All Episodes

S1E107: Why Asean is watching the Philippines’ strategy in South China Sea

S1E29: Saving the Shompen tribe – when survival collides with strategy

S1E30: The $1 chip that keeps Taiwan’s tech devices in working order

S1E106: Guns, drugs, politics ravaging Manipur in India’s north-east

S1E28: Will U.S. interest in Asia hold if Trump returns?

S1E29: In this Kashmiri hamlet, locals wave to ‘enemies’ across the river

S1E1: Do young people have a say in the conversations at WEF?

S1E27: India is now a ‘Hindu nation’

S1E105: Myanmar’s parlous economy rooted in ruinous policies

S1E28: Social trends that will take off in Japan in 2024

S1E26: Understanding Bangladesh's poll in a wider Asian context

S1E104: Eliminating cervical cancer in Indonesia a movement, not a programme

S1E25: Why Myanmar is in a dark place

S1E27: Thailand looks to the stars in bid to woo tourists

S1E103: Why the Middle East war offers a lesson in India’s priorities

S1E24: Albanese visits Xi: ‘A laying down of arms, not a reset’

S1E26: China’s latest most liveable city: No it’s not Beijing or Shanghai

S1E102: Canada-India relations on the rocks over separatist delusion

S1E25: Poor, elderly drag queens in conservative Philippines get a lifeline

S1E23: Behind the murder in Canada of an anti-India Sikh

S1E6: Japan: Killer prowled Twitter for the suicidal

S1E101: US cements ties with India, Vietnam and why that matters

S1E2: Laos-China Railway, one year on: Asian Insider Special

S1E31: Why 'youth vote' in Presidential Election could be quite diverse

S1E100: Rohingya refugees have very little hope for a better future, say experts

S1E5: Taiwan: Deadly stabbing spree on metro shocks island of 23 million

S1E105: Is a plastic bag fee the right 'green' solution for Singapore?

S1E28: Should the extramarital affairs of Singapore's politicians end their careers?

S1E22: Asia without Shinzo Abe

S1E4: Indonesia: Masked ‘ninjas’ and mass murders of suspected sorcerers

S1E3: Singapore: Employers abuse Myanmar domestic worker to her death

S1E99: "More of the same” not good enough for Asean to remain relevant, says former Indonesian Foreign Minister: Asian Insider

S1E21: ‘Closet Nehru’ Modi has played Indian foreign policy well: Speaking of Asia

S1E24: A waft of roses, jasmines and samosas keeps perfume-making tradition in Kannauj alive: Letter from the Bureau

S1E98: Pakistan at loggerheads within: Asian Insider

S1E23: Wanna be a wang hong? Why China’s influencer economy is booming: Letter from the Bureau

S1E2: Thailand: Thousands of foetuses hidden in a Bangkok temple

S1E97: Why Asean has opportunities in middle of global power rivalry: Asian Insider

S1E20: Nato's future role in Asia and June Shangri-La Dialogue expectations: Speaking of Asia

S1E1: South Korea: Cybersex criminals trapping girls in a digital prison

S1E96: India has remarkably saved the tiger but deeper issues remain: Asian Insider

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S1E19: Australia’s Bob Carr says cool the ‘China panic’: Speaking of Asia

S1E22: How a haircut stirred up a clash of values at Thai schools: Letter From The Bureau

S1E95: Politics of hate fuelling religious majoritarianism across South Asia: Asian Insider

S1E21: Poetry in the pubs? Sports-mad Aussies want to win medals in arts and culture too: Letter from the Bureau

S1E94: Why future is dim for US-China crisis management: Asian Insider

S1E22: How the US and China reacted to the 'Balloon': Power Play

S1E18: Vietnam War eyewitness on Asia’s new Cold War: Speaking of Asia

S1E20: Sari, she’s gotta run! Indian women flex their cores and smash stereotypes: Letter from the Bureau

S1E93: Pakistan, Taliban playing dangerous game: Asian Insider

S1E21: China’s dicey reopening: Power Play

S1E17: Ukraine, Asia theatres have fused: Speaking of Asia

S1E19: What’s your star sign? In Taiwan, that could be a conversation kickstarter: Letter From The Bureau

S1E20: Choppy waters ahead for 2023: Power Play

S1E92: With both sides beefing up, latest India-China border clash a bad sign: Asian Insider

S1E18: As the festive season nears, is Seoul gearing up for crowds again? : Letter from the Bureau

S1E11: Analysing Anwar becoming Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister to lead unity government

S1E10: Malaysia GE2022: Who will govern Malaysia post-election? - Across The Causeway

S1E91: No breakthroughs, but Xi-Biden meeting in itself is progress: Asian Insider

S1E19: Xi and Biden have met - now what?: Power Play

S1E9: Malaysia GE2022: The man who wants to be Malaysia’s future PM - Khairy Jamaluddin - Across The Causeway

S1E8: Malaysia GE2022: Meet 3 colourful independents rising against the odds to be heard - Across The Causeway

S1E7: Malaysia GE2022: Unpredictable election enters final stretch - Across The Causeway

S1E1: China and the US have to 'co-exist or co-destruct': Asian Insider Special

S1E16: ‘War is fun’? - Speaking of Asia

S1E6: Battles to watch - Nomination Day for Malaysia GE2022: Across The Causeway

S1E17: In a Beijing park, the elderly take a second shot at love: Letter From The Bureau

S1E90: In Asia’s ‘summit month’, Biden will attend G-20 and Asean meets: Asian Insider

S1E18: China, the US, and national security: Power Play

S1E15: Avoiding war over Taiwan: Speaking of Asia

S1E5: Malaysia triggers snap polls, Malaysian King ‘disappointed’ at current political developments: Across The Causeway

S1E4: Malaysian PM says he may propose early election during meeting with King: Across The Causeway

S1E16: Tree huggers' outcry as Japan plans to chop thousands of trees to pursue development: Letter From The Bureau

S1E89: Why US views on resilience and not engaging China may not help South-east Asia: Asian Insider

S1E17: Chips, the ‘new oil’: Power Play

S1E14: Could India lose its democracy? - Speaking of Asia

S1E3: Wife of Malaysian ex-PM sentenced to 10 years' jail, fined RM970M for corruption: Across The Causeway

S1E15: Why China is lavishing love on villages: Letter From The Bureau

S1E88: After Duterte’s dissonance, Marcos Jr will pivot back to old ally United States: Asian Insider Ep 89

S1E1: A ride on the new Laos-China Railway: Asian Insider Special

S1E16: Impact of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan: Power Play

S1E14: Drink scenes in Korean dramas raise a ruckus: Letter From The Bureau

S1E60: Controversy over Malaysia's Budget 2023 and Navy scandal: Regional Round-up

S1E58: US calls China 'irresponsible' amid claims of attack rehearsals around Taiwan: Washington Report

S1E1: China calls current and future action "necessary counter-measures" - Asian Insider Special

S1E1: Pelosi in Taiwan: The view from Washington and Beijing - Asian Insider Special

S1E59: Pelosi's Taiwan visit: Possible repercussions for South-east Asia - Regional Round-up

S1E57: Xi to face major economic challenges in potential third term: China Perspective

S1E57: New York City epicentre of US monkeypox public health emergency: Washington Report

S1E2: Malaysia's ban on party-hopping will affect how candidates choose parties: Across The Causeway

S1E58: Indonesia, China vow stronger ties: Regional Round-up

S1E56: Evergrande appoints new CEO, will things change up for the troubled company? - China Perspective

S1E56: China heightens warning to US over possible Pelosi visit to Taiwan: Washington Report

S1E1: Malaysia’s Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz spearheading Umno’s charge to regain Selangor: Across The Causeway

S1E57: Malaysia rejects Jho Low's settlement deal for 1MDB scandal: Regional Round-up

S1E55: Is China back to square one in fight against Covid? - China Perspective

S1E5: The screaming schoolgirls of Kelantan

S1E55: Analysing US President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East: Washington Report

S1E87: "Quad-father" Shinzo Abe's legacy to Japan, India and a free and open Indo-Pacific: Asian Insider