Singapore, Sept. 16 -- Singapore has been ranked fifth among 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has remained in the top five.

It also secured 2nd place in the Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania (SEAO) region.

For the second year running, Singapore recorded the highest number of top-ranked indicators, leading 10 out of 78 GII indicators. The GII, published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), assesses economies based on innovation inputs such as institutions, human capital, infrastructure, market and business sophistication; and innovation outputs, including knowledge, technology, and creative products.

Singapore retained its top position in innov...