Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian

This is the last episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup. Thank you all for lending your ears and tuning in every week. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Malaysia’s rising tech pay, Indonesia’s Alfamart boosts quick commerce" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Holiday spending trends diverge in Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“What now for Trump’s tariffs?” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Indonesian coffee chains test overseas tastes in global expansion" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key elections" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Lofty inheritance tax forces South Koreans to sell homes and move abroad" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Xi purges top general and more Chinese solo travelers discover Vietnam" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Your 2026 predictions in trade, politics and entertainment" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins whisky-making party" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

In this special year-end episode, Jada and Brian talk about Nikkei Asia's most popular stories from 2025. ・A selection of headlines ・A discussion on the year's hottest news You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/ We will take a short holiday break and will be back with a new episode on Jan. 16. Thanks!

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Shibuya’s once-in-a-century makeover" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"India’s chip city, Thai-Cambodia clash and Toyota’a ultra-luxury sports cars" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding   ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"China-Japan tensions, South Korea’s instant noodle boom" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Indonesia and Vietnam: A tale of two tourism sectors" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Scandal sends Philippine peso lower, hunt for the next Labubu" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Asia faces growing dementia care social burdens" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"South Korea’s NEET problem; the rise of ‘lifestyle’ hotels in Southeast Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Reforms sweep across Asian stock exchanges” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Vietnam aims to lure money and tourists with policies and trains” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines   ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“ASEAN’scross-border green ‘super grid’ drive” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"LDP race, Labubu counterfeits and palm oil corruption case” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding   ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Rents and investments soar across Japan” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding   ・A highlight of our best stories Today wefocus on: "Vietnam’s patriotic blockbuster and Nepal’s Gen Z protests” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"East Asia tackles extreme heat's toll on workers” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Deadly protests in Indonesia and Thailand's political drama” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Bandai’s sprawling empire of Gundam” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“China’s snooker craze and US food chains scramble in Southeast Asia” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Vietnam goes from brain drain to brain gain” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Trade secret theft in tech and auto sales in Southeast Asia” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines   ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Bhutan wrestles with professional brain drain” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Singapore's nature getaways and takeaways from Japan's election” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Japan’s rice price shock and upper house elections” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“New Trump tariffs and Indonesia’s talent exodus” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: ”Singapore bets on expansion of economic engine Changi Airport” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:”Hot India and ’Cool Japan,' Thailand’s clash with Cambodia” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: “China and Indonesia show blockbuster power of home-grown animated films” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Tourists in Japan shift away from luxury shopping and concerns over BYD price cuts" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: "Japan’s income gap limits children’s sports participation" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: "Exploring Bengaluru, changes to Japan’s ‘nomikai’ culture and more" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.   ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: "Asian students flock to Malaysian international schools" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.   ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on: ”Philippine elections, India-Pakistan conflict and more”   ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: ”Vietnam’s state restructuring drive brings hope and concern”   ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: ”Singapore’s Wong to face first test in general election” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines   ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: "Japan's unique travel spots: From hot springs to city of swords" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: "Pet care market surges across Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: "Nepal tightens rules on Everest tourism" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: “More Chinese seek residency and education in Japan"   ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic   ・Today's discussion topic is: "Chinese parents push their kids to grow taller" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/