Based on the number of Fortune global 500 firms with headquarters in the cities, on whether or not top 40 global service firms have offices there, on the strength of their capital on the markets, the volume of their flow of goods, and the number of global professional association conferences held in these cities, the World’s Most Global Cities survey, presented by Foreign Policy Magazine, A.T. Kearney and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, puts New York (United States) on the top spot (as it happened in the overall ratings), followed by Tokyo (Japan) and Paris (France).

1. New York

In the business world, New York is proudly considered by Americans “the center of the World”. Here are the headquarters of the United Nations, the Wall Street, the international offices of thousands of Fortune 1000 companies. New York is also situated on the East Coast, as a bridge between the New World (North America) and the Old World (Europe).

2. Tokyo

Surprising Tokyo deserves a second place due to its role as a port of entry for Asia. Japan’s economy and undeniable success of high technology made plenty of Fortune companies to install their headquarters or offices here.

3. Paris

It may come as a surprise for a city known more for museums than modems, but Paris led the world in the information exchange category.

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Here is the list of best cities in the world for their business activity:

1. New York (United States)   2. Tokyo (Japan)   3. Paris (France)   4. London (United Kingdom)   5. Hong Kong (China)   6. Singapore (Singapore)   7. Seoul (South Korea)   8. Shanghai (China)   9. Beijing (China)   10. Amsterdam (Netherlands)   11. Frankfurt (Germany)   12. Chicago (United States)   13. Vienna (Austria)   14. Madrid (Spain)   15. Los Angeles (United States)   16. Sao Paulo (Brazil)   17. Sydney (Australia)   18. Bangkok (Thailand)   19. Brussels (Belgium)   20. Taipei (Taiwan)  21. Dubai (United Arab Emirates)  22. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)  23. Moscow (Russia)  24. Milan (Italy)  25. Stockholm (Sweden)  26. Toronto (Canada)  27. San Francisco (United States)  28. Berlin (Germany)  29. Munich (Germany)  30. Zurich (Switzerland)

31. Rome (Italy)  32. Istanbul (Turkey)  33. Miami (United States)  34. Mexico City (Mexico)  35. Washington (United States)  36. Copenhagen (Denmark)  37. Boston (United States)  38. Atlanta (United States)  39. Mumbai (India)  40. Buenos Aires (Argentina)  41. Dublin (Ireland)  42. Jakarta (Indonesia)  43. Manila (Philippines)  44. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)  45. Johannesburg (South Africa)  46. Bogota (Colombia)  47. New Delhi (India)  48. Cairo (Egypt)  49. Guangzhou (China)  50. Shenzhen (China)  51. Tel Aviv (Israel)  52. Caracas (Venezuela)  53. Bangalore (India)  54. Osaka (Japan)  55. Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam)  56. Karachi (Pakistan)  57. Kolkata (India)  58. Lagos (Nigeria)  59. Dhaka (Bangladesh)  60. Chongqing (China)

 

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Tags: 2008, Foreign Policy, Kearney, Most Global Cities, New York, Paris, Surveys, Tokyo, Worldwide Surveys

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