It has been a decade since world leaders adopted the transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025, nearly 50 percent are advancing too slowly, while an alarming 18 percent are regressing. So, which specific targets remain out of reach? Let’s take a closer look.
In this episode of Era of National Advancement, we explore how innovation is transforming industries, improving productivity and creating new momentum for sustainable economic development.
This week on Inside Asia, regional diplomacy gathers pace as Pakistan hosts the next round of US-Iran talks, while South Korea makes history with its second female prime minister. The episode also explores Asia's accelerating energy transition and Thailand's crackdown on cybercrime fueled by AI-generated deepfakes.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warned that acute food insecurity is likely to worsen further for millions of people. So, what is driving millions of people in these hunger hotspots to the brink of famine? We explore these questions in this edition of Global Insight.
As Việt Nam reshapes its business landscape, how should founders and investors adapt? In this episode, Bình Lê Vandekerckove, Founder & CEO of ASART Deal Advisory, shares her perspective on policy reforms, AI, M&A, and the long-term opportunities shaping the future of Vietnamese business.
From tackling congestion and overcrowding to reimagining the Red River as the city's ecological heart, Hà Nội's newly approved master plan lays out a bold 100-year vision for the capital. Built around sustainable growth, innovation and quality of life, the blueprint aims to transform Hà Nội into a global, green and livable metropolis for future generations.
For generations, Việt Nam's fishermen have relied on the sea for their livelihoods. But as marine resources decline and efforts to combat illegal fishing intensify, coastal communities are embracing change. From vessel monitoring systems and stricter regulations to career transitions and sustainable fishing practices, this story follows the people at the heart of a transformation aimed at protecting both the ocean and the future of those who depend on it.