Asia Specific Episodes Episode guide
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27/05/2026
Insights and conversations on the stories shaping Asia Pacific. Hosted by Mariko Oi.
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20/05/2026
Insights and conversations on the stories shaping Asia Pacific. Hosted by Mariko Oi.
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What the US and China Get Wrong About Each Other
How well do the leaders, and the public of the US and China understand each other?
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Can China Unwind a Two-Billion-Dollar Tech Deal?
China's government is demanding that Meta's acquisition of AI company Manus be reversed.
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What鈥檚 Powering South East Asia鈥檚 Fastest Growing Economy?
Vietnam's economy draws jobs from neighbours, but will oil prices derail 10% growth?
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Indonesia鈥檚 US Airspace Deal Risks China Ties
What would a deal with the US military mean for Indonesia鈥檚 ties to China?
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Thailand鈥檚 Heavy Reliance on Tourism
The global energy crisis is casting a shadow over Songkran, Thailand's new year festival.
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The Rise of the Political Right in Australia
Once fringe anti-immigration party One Nation now polls at record highs nationwide fast.
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South East Asia鈥檚 Oil Shortage Fears
Why has the Iran war left the region鈥檚 oil supply so exposed?
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Iran War: What Message Does It Send to Nuclear Powers in Asia?
Will North Korea and China rethink their weapons programme after the attacks on Iran?
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Can China Future Proof its Slowing Economy?聽
China is trying to shield its giant economy from external shocks.
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Where China Stands on Iran Conflict
China is Iran's biggest oil customer and has strongly condemned the US attack on Iran.
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Will the US or China Win the Space Race?
What role has China's fast-developing space program played in NASA's future plans?