come online; construction is accelerating on Datang Chaozhou Power Plant Units 5–6; pre-selected offshore wind projects in eastern Guangdong associated with Chaozhou have advanced; and the city recorded a breakthrough with its first batch of provincial-level “Green Factory” titles.
Aligning with Guangdong’s High-Quality Development Project for Hundreds of Counties, Thousands of Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages, the city is deeply integrating rural greening initiatives with garden-city construction, mobilizing diverse stakeholders to craft micro-landscapes across urban and rural settings. These efforts are enhancing Chaozhou’s overall aesthetic and substance, propelling it toward its goal of becoming a supremely livable and beautiful urban-rural area.
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Top five APAC cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai remained in the top ten of Global Cities Index, underscoring resilience amid global volatility.
Asian hubs such as Seoul and Singapore gained momentum on the Global Cities Outlook, through livability and innovation driven by sustained investment in infrastructure, talent, and digital readiness.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Kearney’s 2025 Global Cities Report highlights the enduring strength of Asia Pacific (APAC) cities on the Global Cities Index (GCI), a ranking of the world’s most internationally connected and influential cities. Despite heightened global volatility and geopolitical fragmentation, APAC cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai continued to rank among the top 10 spots of the GCI, reflecting how adaptability in digital infrastructure, climate resilience, and institutional agility has become the foundation of leadership.
Kearney’s report reveals that as the world enters the intelligence age, cities are not competing on size or legacy alone, but increasingly on readiness: the ability to align infrastructure, renewable energy, and talent to harness the opportunities of artificial intelligence while managing its risks.
Global Cities Index
The GCI evaluates cities across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. With 31 indicators, the Index quantifies each city’s ability to attract, retain, and generate global flows of people, capital, and ideas.
The capital of Japan, Tokyo, remained steady at number four for the eleventh consecutive year, maintaining its strength in human capital and showing modest gains across business activity, cultural experience, and information exchange. Additionally, Singapore secured the fifth spot once again, matching last year’s ranking. This stability reflects modest gains in political engagement and human capital, driven by improvements in ease of entry. These are offset by slight declines in cultural experience and business activity.
Among the top-performing APAC cities, Hong Kong took the seventh position this year, rising from ninth place in last year’s GCI, while the other APAC cities retained their positions. Hong Kong posted an improvement in international travelers, and a strong performance in visual and performing art which led to gains in the cultural experience dimension.
The top 10 cities in the 2025 Global Cities Index include:
New York
London
Paris
Tokyo
Singapore
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Los Angeles
Chicago
“This year’s Global Cities Index reiterates the resilience of legacy Asian hubs. Despite mounting global headwinds and technological disruptions, all the leading APAC cities remained at the top of the GCI, highlighting their enduring relevance and the region’s expanding global influence,” said Shigeru Sekinada, Region Chair of Asia Pacific and Managing Director of Japan, Kearney. “This demonstrates the region’s ability to navigate evolving global dynamics through expanding digital infrastructure, prioritizing regulatory innovation, and investing in climate resilience. We are optimistic that APAC cities will not only accelerate the region’s economic growth, but also serve as critical connectors of the global economy.”
Regional catalysts of growth
Emerging Asian hubs are also gaining momentum on the GCI, driven by sustained investment in infrastructure, talent, and digital readiness. Across the measured dimensions, business activity saw notable shifts this year, with Taipei and Kuala Lumpur achieving strong upward momentum, rising 13 and nine positions on the dimension respectively. In Jakarta’s case, the human capital dimension rose 13 positions in line with the city’s strong progress in strengthening its institutions and infrastructure.
The APAC region is also outperforming in information exchange, where scores rose across all regions – underscoring the growing importance of digital infrastructure and global integration in shaping urban competitiveness. Cities such as Shenyang, Osaka, Taipei, and Mumbai recorded significant improvements – each investing in connectivity and service-sector development.
Global Cities Outlook
Where the GCI captures current performance, the Global Cities Outlook (GCO) offers a forward-looking assessment, evaluating how effectively the world’s leading metros are creating conditions for future success. It seeks to measure future potential across four dimensions: personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance.
This year’s GCO revealed meaningful shifts in both global and regional hierarchy, as Seoul and Singapore surged into the top five. For the first time in five years, Singapore returned to the top five, leaping from 20th to the third position. This sharp rise reflects gains in infrastructure, GDP per capita, and foreign investment, underscoring Singapore’s resilience and global appeal. Meanwhile, Seoul climbed to second place from the fifth position, building on consistent gains in innovation and governance.
Emerging Asian hubs such as Taipei and Jakarta also advanced, signaling a broader redistribution of global opportunity.
A look ahead: leadership in the intelligence age
Kearney’s Global Cities Report also concludes that cities’ long-term competitiveness will rest on three interdependent enablers: expanding energy capacity, embedding resiliency and livability into growth, and developing talent ready for AI adoption. Cities that act systemically, integrating these elements into a unified vision, will not only withstand disruption but shape the next era of global leadership.
“Cities are now at the frontline of the intelligence age. Their leadership will depend not only on capturing AI’s productivity gains, but also on how they govern its risks. Cities of the future would be those that can integrate energy security, renewable investment, and talent development into a single, coherent strategy, defining the next era of global competitiveness,” concluded Mr Sekinada.
Note to editor
The GCI assesses how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. The GCO, on the other hand, examines how cities are creating the conditions for future status as major global players. This analysis covers four dimensions—personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance—which are the key determinants of a city’s ability to attract talented human capital, generate economic growth, increase competitiveness, and ensure stability and security.
While the GCI quantifies the current state of urban centers, the GCO is a measure of how these same cities are ensuring that they can retain – or augment – their global city status in the future. The GCO is designed to spotlight not only the well-established leaders, but also those cities that may be best positioned—thanks to strategic investments in future performance—to challenge their supremacy.
