Estonia has been ranked the world's most attractive relocation destination in the 2026 Global Relocation Index, released by Singapore‑based advisory firm RUMAVI. Singapore came a close second while Hong Kong placed 7th.
Estonia, Photo source: reference image
The index assessed 192 countries and territories across 24 indicators, grouped into four pillars: financial and tax, livability and health, safety and stability, and settling and opportunity. Each indicator is scored out of 100, with higher scores reflecting more favourable conditions for relocators. The index draws on multiple authoritative sources, including the World Bank’s International Comparison Program, Mercer Cost of Living Survey, and United Nations Crime Statistics.
Estonia topped the rankings with a score of 72.8, narrowly edging out Singapore (72.6) by just 0.2 points. The small Baltic country performed strongly in currency and banking (99), business opportunities (96), and property rights for non-citizens (90), bolstered by its advanced digital public services and political stability.
Singapore, Photo source: reference image
Singapore placed second, held back primarily by its high cost of living.
Hong Kong secured seventh place with an overall score of 71.0, tied with sixth‑placed Lithuania but ranked behind on a tie‑break. It ranked second globally for tax friendliness, and scored highly on its status as an international financial hub, digital infrastructure, and foreign income tax. However, high housing prices and climate risks weighed on its overall rating.
Hong Kong, Photo source: reference image
Rounding out the top ten: Malaysia (3rd, 72.0), Portugal (4th, 71.6), Taiwan (5th, 71.4), Lithuania (6th, 71.0), St. Kitts and Nevis (8th, 70.3), Czechia (9th, 69.9), and Malta (10th, 69.8).
The second friendly match of the JC Youth Football Academy Summit took place tonight (August 16) at Mong Kok Stadium, with the Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team taking on the Manchester United Academy U16 team. Both teams demonstrated great determination and skill, treating more than 4,400 fans to an exciting contest. The match went into a penalty shootout after 90 minutes with the score tied at 2-2. Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team won with a final scoreline of 7-6. Local teams won two historic friendly matches in this year’s summit.
The two teams posed for a group photo before the match. Photo source: HKJC
Both teams walked out onto the pitch, each with a young mascot leading the way. Photo source: HKJC
Both teams demonstrated great determination and skill, treating more than 4,400 fans to an exciting contest. Photo source: HKJC
Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team won with a final scoreline of 7-6. Photo source: HKJC
Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia presented the Player of the Team Award to Zachary Yu from the Hong Kong, China U16 Representative Team; and Benjamin from the Manchester United Academy U16 team.
Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia, Photo source: HKJC
Guests in attendance at the match included Belinda Wong, Deputy Director Home Affairs of the HKSAR Government; Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Casper Stylsvig, Freely Cheng, Head of External Affairs of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Cora Ho, Executive Manager, Charities (Sports) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; David Vincent, Manchester United Partnership Director; Jennifer Yeung, 4th Vice-Chairman cum Chairman of Community Services Committee of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals; and Stephen Yau, Chairman, Board of Jockey Club HKFA Football Training Centre of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China.
Fans attending the match also had the opportunity to meet Manchester United legend and former captain Antonio Valencia; and enjoy a range of activities at booths hosted by Manchester United and the CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team in the stadium.
The HKJC volunteer posed for a photo with a child at the balloon‑twisting booth. Photo source: HKJC
Children tried body painting at the booth. Photo source: HKJC
The summit is a collaboration between The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Manchester United and The Football Association of Hong Kong, China. It is supported with funding from the Club’s Charities Trust, with the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals operating the programme. During their visit to Hong Kong, the Manchester United Academy U16 team members joined young local players in a series of football and cultural exchange activities, including a visit to the Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School as well as a dragon boat experience, training sessions and community service.
The mascots of both teams posed for photos with families of fans at the stadium. Photo source: HKJC
