Melbourne on top in Asia rankings
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21 December 2007
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Melbourne comes out on top for quality of life and fourth overall in the 2007-08 Asian Cities of the Future rankings.
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The rankings, published by fDi magazine every two years, are based on economic potential, cost effectiveness, human resources, quality of life, infrastructure, business friendliness and FDI promotion strategy.
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By category Melbourne ranked in the top 10 for the biggest growth in average earnings and the biggest fall in unemployment in the last two years.
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It was also found that Melbourne is the tenth youngest city in Asia, with five per cent of the population under 25.
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Melbourne was ranked second in the best human resources in Asia and has the sixth highest level of mobile phone ownership.
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