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World's second richest country among 50 best places for shopping

The city-state ranked 12th overall and was the highest-ranked Southeast Asian city in the list which was topped by the U.K.'s London.

Italy's Milan came in second, followed by the U.S.'s New York.

People shop for bags in Singapore. Photo by Reuters

People shop for bags in Singapore. Photo by Reuters

Ranked by The Economist as the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, Singapore is home to luxury shopping malls featuring high-end international fashion houses.

The most popular shopping destination in Singapore lies in Orchard Road, a 2-kilometer shopping district lined with high-end complexes such as ION Orchard and multi-brand lifestyle malls, or Marina Bay Sands featuring over 170 high-end and premium boutiques.

The shopping ranking highlights destinations that combine luxury, fashion, craftsmanship, local culture, innovation, iconic shopping districts, traditional markets and distinctive visitor experiences, Travel And Tour World wrote.

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