Vietnam ranks second in relationship fulfillment: survey
Vietnam took second spot out of nine Asian countries and territories surveyed for the 2017 Prudential Relationship Index, which was released in HCM City last weekend.
Vietnam ranks second in relationship fulfillment (Photo VNA)
HCM City (VNA) -Vietnam took second spot out of nine Asian countries and territories surveyedfor the 2017 Prudential Relationship Index, which was released in HCM City lastweekend.
It got a PRI score of 79/100, a four-point decrease from the previous survey in2016, indicating that relationships fulfil 79 percent of people’s needs andexpectations.
While having easygoing and supportive partners continued to be important toVietnamese, the survey revealed that humour plays a significant role inrelationships, with 66 percent of those surveyed wanting to find a partner whomakes them laugh or smile.
People in Vietnam are increasingly conscious about the effect of technology ontheir lives and personal relationships.
Sixty two per cent believed that the time spent on smart phones has a negativeimpact on their dynamics with the family – the highest proportion of all themarkets surveyed.
According to the study, children were the leading cause of arguments betweenVietnamese couples (62 percent) – the highest in the region -- followed bymoney issues (51 percent).
In the PRI, 41 percent of parents said the cost of bringing up children has abig impact on their relationship.
Eighty two percent of people expected to rely on their personal savings andassets to support themselves.
Unlike in most other markets in Asia, 44 percent in Vietnam expected theirchildren to financially support them when they are old.
But 43 percent worried about becoming a burden to the family in their old age,the highest proportion in the survey.
The CEO of Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Ltd, Stephen James Clark said,“Healthy relationships impact people’s happiness, longevity and well-being.
“The findings detail the top-of-mind concerns in Vietnam, providing us with anin-depth understanding of our customers and the things that matter most to them– their personal relationships.
“These insights reinforce our commitment to enhancing our customers’ overallquality of life by providing products and services that directly address theirneeds, from health and medical to savings and life protection.”
More than 4,600 people aged 25 to 55 were interviewed in Cambodia, China, HongKong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
In Vietnam, 500 people in Hanoi and HCM City were interviewed face-to-face.-VNA
Procedures for marriages between Vietnamese citizens and foreigners as of May 15 will become simpler and faster than at present under a new governmental decree on marriage and family relations involving foreign elements.
Construction on three classrooms of a kindergarten located in Meo Vac district, northern province of Ha Giang began on August 12 thanks to 65,116 USD in donations from Prudential Life Insurance.
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.
Kon Tum aims to eliminate all substandard housing by October 31. Authorities will continue to review and prioritise support for households in serious hardship, especially those who rendered service to the nation, the poor, and victims of Agent Orange, while ensuring transparency and preventing policy abuse.
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.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
Vietnam ranks second in relationship fulfillment (Photo VNA) 
