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Hong Kong tops Fraser Institute economic freedom index; Switzerland overtakes Singapore

The Fraser Institute's 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report ranks Hong Kong first among 165 economies, though its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland moved to second, displacing Singapore to third. The ranking, based on 2024 data, carries symbolic weight for Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub amid ongoing governance changes.

South China Morning Post1 day agoHK, CH, SGengCredibility 27%View source

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#economic-freedom#ranking#hong-kong#switzerland#singapore#fraser-institute

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