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Teresa Tang dissects the biggest global news stories. Our host speaks to CNA correspondents on the frontlines to bring you behind-the-scenes of their dispatches from Asia and the world.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.
Episodes
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- How South Korean children are losing their nationality without knowing it · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 36Born and raised in South Korea, some children of transnational families have lived their entire lives believing they were Korean. But years after their parents sought official…
- Can Japan stop bear attacks without culling? · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 35Two decades ago, Japan killed more than 4,000 black bears in a single year and conservationists feared for the species. Last year, it culled more than 12,000 after bears killed…
- From zombie vapes to drug driving - Taiwan's new narcotics crisis · 16 min · Season 5 Episode 34Drug-driving cases in Taiwan have surged more than 200-fold since 2021. But the accidents are only the visible part of a much bigger problem. Genevieve Woo speaks with CNA Senior…
- What durian reveals about the China-Vietnam border · 17 min · Season 5 Episode 33China has a huge appetite for durian and Vietnam wants a bigger bite of the market. But getting the fruit across the border is only part of the challenge. From winning over…
- Foreigners in Malaysia - who gets to stay and who doesn't? · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 32Malaysia is dealing with two very different groups of foreigners - Chinese and Korean players squeezing local businesses on price, and tens of thousands of stateless Rohingya…
- Trump-Xi summit: Did they both win? · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 31Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome for their summit in Washington, but expectations of a major breakthrough were low even before the Chinese leader arrived. With both…
- With extreme heat getting worse, why aren't cities ready? · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 30Deadly heatwaves in Europe. Floods, typhoons and scorching temperatures across Asia. Extreme weather is no longer just an environmental story. It's reshaping economies…
- Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokehold · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 29Indonesia has warned that its wildfires may last until early November, with the haze expected to keep air quality in parts of the region in the unhealthy range. As the country…
- Will Thailand pass stricter gun laws? · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 28Thailand is now looking at clamping down on firearms, following a spate of shootings, including a 14-year-old student who went on a killing spree in his school. But with millions…
- Nepal-Tibet floods: What recovery really means · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 27Thousands remain missing after catastrophic floods swept across the Nepal-Tibet border. Correspondents Jack Board and Rebecca Bundhun look beyond the devastation to the people…
- The future of Indonesia's last whale hunters · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 26In the remote fishing village of Lamalera, on Indonesia's Lembata Island, whale hunting isn't sport or industry - it's survival. This tradition has been practised the same way…
- Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout? · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 25A fast-growing livestream industry is giving young people in China a new way to earn a living and pursue their dreams. But behind the polished performances are long hours…
- China dominates global matcha supply but can Japan protect its premium edge? · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 24For centuries, Japan has defined matcha through ritual, craftsmanship and the legendary tea-growing town of Uji. But today, China has quietly become the world's biggest producer…
- Blue sweep in Negeri Sembilan and Johor - what it means for Anwar's Pakatan Harapan · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 23Two state elections, three weeks apart, where Malaysia's own governing coalitions ended up as rivals rather than partners, each hoping to boost their power in Putrajaya. First…
- Is China's economic success creating a domestic paradox? · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 22China is producing advanced technologies at lightning speed, from AI to electric vehicles. But can rapid innovation translate into stronger domestic consumer confidence? CNA…
- The 'cockroach' party that shook Indian politics · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 21An education minister has resigned. India's Cockroach Janta Party is claiming victory. What began as an online satirical campaign has become one of India's most talked-about…
- The politics of borders: Who decides where countries end? · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 20Borders aren't just lines on a map, but clearly defined countries and territories with sometimes messy stories. From Greenland and Alberta to the South China Sea, Cyprus and…
- World Cup 2026: What's next for the beautiful game? · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 19The 2026 FIFA World Cup began amid fears of immigration raids, political hostility and a tournament defined by controversy rather than competition. But something else entirely…
- China’s bigger bet on South Africa · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 18For years, China's presence in Africa was defined by railways, roads and mega infrastructure projects. But a quieter transformation is underway. Through the lens of South Africa…
- Is Hangzhou the Silicon Valley of China? · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 17From robot patrol dogs to AI doctors, Hangzhou is fast producing some of China's most talked-about tech companies. The city is best known as the home of Alibaba and, more…
