Friday, January 13, 2012

PH is world's 8th friendliest country: HSBC survey

PH is world's 8th friendliest country: HSBC survey | ABS-CBN News

In contrast to the findings of a legion of business-sense surveys done globally, this one gives the Philippines a top-notch ranking. This survey explores critical, non-regulatory aspects, of the business environment.

Who can deny the central importance of 'friendliness' in business, which is, afterall, about people (and then perhaps only corollarily about planet and profit)?

"This country is friendly on wallets, too: 47% report an increase in access to luxuries, including domestic staff, swimming pools and owning properties," Forbes.com said about the Philippines, citing the results of the HSBC survey.

... the top 15:

  1. New Zealand
  2. Australia
  3. South Africa
  4. Canada
  5. United States
  6. Turkey
  7. United Kingdom
  8. Philippines
  9. Spain
  10. Malaysia
  11. Brazil
  12. Italy
  13. Mexico
  14. Singapore
  15. France

The most challenging countries for expats, according to the survey, include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia and India."