Auckland took the number five spot largely on its ability to attract skilled talent -- and its tolerance for diversity , the report said . Singapore is Asia - Pacific 's most innovative city , says marketing firm Solidiance in a new report . The innovation report looks at six main categories including talent base , education , livability . Singapore 's foreign talent population jumped from 8 % in 2010 to 15 % in 2012 . World Bank ranked Singapore as best place to do business for 2013 .
Singapore is Asia - Pacific 's most innovative city , says marketing firm Solidiance in a new report . The innovation report looks at six main categories including talent base , education , livability . Singapore 's foreign talent population jumped from 8 % in 2010 to 15 % in 2012 . World Bank ranked Singapore as best place to do business for 2013 .