Are you serious? Hong Kong ranked world’s 8th most liveable city

While Hongkongers feel burdened with problems like surging property prices, high pollution, and mainlanders’ antics, others seem to think Hong Kong is quite a desirable place to live!

In the 2013 Global Liveable Cities Index published by Singapore, Hong Kong took eigth position as the world’s most liveable city, a bit behind Singapore, ranked at third.

The cities were ranked against factors like economic vibrancy and competitiveness, eco-friendliness and sustainability, safety and stability, socio-cultural situation and governance.

Source: Sing Tao Daily

Photo: Kevin Poh, Flickr




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