"We have globally, collectively, agreed that this stuff is bad," Koos Neefies an adviser on dioxin to the United Nations in Hanoi. The legacy of Agent Orange has been a deep scar on the Vietnamese people. Agent Orange and other herbicides were widely used during the Vietnam War as part of the U.S.’s defoliant program to reduce the dense jungle foliage where enemy troops were … [Read more...] about US, Vietnam face Agent Orange legacy
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Vietnam is No.5 in Life Satisfaction
Out of 143 countries, Vietnam is fifth highest in life satisfaction per unit of planetary resources consumed. Since 2006, NEF, an independent think tank, has been using what it calls a Happy Planet Index (HPI) to measure each country’s ability to produce “happy life” through consumption of the earth’s finite resources. HPI is essentially a efficiency measure: “well-being … [Read more...] about Vietnam is No.5 in Life Satisfaction
The Healthy and the Rich: Where Vietnam Stands
The chart below, compiled from statistics from the United Nations, shows where Vietnam stands with the rest of the world in terms of health and wealth. Health is measured by deaths before 5 years old and wealth is measure by Gross National Income. Where Vietnam stands may surprise you. … [Read more...] about The Healthy and the Rich: Where Vietnam Stands
Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report
If you're interested in health care, and particularly health care in Vietnam, good news! The World Bank recently published a detailed report (188 pages!) on the status of health care in Vietnam and the necessary measures to further strengthen the health system. Rapid improvements in Vietnam's health system since 2000 has taken the world by surprise. Infant and under-five … [Read more...] about Health Care in Vietnam – A New World Bank Report