The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Talent Ranking 2025. Hong Kong's ranking leapt markedly to fourth globally from ninth last year, marking the highest-ever ranking and ranking first in Asia. Of which, Hong Kong improved across all three ranked talent competitiveness factors for the second consecutive year. Hong Kong's ranking rose to 20th/ third/ 12th in 'Appeal'/ 'Readiness'/ 'Investment and Development' respectively.