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Asia Specific

Asia Pacific - unpacked by those who know it best. Bringing you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the region.

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Episodes (55 available)

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Bali’s rubbish crisis

Bali faces mounting waste problems as tourism surges and landfill rules change

15 May 2026

18 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, The US-China problem

Why US-China misconceptions are shaping global tensions

12 May 2026

22 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Is India’s internet becoming more like China’s?

India is proposing tighter new rules that could impact influencers and online creators

8 May 2026

20 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Can China reverse a billion-dollar tech deal?

China halts Meta’s Manus takeover, marking a turning point in the US-China tech rivalry

6 May 2026

22 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, New Zealand and India’s trade deal row

The free trade agreement means bringing in more skilled migrants, sparking backlash

1 May 2026

21 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Can Vietnam still reach its growth target?

The country’s economy is under pressure, with manufacturers hit by the oil shock

28 Apr 2026

21 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Japan’s megaquake threat

How prepared is Japan for a major earthquake?

24 Apr 2026

21 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Indonesia’s US airspace deal risks China ties

What would a deal with the US military mean for Indonesia’s ties to China?

21 Apr 2026

19 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Who’s winning the EV race?

Is the energy crisis accelerating a shift in Asia to electric vehicles beyond China?

17 Apr 2026

21 mins

News imageAsia Specific, Asia Specific, Thailand’s complicated relationship with tourism

How the oil shock is affecting Thailand’s Songkran celebrations

14 Apr 2026

18 mins

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