Malaysia takes 38th spot, other Asean countries fare well in ‘best countries in the world’ ranking


BANGKOK: Asean countries have emerged as strong favourites among the 89 “best countries in the world” ranking for 2024, according to a listing prepared by the US News & World Report.

Among them is Malaysia which took the 38th spot. Singapore is ranked 14th, Thailand 28th Indonesia 41st, Vietnam 44th, the Philippines 45th, Cambodia 68th, and Myanmar 73rd.

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