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BY Heath Row | 03-10-2005 | 11:59 AM
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Today's edition of the International Herald Tribune reports that Singapore tops a recent World Economic Forum survey of countries around the world -- and their technological efficiency.

Here's the top 10:

  • Singapore
  • Iceland
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • US
  • Sweden
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • Switzerland
  • Canada

Meanwhile, in Europe's largest economy -- Germany -- technology investments are falling faster than anywhere else in Europe. Which country is edging Germany out as the planet's biggest investor in technology? Despite the country's drop to No. 5 this year in technological efficiency -- it's the United States. Maybe we could put our mouth where our money is...