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Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian

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From the Nikkei Asia newsroom, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman deliver the latest news. This all-English podcast program aims to help businesspeople catch up on what is going on in the world while also learning some English.

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Episodes

#109(2026.3.27)“Malaysia’s rising tech pay, Indonesia’s Alfamart boosts quick commerce" 27.03.2026 13:30

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/Pod...

#108(2026.3.13)“Holiday spending trends diverge in Asia” 13.03.2026 13:17

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-Roun...

#107(2026.3.6)“What now for Trump’s tariffs?” 06.03.2026 12:20

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

#106(2026.2.27)“Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war” 27.02.2026 13:00

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/Spotlig...

#105(2026.2.20)“Indonesian coffee chains test overseas tastes in global expansion” 20.02.2026 11:42

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...

#104(2026.2.13)“Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key elections” 13.02.2026 13:10

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/Spotligh...

#103(2026.2.6)“Lofty inheritance tax forces South Koreans to sell homes and move abroad” 06.02.2026 11:55

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/Sp...

#102(2026.1.30)“Xi purges top general and more Chinese solo travelers discover Vietnam” 30.01.2026 13:59

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/Spot...

#101(2026.1.23)“Your 2026 predictions in trade, politics and entertainment” 23.01.2026 13:51

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/Podcas...

#100(2026.1.16)“Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins whisky-making party” 16.01.2026 14:01

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/S...

#99(2025.12.26)“A roundup of 2025's top headlines” 26.12.2025 14:18

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!

#98(2025.12.19)“Shibuya’s once-in-a-century makeover” 19.12.2025 13:10

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

#97(2025.12.12)“India’s chip city, Thai-Cambodia clash and Toyota’a ultra-luxury sports cars” 12.12.2025 12:30

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.co...

#96(2025.12.5)“Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes” 05.12.2025 11:53

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...

#95(2025.11.28)“China-Japan tensions, South Korea’s instant noodle boom” 28.11.2025 13:13

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...

#94(2025.11.21)“Indonesia and Vietnam: A tale of two tourism sectors” 21.11.2025 13:08

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/Podc...

#93(2025.11.14)“Scandal sends Philippine peso lower, hunt for the next Labubu” 14.11.2025 11:28

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/Pod...

#92(2025.11.7)“Asia faces growing dementia care social burdens” 07.11.2025 12:10

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-N...

#91(2025.10.31)“South Korea’s NEET problem; the rise of ‘lifestyle’ hotels in Southeast Asia” 31.10.2025 13:43

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.co...

#90(2025.10.24)“Reforms sweep across Asian stock exchanges” 24.10.2025 12:45

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-R...

#89(2025.10.17)“Vietnam aims to lure money and tourists with policies and trains” 17.10.2025 13:07

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/...

#88(2025.10.10)“ASEAN’s cross-border green ‘super grid’ drive” 10.10.2025 11:33

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-Ne...

#87(2025.10.3)"LDP race, Labubu counterfeits and palm oil corruption case” 03.10.2025 13:16

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/Podcas...

#86(2025.9.26)"Rents and investments soar across Japan” 26.09.2025 12:36

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-Ro...

#85(2025.9.19)"Vietnam’s patriotic blockbuster and Nepal’s Gen Z protests” 19.09.2025 13:01

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/Podc...