This week, Inside Asia explores the week’s most pressing stories, from the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration on social justice and rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula to strengthened Vietnam–Cambodia cooperation against cross-border scams. The episode also delves into Asia’s mounting plastic crisis, and inspiring cultural stories spanning New York, Vietnam, and China.
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.
Welcome to "Les Échos du Vietnam", where we bring you fresh and engaging insights into Vietnam’s vitality, culture, landscapes, and people.
As cyberspace becomes increasingly borderless, nations face new risks and opportunities. This episode of The Point explores how Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Law 2025 aims to protect digital sovereignty, strengthen national resilience, and turn cybersecurity challenges into opportunities for sustainable development in the digital age.