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Education and innovation are “at the heart of Singapore’s success”, with the country’s universities ranking top 50 globally, the index noted.Singapore “maintains its global connectivity”, with more than 63 per cent of the population speaking at least one foreign language and 55 per cent possessing digital skills.The index also said that the country fosters technological progress and ensures a steady pipeline of innovation – granting 7.37 patents per 10,000 residents.Governance and transparency define Singapore’s administrative excellence, the index said, adding that there were “high levels of civic engagement”.It also noted that Singapore operates a comprehensive open data platform, making 8,086 datasets available…
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