The Hanoitimes - Among Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam stood behind Singapore at 34th, Thailand 52nd, the Philippines 69th, Malaysia 80th and Indonesia 92nd, while China’s ranking was 93rd. Vietnam to join High Human Development group in near future: UNDP Vietnam is ranked 94th in terms of happiness among 156 countries and territories in the 2016 – 2018 period, up one notch compared to the previous ranking, according to United Nations’ latest 2019 World Happiness Report. Top 10 countries in the World Happiness Report. Source: World Happiness Report. The ranking is based on six key variables, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. Among Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam stood behind Singapore at 34th, Thailand 52nd, the Philippines 69th, Malaysia 80th and Indonesia 92nd, while China’s ranking was 93rd. Finland remained at the top spot of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam 94th happiest country globally
Vietnamese cuisine promoted in Czech Republic
Vietnamese cuisine booths attract visitors (Source: VNA) Prague (VNA) – An international cuisine festival themed “Experience Vietnam” took place in Prague, the Czech Republic, on March 20. The event was part of a series of international cultural and cuisine festivals held every month to introduce cultures of foreign countries in the Czech Republic and attract more tourists to Prague. The festival included more than 30 booths, of which 20 introduced Vietnam’s traditional dishes, and the remaining featured those from Thailand, Mongolia, China and the host country. In addition, a photo exhibition was held to showcase Vietnam’s culture and tourism as well as its achievements. Visitors to the events were also entertained with art performances of Vietnam’s traditional music instruments such as dan bau (monochord zither), T’rung and K’long Put – typical music instruments of the ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cuisine promoted in Czech Republic
VinaCapital rolls out VinaCapital Insights Balanced Fund
Hanoi (VNA) – VinaCapital Fund Management Joint Stock Company (VCFM), one of the most experienced asset management companies in Vietnam, on March 20 announced the establishment of its fourth open-ended fund - the VinaCapital Insights Balanced Fund (VIBF). The move aims to diversify VinaCapital’s open-ended products, which have served as an effective investment channel for individual and organisational investors thanks to its good security and liquidity. The VIBF offers a balance in the investment of bonds, treasury bills, fixed income assets, large-cap stocks and other valuable papers and records. The VIBF launched its fund certificate initial public offering the same day, and the fund certificates are available for sale until April 15. VCFM General Director Nguyen Thi Thai Thuan said the VCFM has been working to develop its products to fit the demands of investors. She described the VIBF as an efficient financial tool to help investors gain stable income and … [Read more...] about VinaCapital rolls out VinaCapital Insights Balanced Fund
Vietnam is the 94th happiest country in the world
By Ngoc Dinh  March 21, 2019 | 11:34 am GMT+7 A young man in Hanoi celebrated after the Vietnamese football team won against Jordan in January. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Vietnam ranks 94 out of 156 countries in terms of happiness, compared to the 95th last year, said a report released Wednesday. According to the World Happiness Report 2019 released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) on March 20, The International Day of Happiness marked by the UN in 2013, Vietnam's score in happiness is 5.175, an increase compared to its score of 5.103 in last year's report. The happiness level was measured based on factors including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and absence of corruption. Vietnam ranks lower than several countries in Southeast Asia including Singapore (34), Thailand (52), Phillipines (69), Malaysia (80) and Indonesia (92). Ranked right above Vietnam at 93rd place … [Read more...] about Vietnam is the 94th happiest country in the world
Two-way trade between Vietnam, China hits US$106 billion
According to VCCI-HCM, China continues to be the largest trade partner of Vietnam and Vietnam has also passed Malaysia to become the largest trade partner of China among countries in the ASEAN. Last year, two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and China exceeded US$106 billion, up 14 percent compared to the previous year. China is the first trade partner of Vietnam to make a record high of more than $100 billion in trade turnover. Of which, export value from Vietnam to China was above $41 billion, up 16 percent compared to that in 2017. Structure of export goods from Vietnam to China has positively changed, gradually increasing the proportion of manufactured products and agro-forestry-aquatic products and decreasing the proportion of raw materials, fuels and minerals.By Minh Hai – Translated by Thuy Doan … [Read more...] about Two-way trade between Vietnam, China hits US$106 billion