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PwC measured 30 global cities against a range of factors including tech readiness, transport and infrastructure, health and safety, sustainability, innovation, ease of doing business, economic clout and more. Here, in reverse order, are the top 10.

PwC's annual ranking of the global cities that are best for business, finance and culture provides plenty of reasons for Londoners to remain optimistic in spite of the Brexit vote

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In Pictures: The top 10 cities of opportunity

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