Paris, Feb. 9 -- Vietnam has been ranked among the world's top 10 best countries for retirement for the first time, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontieres.

The ranking comes as a growing number of European retirees, particularly from France, consider long-term residence abroad to improve their quality of life, enjoy a favourable climate and make better use of their pension income.

Accordingly, the index evaluates destinations based on 12 criteria, with the cost of living carrying the greatest weight, accounting for 20% of the total score. Other key factors include climate, healthcare quality, safety, accessibility to services and transport conditions.

Paul Delahoutre, founder of Retraite...