
Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 533 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||

A grand bargain will be hard to strike at the upcoming US-China presidential summit, says top trade expert.
Synopsis: The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and trending talking points.
In this episode, former... more
Fresh off tabling Budget 2026, Malaysia is set to host world’s superpowers during the Asean Summit in KL starting Oct 26.
For our October episode, ST’s Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Tony Pua, an ex-member of... more
How geopolitics is pushing manufacturers from China to South-east Asia and India.
Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests.
In this episode, Ravi ho... more
Asia’s only Christian nation, the Philippines, is devoutly Catholic. Yet, why do so many turn to peddlers of potions and talismans as well?
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents abo... more
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Focused on global issues from an Asian perspective, this podcast features insights from correspondents based in various countries, enriching discussions on timely political and economic topics. Common themes include regional political dynamics, significant international relations, and the socio-cultural context of current events, often examining how these forces impact everyday life in Asia. Unique for its depth of analysis and authentic voices, it aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of complex issues that resonate across the continent and beyond.
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