5 Friendliest Countries in Asia

3. Vietnam

Score: 1.67

Vietnam is one of the friendliest countries in Asia. Its tourism industry is booming, with the country having received over 12.6 million tourists in 2023, which is a three-time higher number than in 2022. The Passport Index 2024 has listed Vietnam as the joint-first ranked welcoming country in the world due to its high visa acceptance rate. According to HSBC, the Asian country is 19th best in the world for expatriate living as well.