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The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:22am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Not all major cities are created equal, with some places around the world holding more influence over global business, culture, and politics than others. But what are the world's most influential cities? Global city reports examines dozens of variables, which are then subdivided into five categories: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. Scores in these categories are then added together to create a holistic ranking. Businessinsider.com |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:44am On Jan 14, 2019 |
10 Brussels Politics and bureaucracy dominate the agenda in Belgium's capital, the home of the European Union. Relatively small compared with many major cities, it punches well above its weight thanks to the EU. 16 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:45am On Jan 14, 2019 |
9 Beijing The capital and political hub of the world's second-largest economy is understandably influential. It is also home to more companies in the Global Fortune 500 than any other city. 20 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:51am On Jan 14, 2019 |
8 Chicago Trading defines Chicago's importance as a major international city, with two of the biggest commodity exchanges based there. Agricultural products like wheat, corn, and pork are among the products that are traded on the city's mercantile exchanges. 6 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:54am On Jan 14, 2019 |
7 Singapore Finance and shipping reign supreme in this Asian city-state. Singapore's container port is one of the world's largest. It is also a major hub for the oil industry — almost half of all oil consumed in the world passes through Singapore. 12 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 9:58am On Jan 14, 2019 |
6 Los Angeles Home to Hollywood, Los Angeles means showbiz, with movie studios, TV stations, and more. Its West Coast location also makes it a key hub for trade with Asia. 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 10:02am On Jan 14, 2019 |
5 Hongkong Formerly controlled by Britain, Hong Kong was handed back to China in 1997 and as such has a unique place in the world. One of Asia's biggest financial centers, it is also a major port city. 11 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 10:07am On Jan 14, 2019 |
4 Tokyo Japan's sprawling capital, home to nearly 40 million people in its metropolitan area, is one of the best-educated cities on the planet, with a high proportion of people with tertiary degrees. 12 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 10:10am On Jan 14, 2019 |
3 Paris Art and fashion make their home in France's capital, which the Global Cities Index says is also the best city in the world for the exchange of information. 10 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 10:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
2 London Brexit is likely to marginally diminish London's role as a global center, but for now it remains the world's second-most-influential city. Home to Europe's financial hub in the City, London is vital for the world economy. 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 10:26am On Jan 14, 2019 |
1 New York City It's no surprise that New York, home of President Donald Trump, Wall Street, and the United Nations, is viewed as the world's most important city. 13 Likes
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by generalissimo(m): 10:47am On Jan 14, 2019 |
In Tupac's voice........''live and die in L.A.'' 18 Likes |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by dominique(f): 10:56am On Jan 14, 2019 |
That Tokyo interchange is out of this world 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Nobody: 11:06am On Jan 14, 2019 |
dominique:Yeah no wonder it's the most industrialised city in the world 14 Likes |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by datola: 11:12am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Where were African leasders when sense was being shared 81 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by edlion57(m): 11:12am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by chiboyjohn: 11:12am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Nice |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by OTayobami(m): 11:13am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Where is my lasgidi na? ? |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Starboytwo(m): 11:13am On Jan 14, 2019 |
No MUSHIN..... List inconclusive 6 Likes |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by Biglittlelois(f): 11:13am On Jan 14, 2019 |
From Paris with love 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by mytime24(f): 11:13am On Jan 14, 2019 |
See Paris and 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by executivegej: 11:14am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Toronto no de your list? 1 Like |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by shadrach77: 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
No African country on the list. Sad! I would have added Johannesburg to that list |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by netsurfer01(m): 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
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Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by femifunny34: 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
geez.....i av to tour |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by breeldesigns: 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by MANNABBQGRILLS: 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Nigeria will get there gradually with good leaders. Nigeria must be great! We BELIEVE so much in our country. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by femifunny34: 11:15am On Jan 14, 2019 |
NigerianBae: God will punish lagos...which lagos 2 Likes |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by PStacks(m): 11:16am On Jan 14, 2019 |
Lagos nKor 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The 10 Most Influential Cities In The World by soberdrunk(m): 11:16am On Jan 14, 2019 |
No PORTHARCOURT!!!! WE WILL NOT TAKEEEEEIIITTT!!! 3 Likes |
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