MANILA, Philippines—Manila is among the world’s cheapest cities but is also one of those that pay the lowest hourly wages, according to a study comparing the purchasing power of 73 cities around the globe.
via Manila among world’s cheapest cities–UBS – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos.

“The whole world can be found in this city. . . .”
–from the Preface
Fifty years ago, New York City had only a handful of ethnic groups. Today, the whole world can be found within the city’s five boroughs–and celebrated New York Times reporter Joseph Berger sets out to discover it, bringing alive the sights, smells, [...]

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Which cities in India are most ideal for conducting ITO/BPO workand which are emerging as strong contenders?
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