Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City are among the five biggest improvers of the quality of life over the past five years, according to the Global Liveability Index 2018 of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) – a research and analysis division of the UK-based Economist Group.
A corner of Hanoi
(Photo: VNA)
This year, Hanoi was ranked 107th out of the 140 surveyed
countries with 59.7 points, up 5.5 percentage points, while Ho Chi Minh City
came in 116th with 57.1 points, up 4.4 percentage points.
The rapid economic development,
alongside the higher scores in the fields of recreational and art activities,
private education, and road infrastructure, were the main factors that helped
the Vietnamese cities increase their places in the ranking.
The ten most liveable cities are Vienna
(Austria), Melbourne (Australia), Osaka (Japan), Calgary (Canada), Sydney
(Australia), Vancouver (Canada), Toronto (Canada), Tokyo (Japan), Copenhagen
(Denmark) and Adelaide (Australia).
Those that score the best tend to be
mid-sized cities in wealthier countries, according to the survey.
Several cities in the top ten also have
relatively low population density. This can foster a range of recreational
activities without leading to high crime levels or overburdened infrastructure.
The ten least liveable cities are Dakar
(Senegal), Algiers (Algeria), Douala (Cameroon), Tripoli (Libya), Harare
(Zimbabwe), Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Karachi (Pakistan), Lagos
(Nigeria), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Damascus (Syria).
The survey of liveable cities is conducted
annually based on various criteria such as stability, health care, culture, the
environment, education, and infrastructure.
Source: NDO
More than just an information technology teacher, Bui Van Nien is an inspiring figure who has nurtured the scientific curiosity and creative spirit of students in Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Da Bac is the most disadvantaged mountainous district in Hoa Binh province, with ethnic minorities accounting for about 90% of its population. Over the past years, the district has mobilised resources to implement ethnic policies to improve the quality of life of local people.
In recent years, Hoa Binh province has consistently prioritised the protection, care, and education of children, particularly those from ethnic minorities and disadvantaged backgrounds, by creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for their all-round development.
The Steering Committee for Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control of Hoa Binh province, in coordination with the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund, held a ceremony on May 28 in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (from May 25 to 31). The event was chaired by Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the Steering Committee.
Since 2021, the Center for Industrial Promotion and Industrial Development Consulting (CIIDC) under the Department of Industry and Trade has been implementing a school lighting model as part of the plan for using energy efficiently and economically in Hoa Binh Province in the pẻiod of 2021 - 2025. This model not only aims to improve the learning conditions and enhance the education quality, but it also promotes the message of energy saving, energy security, environmental protection and contributes to the goals of socio-economic development.
In the 2024 - 2025 school year, the entire Hoa Binh provincial education sector includes 520 educational institutions and schools. Among them are 13 ethnic boarding schools with 153 classes and 4,487 students. Four of these schools have met national standards, reaching 30.7 percent.
