Bangkok jumps in global city ranking

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Bangkok made a significant leap in the 2024 Global Cities Index (GCI), climbing 11 spots to 34th — the largest gain among the top 50 cities — driven by improvements in business activity, cultural experience and information exchange, according to consulting firm Kearney.

In terms of information exchange, a new internet speed metric benefited Bangkok, which ranked eighth globally in this category.

This year introduced new measures, such as digital readiness and human mobility, reflecting evolving global challenges and contributing to rising average scores across cities.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChinaHong KongSingapore

Topics: Bangkok Kearney Activity Exchange Thailand Global Business Cities Information

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Published On: 2025-01-06 @ 18:27:00 (1 days ago)

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