Singapore - the most desirable city in Asia?

SINGAPORE: According to the latest Country Brand Index, Singapore is – among Asian cities – the country that most people want to live in. Singapore also came up tops among Asian countries in this annual global survey when it came to shopping and fine dining. On the global stage, Singapore was number three in this category. It was also placed in the third spot, after Sweden and New Zealand, for being environmentally conscious. The survey has also sealed Singapore's reputation as an attractive business destination. Singapore was ranked within the world's top 10 countries for best and easiest places to do business. These were the choices made by over 2,600 international travellers who participated in this year's survey.

The above was lifted (with apologies!) from the CNA website today....I'm trying hard to think where in the world did the researchers find the "2600 international travellers"! Ok, I love Singapore, but I can think of better places to live in, such as my beloved Vancouver, or even Bali, which is my favourite Asian destination...or Hong Kong for all that yummy food and gorgeous shopping places....or Tokyo which is so funky! And HOW in the world can anyone rank Singapore as being 3rd in the world for being "environmentally conscious"???? Singaporeans complain about having to pay for plastic bags at the supermarket and buy huge SUVs when the whole island is paved with pothole-free tarmac and I can run up the highest hill (ie Bukit Timah Hill) in less than 30 minutes! I think the researchers were sponsored by STB!