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Bonifacio Global City Overview Driving Tour Taguig by HourPhilippines.com

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Duration: 12:22
Updated: 12 Apr 2015

Bonifacio Global City Overview Driving Tour Taguig. Bonifacio Global City (aka BGC or The Fort) is a financial district in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located 5 km from Makati through Mckinley Road. In the past decade, the district has experienced robust commercial growth since the sale of previously military land by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. The entire district used to be the part of the main Philippine Army camp. In 1995, Bonifacio Land Development Corporation (BLDC) started planning a major urban development—Bonifacio Global City. Bonifacio Land Development Corporation made a successful bid of P33,283.88 per square meter for the 214-hectare Fort Bonifacio property, to become the Bases Conversion and Development Authority partner in the development of the district. The Ayala Corporation through Ayala Land, Inc., and Evergreen Holdings, Inc. of the Campos Group purchased a 50.4% controlling stake in Bonifacio Land Development Corporation from Metro Pacific in 2003 for $90 million. BCDA and the two companies now control Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, which oversees the master planning of Bonifacio Global City. Shopping areas include: Market Market, SM Aura Premier, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, High Street South, Central Square Mall, The Fort Strip, The Forum, Crossroads, Burgos Circle, Venice Piazza and the soon to be completed Uptown Mall. Bonifacio Global City is also home to St. Luke’s Medical Center, Mind Museum, International School of Manila, British School, Japanese School, Singapore Embassy and luxury car dealerships including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz and Lexus. Notable condominiums and developments include the Pacific Plaza Towers, Essensa, Grand Hyatt Residences, Shangri-La Hotel at the Fort. Bonifcio Global City represents the modern Filipino cosmopolitan city for the new millennium. MABUHAY and Welcome to HourPhilippines TV! Thanks for dropping by. Please subscribe, like, share and comment on our videos! ♥ We upload daily and weekly! Your essential guide to unforgettable food, travel and nightlife adventures in the Philippines and beyond! Have a great day and a fantastic life ahead! :-) Cheers, Lord and Aksana Food | Travel | Lifestyle | Parties | Nightlife | Events For business inquiries, please send us a message :-) www.HourPhilippines.com

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Finding Man City Superfans in Manchester | Global City

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Duration: 10:15
Updated: 30 May 2015

Will Greenwood joins forces with our major sponsor, Etihad Airways, to search the globe for like-minded Man City supporters who have the Sky Blues in their heart! Subscribe for FREE and never miss another Man City video: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=mcfcofficial Register with City to receive even more official content and exclusive offers: https://www.mcfc.co.uk/Supporters/Registration Special thanks to our major sponsor & series partner Etihad Airways. Subscribe for all Etihad YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=EtihadAirwaysTM Global City is our first YouTube series that celebrates and explores the global identity of Manchester City fans. Follow our exciting adventure as we meet our supporters in a host of cities from Manchester to Melbourne. Follow our journey using the hashtag #GlobalCityFans as we travel to the UK (Manchester), UAE (Abu Dhabi), USA (New York City), Australia (Melbourne) and Indonesia (Jakarta). Special Thanks to: The National Football Museum The Manchester Central Library The Malmaison Hotel Imperial War Museum North Whitworth Museum The Lowry Manchester Arndale

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Pinoy Joyride - Bonifacio Global City (Philippines) Joyride 2014

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Duration: 11:29
Updated: 01 Sep 2014
author: dmitrivalencia

An Update to my old BGC Joyride years ago. Finally made a new version with a lot of changes and new buildings built. Burning gas and taking advantage of the ...

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I strolled BGC (Fort Bonifacio Global City)

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Duration: 7:16
Updated: 15 Feb 2015

The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Makati City, Manila Philippines, Beanstalk Vlog , Filipino Vlogger

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Hart, Kompany & Silva take over New York | Global City Fans

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Duration: 9:19
Updated: 14 Jul 2015

Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany and David Silva meet up with NYC Football Club and make MCFC fans' dreams come true across the Atlantic. Join us as Will Greenwood heads to the city that never sleeps - New York - in the third leg of Global City Fans #GlobalCityFans See Episode 1 here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNdiW... See Episode 2 here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu7pelxwTyc Subscribe for FREE and never miss another Man City video: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Register with City to receive even more official content and exclusive offers: https://www.mcfc.co.uk/Supporters/Reg... Special thanks to our title partner and series sponsor Etihad Airways. Subscribe for all Etihad YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Special Thanks to: MCFC Supporters Club New York City New York City FC The Yankee Stadium The Mad Hatter NYC Grand Central Terminal Lois Bar NYC New York Coed Soccer League Darryl Webster, author of "Pride In Travel” Global City is our first YouTube series that celebrates and explores the global identity of Manchester City football fans. Follow our exciting adventure as we meet our supporters in a host of cities from Manchester to Melbourne. Follow our journey using the hashtag #GlobalCityFans as we travel to the UK (Manchester), UAE (Abu Dhabi), USA (New York City), Australia (Melbourne) and Indonesia (Jakarta).

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Saskia Sassen: "The Global City: A New Frontier"

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Duration: 76:56
Updated: 27 Jun 2014
author: Syracuse Architecture (Syracuse University School of Architecture)

Architecture Fall 2007 Lecture Series - November 14, 2007 at The Warehouse. Professor Saskia Sassen is in the Department of Sociology and The Committee on Gl...

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FORT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY THE NEXT SUPER CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Duration: 6:50
Updated: 29 Jun 2014
author: Joesan Soon

Photo Compilation Thanks to Denz4u. Fort Bonifacio Global city is a master plan development project that is patented with Asia's tiger economy Singapore. It ...

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Trip to Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines

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Duration: 15:03
Updated: 05 Sep 2014
author: Fort Philip

Trip to Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines - McKinley Hill, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, SM Aura, Manila American Cemetery Memorial.

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Mit offenen Karten - Incheon - Global City

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Duration: 11:00
Updated: 21 Jun 2014
author: ilikebigbutts77

Incheon - eine Planstadt westlich von Seoul.

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Bonifacio Global City Skyline

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Duration: 2:02
Updated: 21 Aug 2014
author: coreactivo

helicopter landing at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

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Bonifacio High Street Walking Tour Bonifacio Global City Taguig Manila by HourPhilippines.com

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Duration: 13:26
Updated: 31 Mar 2015

Bonifacio High Street Walking Tour Bonifacio Global City Taguig Manila. Bonifacio High Street is a ground level outdoor shopping district in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila, Philippines by Ayala Land located near Serendra, Market! Market! and SM Aura. It was opened in 2007 and is one of Ayala Corporation's flagship projects. The commercial development offers a mix of high-end retail shops, restaurants and amenities. Currently, the mall has four sections, the first and second blocks are open-air shopping, while the third block is a mixture of open-air and indoor commercial buildings also known as Bonifacio High Street Central and the fourth block which was named Bonifacio High Street South is a mixture of open-air and indoor commercial-residential buildings. MABUHAY and Welcome to HourPhilippines TV! Thanks for dropping by. Please subscribe, like, share and comment on our videos! ♥ We upload daily and weekly! Your essential guide to unforgettable food, travel and nightlife adventures in the Philippines and beyond! Have a great day and a fantastic life ahead! :-) Cheers, Lord and Aksana Food | Travel | Lifestyle | Parties | Nightlife | Events For business inquiries, please send us a message :-) www.HourPhilippines.com

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Let's Think About It – Our Future as a Global City (Part 1)

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Duration: 11:06
Updated: 27 May 2015

“We are as good as any. Our main problem is there aren’t enough of us.” Watch this video to find out more about how Singapore can stay ahead of the competition. Don’t miss Part 2 where Edmund Koh shares 3 things about the Singapore brand that he is proud of. In this final episode of “Let’s Think About It”, Vernetta Lopez, Diana Ser, Edmund Koh, Grace Sai and Ong Keng Yong share views and stories with Minister K Shanmugam on Singapore’s future as a global city. Watch the rest of the episode at: Part 2: https://youtu.be/ASsaK-Ao3mQ Part 3: https://youtu.be/GHIaOb9ARhE Part 4: https://youtu.be/TF2hDmxQTRI

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Let's Think About It – Our Future as a Global City (Part 2)

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Duration: 11:18
Updated: 27 May 2015

“Being reliable, consistently predictable, and having integrity is the ‘Made in Singapore’ brand”. Watch this video to find out why Edmund Koh thinks Singaporeans can take on the best in the world with these qualities. Don’t miss Part 3 as the panel discuss the strength of Singapore’s soft power and how it can benefit our society. In this final episode of “Let’s Think About It”, Vernetta Lopez, Diana Ser, Edmund Koh, Grace Sai and Ong Keng Yong share views and stories with Minister K Shanmugam on Singapore’s future as a global city. Watch the rest of the episode at: Part 1: https://youtu.be/u6YNwjZ3vkw Part 3: https://youtu.be/GHIaOb9ARhE Part 4: https://youtu.be/TF2hDmxQTRI

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Let's Think About It – Our Future as a Global City (Part 3)

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Duration: 13:49
Updated: 27 May 2015

Does eating mee pok and pizza in the same restaurant reflect how cosmopolitan Singapore has become? Watch this video to find out more. Don’t miss Part 4 where Edmund Koh shares 3 things that foreigners love about Singapore. In this final episode of “Let’s Think About It”, Vernetta Lopez, Diana Ser, Edmund Koh, Grace Sai and Ong Keng Yong share views and stories with Minister K Shanmugam on Singapore’s future as a global city. Watch the rest of the episode at: Part 1: https://youtu.be/u6YNwjZ3vkw Part 2: https://youtu.be/ASsaK-Ao3mQ Part 4: https://youtu.be/TF2hDmxQTRI

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Let's Think About It – Our Future as a Global City (Part 4)

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Duration: 11:17
Updated: 27 May 2015

What are 3 things that foreigners love about Singapore? Watch this video to find out more. In this final episode of “Let’s Think About It”, Vernetta Lopez, Diana Ser, Edmund Koh, Grace Sai and Ong Keng Yong share views and stories with Minister K Shanmugam on Singapore’s future as a global city. Watch the rest of the episode at: Part 1: https://youtu.be/u6YNwjZ3vkw Part 2: https://youtu.be/ASsaK-Ao3mQ Part 3: https://youtu.be/GHIaOb9ARhE If you’ve missed the other episodes, catch up at: Episode 1: Our Social Cohesion - https://youtu.be/x0pzISdZcxY Episode 2: Our Manpower Concerns - https://youtu.be/40BGb1bOiUA

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What makes London a global city ?

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Duration: 2:31
Updated: 01 May 2013
author: Charlotte Monroe

What makes London a global city ? Eden and Charlotte's project.

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Global City Virar (Mumbai) by Rustomjee & Evershine Builders

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Duration: 6:36
Updated: 29 Jul 2014
author: Shah Sons

Rustomjee Global City ought to be one of the luxurious yet affordable residential project in Virar, Mumbai. Planned out in 217 acres of land this place is ce...

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Blue moon over Abu Dhabi | Man City Superfans in the UAE | #GlobalCityFans

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Duration: 8:19
Updated: 20 Jun 2015

Follow Will Greenwood in the second leg of Global City Fans, as he travels to Abu Dhabi, the home of our major sponsor, Etihad Airways. We see how a shared passion for Manchester City & Football unites fans thousands of miles apart. See Episode 1 here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNdiWFmVChI Subscribe for FREE and never miss another Man City video: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Register with City to receive even more official content and exclusive offers: https://www.mcfc.co.uk/Supporters/Reg... Special thanks to our major sponsor & series partner Etihad Airways. Subscribe for all Etihad YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Special Thanks to: Hesen Kanjo The Abu Dhabi Blues Manchester City Football Schools - Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit Ferrari World Yas Marina Royal Shaheen Events Jumeirah at The Etihad Towers Global City is our first YouTube series that celebrates and explores the global identity of Manchester City fans. Follow our exciting adventure as we meet our supporters in a host of cities from Manchester to Melbourne. Follow our journey using the hashtag #GlobalCityFans as we travel to the UK (Manchester), UAE (Abu Dhabi), USA (New York City), Australia (Melbourne) and Indonesia (Jakarta).

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Bonifacio Global City Bonifacio High Street Serendra Overview Tour Taguig by HourPhilippines.com

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Duration: 30:15
Updated: 27 Apr 2015

Bonifacio Global City Bonifacio High Street Serendra Overview Driving Tour Taguig. Bonifacio Global City (aka BGC or The Fort) is a financial district in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is located 5 km from Makati through Mckinley Road. In the past decade, the district has experienced robust commercial growth since the sale of previously military land by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. The entire district used to be the part of the main Philippine Army camp. In 1995, Bonifacio Land Development Corporation (BLDC) started planning a major urban development—Bonifacio Global City. Bonifacio Land Development Corporation made a successful bid of P33,283.88 per square meter for the 214-hectare Fort Bonifacio property, to become the Bases Conversion and Development Authority partner in the development of the district. The Ayala Corporation through Ayala Land, Inc., and Evergreen Holdings, Inc. of the Campos Group purchased a 50.4% controlling stake in Bonifacio Land Development Corporation from Metro Pacific in 2003 for $90 million. BCDA and the two companies now control Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, which oversees the master planning of Bonifacio Global City. Shopping areas include: Market Market, SM Aura Premier, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, High Street South, Central Square Mall, The Fort Strip, The Forum, Crossroads, Burgos Circle, Venice Piazza and the soon to be completed Uptown Mall. Bonifacio Global City is also home to St. Luke’s Medical Center, Mind Museum, International School of Manila, British School, Japanese School, Singapore Embassy and luxury car dealerships including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz and Lexus. Notable condominiums and developments include the Pacific Plaza Towers, Essensa, Grand Hyatt Residences, Shangri-La Hotel at the Fort. Bonifcio Global City represents the modern Filipino cosmopolitan city for the new millennium. MABUHAY and Welcome to HourPhilippines TV! Thanks for dropping by. Please subscribe, like, share and comment on our videos! ♥ We upload daily and weekly! Your essential guide to unforgettable food, travel and nightlife adventures in the Philippines and beyond! Have a great day and a fantastic life ahead! :-) Cheers, Lord and Aksana Food | Travel | Lifestyle | Parties | Nightlife | Events For business inquiries, please send us a message :-) www.HourPhilippines.com

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Fort Bonifacio Global City Philippines Seda Rooftop bar

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Duration: 2:11
Updated: 06 Oct 2014

Fort Bonifacio, near Market Market and SM Aura - Check out the new swank digs called "straight up" on the rooftop of the Seda hotel in Global city. Hindi mura dito, pero hindi masayadang mahal. Masarap pag-kain, and lots of tapas style options on the menu - The bar has a sophisticated, but chill vibe, top notch AC, and super cold beer and a fantastic view. It sure can be more fun in the Philippines - Got to love it!

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Bonifacio Global City

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Duration: 4:31
Updated: 21 Aug 2014
author: eurasiaweb

Bonifacio Global City http://www.fortcondominium.com.

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Global City Unity Black Chicago Black Focus -Cecile Johnson

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Duration: 58:12
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

In June 2015, Cecile Johnson, CEO, of African Development Plan and Board Member of the National Black Agenda Consortium (Chicago) discussed her data project which focuses on the state of African Americans in the USA, with this program specifically focused on the State of African Americans in Illinois. This program is part of Global City Unity's attempt to bring current issues to community with the goal of engaging the stakeholders to find common ground and sustainable solutions. This program is part of the 2015 Black Agenda here in the state of Illinois. For more info contact Cecile Johnson at AfricanDevelopmentPlan@gmail.com and www.africandevelopmentplan.org

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Drive Trip!! Philippines - Going to Bonifacio Global City then to Reposo Makati

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Duration: 13:37
Updated: 25 May 2014
author: dmitrivalencia

City driving - doing some errands at Bonifacio Global City then off to Makati You can see in this video driving from Edsa then to Kalayaan Avenue towards BGC...

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British Sniper Kills SIX Taliban Fighters With a SINGLE Bullet From Half a Mile Away

World History Online

25 Aug 2015

With a Taliban fighter looming in his sights half a mile away, the British sniper knew a clean shot would take down his enemy. What he could not have known was that the single bullet he fired would account for five more insurgents. But, incredibly, his rifle round triggered the explosive vest worn by his target, killing all those around him ... “He had a shawl on. It rose up and the sniper saw he had a machine gun ... Lt Col Slack said ... ....

photo: WN / Yeshe Choesang

An Indian video journalist on his duty in Dharamshala, India

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Virginia TV reporter, photographer killed in shooting during live interview

CNN

26 Aug 2015

(CNN)An apparently routine live TV interview went horribly wrong in Virginia on Wednesday morning. Two WDBJ employees were shot to death while reporting on a feature story Wednesday morning, the CNN affiliate in Virginia reported ... ....

photo: AP / Ajit Solanki

Tens of thousands of protestors from Gujarat’s Patel community participate in a rally in Ahmadabad, India, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015.

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Gujarat protest: Agitation to intensify, police indulging in violence, says Hardik Patel

Deccan Chronicle

26 Aug 2015

Ahmedabad. The agitation for OBC quota to Patels will intensify in the coming days, Hardik Patel who is leading the stir today said and blamed the police for the violence. Rejecting suggestions that the protesters started the violence last night, he alleged that the police were trying to "disrupt" the "movement" at the behest of the political establishment. Read. Patel agitation ... "They (Police) are indulging in violence....

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Indian Lion rest inside the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata in Eastern India City

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Tourist guide mauled to death by lion in same park where Cecil was killed

Canberra Times

25 Aug 2015

Harare. A Zimbabwean tourist guide was killed on Tuesday by a lion in a pride he was tracking with tourists in Hwange National Park, the home of the country's most prized lion Cecil, who was killed last month, the park said. Last month's killing of Cecil, a 13-year-old, rare black-maned lion by American hunter Walter Palmer, was met with global outrage and triggered a backlash against Africa's lucrative hunting industry ... Reuters. ....

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GlobalPhilly events to honor city's worldly links

Philadelphia Daily News

26 Aug 2015

"The goal" she said, "is to show that Philadelphia really is a global city." ... "If Philadelphia is going to sell itself to the rest of the world as being a global city, we have to sell ourselves first," said lawyer John F. Smith 3d, a partner at Reed Smith LLP and the chairman of Global Philadelphia Association ... The group's 190 members include businesses, organizations and individuals with a global focus....

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GlobalPhilly™ 2015 Aims to Enhance International Stature of Philadelphia - International Exposition Will Offer 150 Events from September 15 to November 15

PR Newswire

26 Aug 2015

26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The birthplace of American democracy is ready to take center stage as a truly global city ... and programs that will enrich lives in the community, foster international dialogue, and instill even greater pride in our international city," said Zabeth Teelucksingh, Executive Director of the Global Philadelphia Association....

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Demand for Posh House Spurs a Price Rally in Q2?

All Africa

26 Aug 2015

[The Star] The asking price for luxury homes in Nairobi shot up by a marginal 0.9 per cent in the second quarter of the year on rebounding investor interest. This is according to a new quarterly report by property consultancy and management firm, Knight Frank.The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index report released yesterday showed a recovery in prices for high end property after a one per cent fall during the previous quarter.... ....

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IHG to Launch Holiday Inn Express in Krabi, Thailand (IHG - Intercontinental Hotels Group plc) ...

Public Technologies

26 Aug 2015

"Thailand's tourism industry is witnessing strong growth and we are seeing beach destinations such as Krabi gaining popularity amongst travellers seeking a relaxing retreat away from the hustle of the city. As Krabi International Airport becomes more accessible to key global cities and international direct flights to Krabi increase, we anticipate a surge in visitor arrivals over the next few years....

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Disrupt the status quo to become the next big thing, says Persistent founder

The Times of India

25 Aug 2015

He was in the city to deliver a talk on Digital — The New Global Business Paradigm as part of the Global Leadership Talk. Organized by charitable trust Nagpur First, this series of talks brings stalwarts from across the globe to discuss the way forward in helping Nagpur become a global city by 2020 ... There's no reason why the next big thing to revolutionize our lives can't come out of this city....

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U.S. Mayors Step Up As Key Advocates for Climate Change Action during UN Conference in ...

Public Technologies

24 Aug 2015

Bloomberg, and global city networks ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), with support from UN Habitat, formed the Compact of Mayors to empower and engage cities of all shapes and sizes to accelerate local climate action in the lead up to the UN Climate Conference in Paris in December 2015....

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Sydney’s ultimate shopping experience (City of Sydney)

Public Technologies

24 Aug 2015

City of Sydney). Designer exhibitions, exclusive promotions, styling advice and bespoke fashion events are all part of the City's Fashion Saturday campaign, celebrating fashion in Sydney's villages ... "With retail generating an estimated $3 billion for our city's economy each year, events like this are vital to our status as a global city, especially as Sydney is Australia's premier retail destination....

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2nd edition of Global Nagpur Summit in November

The Times of India

22 Aug 2015

Last December saw non-resident Nagpurians from across the globe come together in the city to discuss how they could contribute towards the progress of the city. The second edition of the Global Nagpur Summit aims to take forward the vision of making Nagpur a global city by 2020....

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The 'smart' way Barcelona is cutting costs and improving the quality of life

Business Insider

22 Aug 2015

Barcelona was honored as the world's smartest city this year, beating out London, Singapore, and New York in connected infrastructure, citizen engagement, technological capability, and use of open data sources ... Many cities are already connecting their infrastructure to IoT devices like sensors and smart meters ... Globally, cities’ investments in IoT technologies will increase by $97 billion between 2015-2019....

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General Ray Odierno Appointed Senior Advisor to JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase & Co) ...

Public Technologies

21 Aug 2015

He will also advise on the firm's cities initiatives, including the Global Cities Initiative and New Skills at Work, meeting with mayors and other public officials to provide them with expert insight and advice that will help respective metropolitan areas thrive in the global economy and representing the firm in select events and conferences with JPMorgan's partnership organizations....

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General Ray Odierno Appointed Senior Advisor to JPMorgan Chase & Co. (ISE - The Irish ...

Public Technologies

21 Aug 2015

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VLM Airlines Launch New Birmingham - Antwerp Service (Birmingham International Airport Ltd)

Public Technologies

21 Aug 2015

There are strong business synergies between these cities for industries including fashion, diamond, automotive and chemicals ... "This new route to Antwerp is great news for our region, as not only does it suit many businesses in the area and locals wanting to visit this beautiful city, but it is another step towards cementing Birmingham's future as a vibrant, global city."....

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Drawing up a blueprint for Bengaluru

The Times of India

21 Aug 2015

Set an agenda for a better Bengaluru.That's what TOI told six citizens with different points of view and brought them together to chart a course for the future of the city ... "There are rules to run the city ... It's also important to have a big picture on where Bengaluru, an IT city with a global footprint, should be headed ... We need an idea, a blueprint for Bengalu ru, so that we know where this global city is headed....