London, New York, Tokyo, Paris - Remain World's Most Comprehensively Attractive Cities

London, New York, Tokyo and Paris were again named world's most comprehensively attractive cities in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2018 report which ranked 44 major cities in terms of "magnetism" or overall power to attract creative individuals and enterprises from around the world, since 2008.

KUALA LUMPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Oct, 2018 ) :London, New York, Tokyo and Paris were again named world's most comprehensively attractive cities in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2018 report which ranked 44 major cities in terms of "magnetism" or overall power to attract creative individuals and enterprises from around the world, since 2008.

The report is published by The Mori Memorial Foundation's Institute for Urban Strategies, a research body established by Mori Building -- a leading urban developer in Tokyo, a statement said.

London, New York, Tokyo and Paris remains as top cities from last year and maintain their respective one-through-four positions. Cities are rated in terms of 70 indicators in six categories: Economy, R&D, Cultural Interaction, Livability, Environment and Accessibility.

London continued to surge ahead and increase its score by further leveraging the undiminished momentum of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It upgraded its previous weakest category, Livability and shows overwhelming strength in Cultural Interaction.

With the global financial crisis finally behind it, New York marked its highest one-year score increase since the GPCI rankings began as it benefits from the effects of a strong evaluation in Startup Environment and Variety of Workplace Options.

Tokyo, in the top 10 in all categories except Environment, broke into the Livability top 10 with improved Total Working Hours. Tokyo hopes to build on its score before and after hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020.

Paris, after slipping to fourth following multiple terrorist attacks in 2015 has recovered to boost its overall score, including in number of foreign visitors. With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games now official, Paris will likely compete with Tokyo for Games-related growth.

Also highlighted are Singapore which traditionally strong in Economic Freedom, Corporate Tax Rate and International Conferences and Amsterdam which continues to be ranked favorably as a supportive, tech-ready city for business.