This episode of Inside Asia explores the stories shaping the region. It also takes a deeper look at the latest updates on Vietnam’s upcoming elections to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, a major national political event scheduled for March 15, 2026
Through centuries of change, Bát Tràng has endured, becoming one of only two Vietnamese craft villages included among 68 craft villages in cities recognised by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for Crafts and Folk Art.
This episode of Inside Asia explores the stories shaping the region. It also takes a deeper look at the latest updates on Vietnam’s upcoming elections to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term, a major national political event scheduled for March 15, 2026
This episode examines the progress of this partnership, the opportunities that lie ahead in offshore wind and renewables, and how Norway and Vietnam are collaborating to achieve a just and inclusive energy transition.
Welcome to Global Insight, where we talk about matters that shape our world. Days have passed since missiles exploded across the skies of the Middle East. The United States, Iran, and Israel now stand locked in a conflict that is rippling far beyond the battlefield - threatening energy routes, destabilising alliances, and testing the very credibility of international diplomacy.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched a new wave of retaliatory attacks targeting the United States and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran is prepared for a full-scale escalation with the United States if that is what the administration of President Donald Trump intends.
As the digital world expands, so does the risk of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. With 86% of Việt Nam’s population now connected, addressing digital exploitation and harassment is more urgent than ever. In this episode of The Point, we sit down with Hà Thị Quỳnh Anh from UNFPA Việt Nam to expose these digital threats and explore how to build a safer, more inclusive internet for all.