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Time Out
4 days ago
- Time Out
The Scandinavian capital named the world's most liveable city right now
At Time Out, we have a pretty good idea of where in the world is a good place to live. After all, we annually produce roundups of the best cities for transport, green space, walkability and general good vibes, making it easy to decipher where you might want to relocate based on what's important to you. But the Global Liveability Index is a handy tool at your disposal, too, and its overall liveability score is based on five major factors. They are stability (such as the threat of conflict or prevalence of petty crime); healthcare (availability of over-the-counter drugs, quality of public healthcare); culture and environment (temperatures, levels of censorship); education (availability and quality of private education) and infrastructure (quality of road networks, public transport and water provision). In 2024, the crowning city was Vienna, but that has now been knocked off the top spot by none other than (drum roll, please!) Copenhagen. Shocked? No, neither are we. Copenhagen has been in the limelight of late, and for all the right reasons. It claimed a spot in the top 20 of the Global Cities Index published last month, and was also recently named the world's happiest city. But what makes Copenhagen so liveable? Well, it was beaten by its Austrian counterpart in the healthcare category, but scored perfectly in stability, education and infrastructure, garnering it a solid 98 out of 100 overall. And the Danes are clearly proud of their happy, liveable culture. Back in November we reported that Copenhagen was offering people who moved there 'life quality insurance', which you can read all about here. After Vienna in second place, Zurich, Melbourne and Geneva round out the top 10, with Europe claiming four places in the ranking, and Australia claiming three. These are the 10 most liveable cities in the world Copenhagen Vienna Zurich Melbourne Geneva Sydney Osaka Auckland Adelaide Vancouver Plus: The European island nation named the world's safest country to travel to in 2025.
GMA Network
08-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Manila ranks 206th out of 1,000 in 2025 Global Cities Index
Manila, Philippines was ranked the 206th best city to live in out of the 1,000 largest cities in the world based on several metrics that include quality of life and environment, according to the 2025 Global Cities Index released by independent economic advisory firm Oxford Economics. Graded across the key metrics, Manila was ranked 206th overall after it was ranked 158th in economics, 93rd in human capital, 373rd in quality of life, 30th in environment, and 604th in governance. It is possible that the study may be referring to Metro Manila or the National Capital Region as a whole, however, because it also includes "Manila" in the list's 25 'Developing Megacities,' or large urban areas with over 10 million residents with infrastructure investments that have 'often struggled to keep up with increasing population,' and 'have low levels of income per person.' Rankings were determined after total scores for each category were normalized, with the overall score calculated by taking a weighted average—economics with 30%, human capital with 25%, quality of life with 25%, environment with 10%, and governance with 10%. 'The indicators included in the Global Cities Index are not an exhaustive list of the characteristics to consider when comparing cities. Rather, they are among what we believe to be the most relevant traits, as well as a reflection of the harmonized data available at the city level across 163 countries,' the report read. 'The result is an overall score for each of the 1,000 Global Cities that considers not only the city's economic performance, but also how well educated it is, the wellbeing of its residents, the volatility of its climate, any political risks facing the city, and much more,' it added. Another Philippine city included in this year's list was Cebu City at 470th, which was also included in 'Emerging Standouts' or cities that outperform their respective countries, and attract residents due to their 'fast productivity growth,' and higher levels of income per person than the national average. Also included were Angeles City at 488th, Bacolod City at 518th, Davao City at 519th, Cagayan de Oro City at 577th, Dagupan City at 581st, General Santos City at 835th, and Zamboanga City at 861st. This year's list was topped by New York in the United States, followed by London, United Kingdom; Paris, France; San Jose, US; Seattle, US; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Boston, US; Tokyo, Japan. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Toronto just surpassed Montreal in this world's top cities list
Don't look now, but Toronto has officially surpassed Montreal as one of the top cities in the world. According to the 2025 edition of the Global Cities Index, cities across the planet were evaluated across five core categories: Economy, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance. Toronto showed up strong, coming in at 20th place, while Montreal barely made the top 50. Could it have anything to do with Montreal's high transport emissions, or the post-tropical cyclones and torrential downpours forecasted (again) for this summer? Oxford Economics is the world's foremost independent economic advisory firm, covering over 200 countries, 100 industrial sectors, and 8,000 cities and regions. Drawing on top-tier urban economic forecasts and a range of publicly available datasets, the Index builds a consistent global profile of the 1,000 largest cities. What is the world's top city? It should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that New York City topped the list as the world's top city. The urban giant ranked first in the Economics category as the economic capital of both the U.S. and, arguably, the world—boasting the largest metro economy globally, nearly double that of Los Angeles. While heavily reliant on finance, its stable GDP growth and future outlook remain strong. It also scores high in Human Capital, with a population of over 20 million, top universities, major corporate headquarters, and a highly educated, diverse population—though future growth may slow due to stricter immigration policies. What are the top 50 cities in 2025? Here are the top 50 countries according to the Oxford Economics' Global Cities Index 2025: 1. New York 2. London 3. Paris 4. San Jose 5. Seattle 6. Melbourne 7. Sydney 8. Boston 9. Tokyo 10. San Francisco 11. Los Angeles 12. Washington, D.C. 13. Dublin 14. Stockholm 15. Seoul 16. Zurich 17. Oslo 18. Copenhagen 19. Dallas 20. Toronto 21. Singapore 22. Munich 23. Brisbane 24. Chicago 25. Geneva 26. Denver 27. Amsterdam 28. Atlanta 29. Berlin 30. Houston 31. Perth 32. Luxembourg 33. Philadelphia 34. Brussels 35. Minneapolis 36. Vienna 37. Vancouver 38. Helsinki 39. Hamburg 40. San Diego 41. Phoenix 42. Basel 43. Montreal 44. Madrid 45. Miami 46. Tel Aviv 47. Austin 48. Bern 49. Gothenburg 50. Portland Why did Toronto surpass Montreal in this global ranking? Toronto is the top-ranked Canadian city thanks to its role as a national hub for business, finance, culture, and education. Scoring in the top 20 globally for both Economics and Human Capital, the city boasts strong GDP and employment growth, fuelled by high levels of international immigration. Home to Canada's largest banks and major universities like the University of Toronto, it's a centre for innovation and research. However, rapid population growth has strained housing supply, leading to affordability challenges and impacting its Quality of Life score. Environmental challenges and extreme weather also weigh on its overall ranking. Still, with strong governance, high life expectancy, and continued global appeal, Toronto is expected to remain a top performer for years to come. Meanwhile Montreal, the third Canadian city in the top 50, stands out for its strong Human Capital score, bolstered by world-renowned universities like McGill and a growing tech sector focused on AI and video games. It's also a key transport hub, home to major companies like Air Canada and Canadian National Railway. Once Canada's economic capital, Montreal now has the country's second-largest GDP, though lower wages in its dominant sectors contribute to some of the lowest incomes in North America. Still, housing is more affordable than in other Canadian cities, inequality is low, and residents enjoy high life expectancy and rich cultural offerings. Montreal's main weakness lies in the Environment category, due to high transport emissions and weather volatility. As climate change intensifies, reducing carbon output remains a key challenge for the city's economy.
Independent Singapore
06-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Singapore ranked 21st in Global Cities Index 2025 by Oxford Economics
Depositphotos/obstando SINGAPORE: Singapore has clinched the 21st spot in the Global Cities Index 2025, a comprehensive ranking of the world's top 1,000 cities published by UK-based think tank Oxford Economics. The index evaluates cities based on five key dimensions: economy, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Singapore scored a total of 83.9 out of 100, putting it ahead of many regional peers and just outside the global top 20. Notably, Singapore's performance in the 'quality of life' category stood out, placing it 4th worldwide, affirming the country's clean urban environment, high safety standards, and strong infrastructure. New York City retained its crown as the world's top-ranked city for the second year running, achieving a perfect score of 100. London and Paris followed in second and third places respectively. Rounding out the top 10 were San Jose, Seattle, Melbourne, Sydney, Boston, Tokyo, and San Francisco—underscoring the dominance of cities from the United States and advanced economies in the index. While Singapore fared well overall, its rankings across the different categories varied. It came in 23rd for environment and 41st for human capital—categories that assess ecological sustainability and workforce talent, respectively. However, its rankings in economy (106th) and governance (135th) were noticeably lower, suggesting room for improvement in areas such as business dynamism, economic diversity, and government transparency or regulatory effectiveness. The Global Cities Index, produced annually, is widely regarded as a benchmark for assessing urban competitiveness and liveability. Oxford Economics compiled the rankings using a mix of quantitative data points and expert assessments across all five dimensions.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The best cities in the world revealed - and seven UK cities make the list... is YOUR hometown on it?
A new ranking of the world's best cities has been released and there are seven UK cities in the top 100. The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index ranks 1,000 cities based on their economy, quality of life, environment, human capital and governance. In 2025's list, New York takes the crown and is described as the 'economic capital of the United States' and 'in many ways, the world'. Second on the podium? London. The report says: 'London may fit the definition of a "Global City" more than anywhere else in the world. 'The city has established itself as a perpetually relevant locale for business, science and technology, education and the arts.' While the Big Smoke's economy helped it rise up the ranking, London 'really stands out' as the 'world's leading city for human capital', due to its 'numerous world leading universities, diverse labour force and large pool of international headquarters'. The report adds: 'London has weathered the UK's past stumbles related to Brexit and the turmoil of the Prime Minister's office quite well. Fears that Brexit would lead to a decline of the city as a global financial centre have not been realised.' Although London scores highly in the ranking, its high housing expenditure, low economic diversity and low income equality are noted as weaknesses. But London isn't the only British city to earn a place in the top 100. Edinburgh lands just outside the top 50 in 57th place. The Scottish metropolis is listed as a key example of a 'cultural capital'. Cultural capitals have a 'high quality of life' with many 'cultural sites' and a 'sizeable share of foreign-born residents'. Bristol is the second-highest performing English city and ranks at 68th place. The city picks up high scores for economy and quality of life. Leeds ranks in 83rd place and is listed as a sustainable city. Sustainable cities are considered to have 'prioritised sustainable growth' and are 'focused on the clean energy transition'. Cambridge, another city considered to be a 'cultural capital', ranks in 86th place on the list. It gets its highest scores for its economy and quality of life. Glasgow just makes the top 100, ranking at 90th on the index. It scores particularly highly for quality of life. BEST CITIES IN THE WORLD 1. New York, USA 2. London, UK 3. Paris, France 4. San Jose, USA 5. Seattle, USA 6. Melbourne, Australia 7. Sydney, Australia 8. Boston, USA 9. Tokyo, Japan 10. San Francisco, USA 11. Los Angeles, USA 12. Washington DC, USA 13. Dublin, Ireland 14. Stockholm, Sweden 15. Seoul, South Korea 16. Zurich, Switzerland 17. Oslo, Norway 18. Copenhagen, Denmark 19. Dallas, USA 20. Toronto, Canada 21. Singapore, Singapore 22. Munich, Germany 23. Brisbane, Australia 24. Chicago, USA 25. Geneva, Switzerland 26. Denver, USA 27. Amsterdam, Netherlands 28. Atlanta, USA 29. Berlin, Germany 30. Houston, USA 31. Perth, Australia 32. Luxembourg, Luxembourg 33. Philadelphia, USA 34. Brussels, Belgium 35. Minneapolis, USA 36. Vienna, Austria 37. Vancouver, Canada 38. Helsinki, Finland 39. Hamburg, Germany 40. San Diego, USA 41. Phoenix, USA 42. Basel, Switzerland 43. Montreal, Canada 44. Madrid, Spain 45. Miami, USA 46. Tel Aviv, Israel 47. Austin, USA 48. Bern, Switzerland 49. Gothernburg, Sweden 50. Portland, USA Source: Oxford Economics The last British city to rank among the global top 100 is Manchester which comes in 93rd place. Another 'sustainable city', Manchester is recognized for its high quality of life. Paris takes third place on the overall ranking and is described as one of the world's 'economic powerhouses'. San Jose, the home of 'most major technology companies' including Apple, Meta and Alphabet, takes fourth place on the list. The report states that the Californian city 'attracts some of the brightest minds around the globe'. Seattle rounds off the top five due to its status as a 'major tech sector' and its high income per person. Melbourne, Sydney, Boston, Tokyo and San Francisco also make the top 10 best cities in the world. At the other end of the scale, Sokoto in Nigeria ranks last out of 1,000 cities with Sultanpur in India and Kaduna in Nigeria also among the bottom three.
