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We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region.

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As Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first visit to Washington in over a decade, trade and the AI race will likely dominate talks with Donald Trump.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg’s John Liu unpack what each le... more

It’s been a big week for central banks around the world. Yet among the flurry of rate decisions, the Bank of Japan’s move stands out. After decades of near-zero interest rates, policymakers are betting Japan’s economy is finally returning to somethin... more

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American pharma giants are increasingly turning to Chinese labs to discover, test and develop cutting-edge drugs.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Amber Tong and Robert Langreth join Oanh Ha to break down why global drugmakers are sour... more

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“The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” An X post by a former employee of both OpenAI and Anthropic went viral this week and is prompting big questions. Among them: are the safety concerns in the... more

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Mike Shepard
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Saritha Rai
Technology journalist covering India
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Episode: How India Is Training the Robots of the Future
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Episode: Deadly Flooding in Nepal Highlights Asia’s Climate Vulnerability
Clara Ferreira Marques
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Episode: Deadly Flooding in Nepal Highlights Asia’s Climate Vulnerability
Joy Jia
RealShort CEO
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Episode: How Two-Minute Microdramas Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
Yang Yang
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Episode: How Two-Minute Microdramas Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
Christopher Beam
Bloomberg Businessweek journalist
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Episode: How Two-Minute Microdramas Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
Cat Barton
Bloomberg's Korea Peninsula correspondent
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Episode: The Unexpected Rise of North Korea’s Economy
Yang Chiling
Founder of Moonshot AI
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Episode: The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington

Hosts

Oanh Ha
Host of The Big Take Asia
Rebecca Choong Wilkins
Host of The Big Take Asia

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • Juicy business stories

    I love getting to hear journalists who have been on a beat for a while tell us the big stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    don’t correct my grammar apple
    United States6 months ago
  • The Sixth Bureau episodes are amazing!

    The Sixth Bureau episodes are amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuffin77
    United States6 months ago
  • The Big Tick Asia is a great podcast

    Why does the American host pronounce the name of this fine podcast as “The Big Tick”? I’m not the only one hearing this, right?

    That’s my sole criticism of a top-notch news podcast telling fascinating stories about Asia’s business world and the personalities who make it move. I learn something interesting and vital every week. Keep up the great work, Big Tick crew.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fredddy F.
    United States2 years ago
  • Fascinating and entertaining reporting from Asia

    In depth and very entertaining and interesting reporting from Asia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skydog1010
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show but episodes are too short

    Excellent reporting on a wide range of topics. But 15 minutes is barely enough time to scratch the surface. Fine for a daily podcast; too short for a weekly show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Benjamin_W
    United States2 years ago

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The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington
Q: What makes Kimi K3 different from other frontier models?
Its combination of a 2.8 trillion-parameter brain, a very large context window, and an open-weight release that lets broad access and customization set it apart, along with a distillation-based approach that challenges traditional models.
Almost $1 Billion Later, the US Still Can’t Manufacture Medical Gloves
Q: What was the government's plan to ramp up domestic glove production during COVID, and how did it fare?
The plan funded six companies with about $850 million to build NBR-based glove factories, but many projects failed to reach production due to rising construction costs, lack of buyers, and the higher cost of domestically produced gloves compared with imports from Malaysia.
Almost $1 Billion Later, the US Still Can’t Manufacture Medical Gloves
Q: Why are nitrile gloves so challenging to make in the United States?
The key ingredient, nitrile butadiene rubber, is mostly imported from abroad, particularly China, and the U.S. no longer produces sufficient NBR domestically; environmental and cost considerations also push production offshore, making domestic glove manufacturing expensive and less competitive.
Asia’s AI Stock Frenzy Is a Warning Sign for Global Markets
Q: Do you think there are risks that retail investors are not getting, that the institutional investors are seeing?
Shuli Ren describes the risk as a combination of extremely high leverage, potential rapid reversals in AI sentiment, and the possibility that veneer of quick gains could trigger margin calls or forced selling, especially when retail participation is at such elevated levels.
Why China Is Flashing Its Military Muscle
Q: How does this fit into China's broader military modernization and Xi Jinping's goals?
The test aligns with a broader effort to modernize the PLA, expand the missile arsenal, and project power globally, with a long-term aim to have a 'modern military' by the PLA's centennial in 2027, particularly in the context of Taiwan and regional security.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Take Asia

What is Big Take Asia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal business and policy show that journeys through Asia's accelerators and tensions, framed by sharp reporting on markets, technology, geopolitics, and policy. Across recent episodes, listeners get thoughtful analysis of currency dynamics, manufacturing resilience, tech IPOs, and regional power plays, all tied to how money, governance, and strategy shape the region's future. The host consistently weaves on-the-ground reporting with big-picture context, delivering accessible explanations of complex topics—from the mechanics of interventions in currency markets to the politics driving industrial policy and tech evolution. Its standout edge lies in blending rigorous journalism with macro insights and local flavor, making it useful fo... more

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