The world’s biggest economies are facing a familiar challenge - but with increasingly different answers. From global debt and trade imbalances to the race for artificial intelligence, growing divisions are testing the G20’s ability to forge common ground. As the United States takes the helm, can the G20 still deliver collective solutions in an increasingly fragmented world? And what will its shifting priorities mean for the global economy?
The world’s biggest economies are facing a familiar challenge - but with increasingly different answers. From global debt and trade imbalances to the race for artificial intelligence, growing divisions are testing the G20’s ability to forge common ground. As the United States takes the helm, can the G20 still deliver collective solutions in an increasingly fragmented world? And what will its shifting priorities mean for the global economy?
This episode of Inside Asia explores how young people across Asia are rethinking their relationship with alcohol, from sober socialising in Pakistan to changing after-work drinking habits in Japan and more conscious drinking in Việt Nam. As health, personal choice and new ways of socialising take centre stage, drinking culture is shifting across the region.
Discover this week’s Russia Link and explore Vietnam’s breathtaking landscapes, authentic culture, and vibrant modern life.
Vietnam is entering a new chapter in global capital markets as it moves toward Emerging Market status. What could this upgrade mean for capital flows, investor confidence, and Vietnam's future growth? Discover the opportunities and challenges ahead in this episode of Vietnam 360.
From a manufacturing base to a growing technology hub, Vietnam is taking on a bigger role in global production and innovation. On The Executive Talk, Bosch Vietnam Managing Director Andre Deong discusses the shift towards engineering, software and R&D, and what it takes to build technological expertise and greater value through foreign investment.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently released the 2025 Provincial FTA Index, which assesses how effectively local authorities implement free trade agreements or FTAs. And this year, the FTA Index covered 34 provinces and cities, drawing on a survey of more than 4,000 businesses. The results show that local capacity to implement FTAs has improved. However, significant disparities remain between the highest and lowest ranked localities.