A foreign teacher teaches English in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –Vietnam has been named in the top 10 countries for expatriate workers, accordingto HSBC’s Expat 2019 Global Report released on July 4.
For the first timein four years, Singapore is not the best destination for expatriate workers.Switzerland is now the top nation for those fortunate enough to be relocatedabroad by their employers - thanks to fast career progression, good pay, and“stunning scenery.”
The annual survey gathered data from 18,059overseas workers in 163 locations.Switzerland ranked high in quality of life, with 70 percent of expats basedthere saying it had a better natural environment than their home nations, comparedto a global average of 40 percent for all expats. Respondents also highlightedthe country’s low crime rate and its economic and political stability, factorswhich helped push the country’s ranking from the number eight to number onespot this year.
Though employees relocating toSwitzerland can enjoy on average a healthy paycheck of 111,587 USD a year, farabove the 75,966 USD global average for expats, it trails places like Shanghaiand Dubai, where expats can earn between 140,000USD and 150,000 USD on average.
The survey breaks the findings intothree sub-categories: living, career opportunity, and family life. Canada topsthe list in the first category, with respondents saying it’s a welcomingcountry, followed by Spain where expats praise its relaxed Mediterranean vibe.Switzerland scores high on career opportunity, thanks in part to quickerpromotions, and Singapore tops the list for family life due to the availabilityof high-quality schools.
It’s important to remember theseresults apply to expats - people that are generally more affluent and educatedthan local populations, and in particular immigrants from poor countries.Unlike other categories of migrants, expats generally live abroad on atemporary basis, and many have some or all expenses paid by their employers.
HSBC is clear that its survey isspecific to expats only - as are other, similarrankings done by Mercer and theEconomist Intelligence Unit - even if news reports covering the rankings readthem as an overall verdict on general populations.
The top ten countries includeSwitzerland, Singapore, Canada, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, Germany,the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam.-VNA
Expats working in Vietnam said they earn on average nearly 88,100 USD, with 36 percent seeing their income increase by 25 percent, the latest Expat Explorer survey compiled by HSBC Bank revealed.
Many Vietnamese people have moved to live in other countries in modern times. There are- also a number of foreigners choosing Vietnam to spend their life in.
Japan-based Leverages JSC has officially launched the Vietnamese version of its website at //we-xpats.com/en/destination/as/jp/, aiming to provide the Vietnamese community in Japan, and those looking to move there, with relevant information on the country.
Electricity from Vietnam’s national grid has flowed through the Le Thanh International Border Gate in Gia Lai’s Duc Co district into Ratanakiri, effectively supporting the local population’s economic activities and daily needs.
Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.
Through personal relationships or professional dealings, Chairman of Phuc Son Group Nguyen Van Hau gave a total of over 130 billion VND to local leaders in Vinh Phuc and Quang Ngai provinces. These officials used their positions to execute tasks as requested by Hau, enabling him and Phuc Son Group, as well as Thang Long company, to carry out projects, participate in tenders, and win contracts.
Total tourism revenue is projected to reach 280 trillion VND (10.7 billion USD), with hotel occupancy rates averaging 68% and the sector’s contribution to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated at 7–7.5%.
Amid complex developments in the region, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel continues to advise Vietnamese citizens who remain in the conflict zone to stay calm, maintain regular contact with the embassy, and strictly follow instructions and warnings from local authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and the embassy.
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Vietnam has achieved many remarkable results, such as the smoking rate among adults decreased from 23.8% in 2010 to 20.8% in 2021. The rate of exposure to secondhand smoke decreased from 73.1% to 45.6%.
More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.
According to the indictment, during the execution of various projects and procurement packages across the provinces of Vinh Phuc, Quang Ngai, and Phu Tho, Phuc Son Group's Chairman and General Director Nguyen Van Hau, who is also Chairman of the Thang Long investment, trade and real estate JSC, either personally committed, directed subordinates, or worked with partner entities to carry out unlawful activities related bidding and accounting procedures.
According to Ben Tre authorities, the province will continue to strengthen IUU fishing prevention by enforcing central directives and enhancing public awareness and compliance among local fishing communities.
Trial operations at the new public administrative service centres in Thanh Khe and Ngu Hanh Son wards show that the reception and processing of citizens' documents on the new wards’ data system have been smoothly handled by the staff, enabling quick settlement and facilitating easy access to public services for the people.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
A foreign teacher teaches English in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) 
