Singapore ranks fourth in Asia’s top workcation cities

The city-state was recognised for its connectivity and digital infrastructure.

Singapore ranked fourth amongst Asian cities and 17th globally in International Workplace Group’s (IWG) 2026 Work from Anywhere Index.

It placed behind Bangkok, Tokyo and Seoul, and ahead of Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Mumbai. Bangkok ranked first globally, followed by Tokyo, Barcelona, Porto, and Vancouver.

The index assesses cities based on climate, broadband speed, accommodation, transport, food, culture, and access to flexible workspaces.

IWG said Singapore’s compact size, digital infrastructure, public safety, and connectivity make it a strong workcation destination.

“As the gateway to Southeast Asia, Singapore combines a highly connected business ecosystem with nationwide 5G coverage, and one of the world's best-connected air hubs through Changi Airport, keeping professionals seamlessly connected, whether they’re travelling across the region or working remotely from Singapore,” the report said.

Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision also integrates parks, nature reserves and green spaces throughout the urban landscape, giving professionals access to nature whilst remaining close to commercial districts and flexible workspaces.

IWG-commissioned research found that 51% of workers said their employer already offers a work-from-anywhere policy. Some 90% said the policy improved their work-life balance, whilst 80% said it improved productivity.

Another 80% said a WFA policy would make a new role more attractive, whilst 62% said they would consider changing jobs for a better policy.

Almost half, or 48%, of workers plan to extend a holiday or mini-break by working remotely in 2026. Some 46% said they are more likely to do so than last year, whilst 43% have already worked remotely from a holiday destination without using annual leave.

Avoiding burnout and supporting wellbeing was the top reason for extending trips through remote work, cited by 54% of respondents. Spending more time with family and friends followed at 53%, whilst 52% said they wanted to make annual leave go further.

Some 51% said the cost of living had made them more likely to use hybrid or WFA policies to extend holidays.

Reliable Wi-Fi was the top consideration when choosing a remote-work destination, cited by 38% of respondents. High-quality accommodation, food and transport followed at 12%.

More affordable travel and accommodation would encourage 46% to extend a trip through remote work.

Clear employer guidance also remains important. Some 44% said they would be motivated by knowing remote work while travelling would not affect how their work is perceived, whilst 39% cited clearer employer guidance.