New ranking reveals the 'best countries' in the world 2018

[MULUBJA]

There are lots of subjectivities in this ranking. They framed some criterion and evaluated the countries accordingly. Its ok.

 

[HannibalBarca]

Does Hallyu have some presence in Europe?

Yes... a lot and same for the US/Latin america/ Asia and the Arab world...

 

[Mista]

Yes... a lot and same for the US/Latin america/ Asia and the Arab world...

That's interesting. I didn't know there's a sizeable presence. But by a lot, how much is it?

 

[HannibalBarca]

That's interesting. I didn't know there's a sizeable presence. But by a lot, how much is it?

From being unknown a decade ago... to be known by at least a majority of youngsters...
Being on TV... etc... SPeaking about their concert etc... and such...

But you have two types of Sub-Waves... the one who came by hardcore fans...from K-Dramas/Boy band...
And the PSY wave... where those who weren't aware of it...begun to be...

 

[Mista]

From being unknown a decade ago... to be known by at least a majority of youngsters...
Being on TV... etc... SPeaking about their concert etc... and such...

But you have two types of Sub-Waves... the one who came by hardcore fans...from K-Dramas/Boy band...
And the PSY wave... where those who weren't aware of it...begun to be...

So the majority of youngsters have watched one or two before? Like anime?

 

[Gomig-21]

UK for Education? What does that mean? best Education sys in the World? or most accessible Education in the World?

Because neither of those two... put UK ahead...

It probably encompasses the entire spectrum of education including the level of education per capita and not necessarily say, the best rated institutions. If the latter was the case, I think the US would be on top of the list and it would probably be a close call. But taking a lot more factors into account changes things quite a bit, especially when you include the percentage of the population with a higher education.

 

[Mugwop]

Adventure: Brazil
Citizenship: Norway
Cultural Influence: Italy
Entrepreneurship: Germany
Heritage: Italy
Movers: UAE
Open for Business: Luxembourg
Quality of Life: Canada
Best place to raise kids: Denmark

This list is better than the article except the italy part.
I would like to add that Finland has the best education not uk.

A new ranking that evaluated countries on everything from economic influence, power, citizenship and quality of life, has declared Switzerland the world's best country for 2018.

It's the second time the country has topped US News & World Report's Best Countries report, which looked at 80 countries for this year's ranking.

After Switzerland, Canada, Germany, UK and Japan round out the top five spots -- all countries with progressive social and environmental policies, analysts note.

Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway are also heavily represented on the list and top other subcategories thanks to their famously progressive social policies: Denmark, for instance, is named the best country for women, and for raising children, while Norway ranks the top country for citizenship.

The category of citizenship considers a country's record on human rights, gender equality and religious freedom.

"For the countries that rose to the top of this year's rankings, it is once again clear that military vigor and economic power are no longer the key determinants to a country's brand success," said David Sable, Y&R Global CEO in a statement.

Y&R's BAV Group helped develop the model for the ranking.

"The Best Countries rankings continue to show us that just as brands must focus on a wide range of attributes to raise profiles and win over audiences, nations that are multidimensional and that reflect a wider range of qualities, such as innovation and compassion, have the brand appeal that propels them on the global stage."

New this year, respondents were also asked to evaluate major world leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were deemed the most respected leaders globally, while US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin received the dubious distinction of receiving the worst approval ratings.

To determine the top countries, Y&R's BAV Group and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania developed a model that identified 65 attributes, which were then presented in a survey to more than 21,000 business leaders, elites and general citizens around the world.

Participants assessed how closely they associated an attribute with a nation.

Here are the top 10 countries on the Best Countries 2018 list:

Overall
1. Switzerland
2. Canada
3. Germany
4. United Kingdom
5. Japan
6. Sweden
7. Australia
8. United States
9. France
10. Netherlands

To Start a Business: Thailand
To Headquarter a Corporation: Switzerland
Most Powerful: United States
For Women: Denmark
For Education: UK
For Comfortable Retirement: New Zealand


Australia once again in the top 10.

Australia should have been in the top 5.

 

[mike2000 is back]

True. But that destination is far away. In the meantime let's chill in secular hell - me in UK and you in Canada

Lol you are funny bro.

Movers: UAE

Very encouraging. That's good news for the Middle East. At least the UAE is setting a good example for the rest of the region to follow

 

[HannibalBarca]

So the majority of youngsters have watched one or two before? Like anime?

A good part did watch K-Dramas... but mostly K-pop...

Very encouraging. That's good news for the Middle East. At least the UAE is setting a good example for the rest of the region to follow

Which good exemple?

 

[TruthTheOnlyDefense]

This list is better than the article except the italy part.
I would like to add that Finland has the best education not uk.


Australia should have been in the top 5.

I agree we should have been top 5 or even top 3 but not a bad list.