Asia Specific
A podcast by BBC World Service
10 Episodio
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Jimmy Lai verdict: From Hong Kong activist to national security criminal
Pubblicato: 17/12/2025 -
Bonus: Bondi shooting tests Australia’s social cohesion
Pubblicato: 15/12/2025 -
Science and solutions to prevent a repeat of South East Asia’s huge floods
Pubblicato: 13/12/2025 -
Special episode: Thailand-Cambodia peace shattered
Pubblicato: 11/12/2025 -
Trump: the man who made Asia reimagine the US
Pubblicato: 10/12/2025 -
Is banning children from social media smart or excessive?
Pubblicato: 06/12/2025 -
China tries to control anger over the Hong Kong fire
Pubblicato: 03/12/2025 -
Asia’s soft power battle: Has the Korean Wave peaked?
Pubblicato: 29/11/2025 -
The Japan-China feud: Why has it reignited?
Pubblicato: 26/11/2025 -
Introducing Asia Specific
Pubblicato: 18/11/2025
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Asia Specific brings you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the Asia Pacific region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint and the birthplace of global cultural trends.Asian perspectives on international issues and in-depth analysis on news from a region that’s home to nearly 2.5 billion people. Whether it is the latest on trade between China and Donald Trump, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy - we unpack what key players are thinking and dive into the stories that matter. Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi alongside BBC experts in Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond – listen to new episodes twice a week. Get in touch: [email protected]
