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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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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has made a $60 billion bet on OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman – a commitment that has some insiders worried.

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg’s Min-Jeong Lee about how Son became c... more

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Tensions between the US and China have deepened since the last time a US president traveled to Beijing for a summit, in 2017. President Trump’s return to China, in a swirl of dinners and festivities, generated positive optics for host and guest alike... more

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Despite India facing economic headwinds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party defied expectations with a stunning state election sweep — capped by a historic win in opposition stronghold West Bengal.

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh H... more

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As a high-stakes Trump–Xi summit looms, tensions over the Iran war and defiance of US sanctions threaten to derail what could be one of the year’s most consequential meetings. On Trumponomics, Bloomberg's Stephanie Flanders is joined by Jennifer Welc... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Welch
Chief Geoeconomics Analyst, Bloomberg Economics
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Episode: Weekend Listen: Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts?
Dan Ten Kate
Bloomberg Executive Editor, economics and politics coverage in Asia
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Newley Purnell
Bloomberg Asia Tech reporter
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Episode: Why China Blocked Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus AI
Amitav Ghosh
Novelist and interpreter of worlds, real and imagined
Author, Ghost-Eye; writer
Episode: Weekend Listen: Writer Amitav Ghosh on Why India Has Lost Its Way
Jon Herskovitz
Bloomberg editor based in Tokyo
Bloomberg News
Episode: North Korea’s Nuclear Program Reaches Tipping Point for the US
Alisha Sachdev
Bloomberg business reporter based in New Delhi
Bloomberg News
Episode: China’s Tech Grip Threatens India’s Manufacturing Ambitions
Hallie Gu
Bloomberg reporter covering Asian agriculture
Bloomberg News
Episode: How Hormuz Closure Could Squeeze Asia’s Staple Crop
Reed Stevenson
Bloomberg Senior Editor based in Tokyo, featured in the episode
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Episode: Uniqlo Is Coming for Middle America
Tadashi Yanai
Founder and CEO of Uniqlo and Fast Retailing
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Host

Oanh Ha
Host of Big Take Asia, focusing on stories that shape the Asian economic landscape.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 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 States2 months ago
  • The Sixth Bureau episodes are amazing!

    The Sixth Bureau episodes are amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuffin77
    United States2 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 Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating and entertaining reporting from Asia

    In depth and very entertaining and interesting reporting from Asia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skydog1010
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and nuanced reporting on complex Asian business topics.
The engaging storytelling approach coupled with well-researched content is frequently praised.
Some express a desire for longer episodes to explore topics in greater depth.

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#245
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#113
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#178
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#9
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Weekend Listen: Writer Amitav Ghosh on Why India Has Lost Its Way
Q: What drew you to the concept of reincarnation and past-life memories in Ghost-Eye?
I'm interested in memory as something that transcends linear time; past lives in fiction let us explore how histories echo through generations and cultures, challenging the idea that time is purely linear.
Weekend Listen: Writer Amitav Ghosh on Why India Has Lost Its Way
Q: There's a part early on in Ghost-Eye that made me wonder how autobiographical this book is, because your protagonist in Ghost-Eye, Dino, says, my memories of the city of my childhood had ebbed until they came flooding back half a century later on the other side of the planet in Brooklyn during the plague year of 2020.
The memories and experiences I draw on are real but reshaped through fiction; the novel uses memory as a vehicle to explore larger questions about time, displacement, and how personal pasts collide with global crises.
Why China Blocked Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus AI
Q: How viable is the parallel investment structure for American money seeking exposure to China?
It's a workable workaround for certain non-sensitive sectors, but it limits exposure to the most advanced AI ventures and creates additional reporting and compliance burdens for investors.
Why China Blocked Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus AI
Q: What surprised you most about this latest development?
The speed with which the deal shifted from a celebrated example of global entrepreneurship to a geopolitical cautionary tale, underscoring how optics and geopolitics now dominate deal-making as much as fundamentals.
North Korea’s Nuclear Program Reaches Tipping Point for the US
Q: Now, Jon, how has North Korea's nuclear program evolved, and how does it compare to its past capabilities?
The program has moved from smaller-scale stockpiling toward a modernized arsenal with more missiles, warheads, and production capacity, bringing it closer to parity with major powers in terms of potential capabilities, though uncertainties remain about exact numbers and re-entry capabilities.

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

A series focusing on the intricacies of the Asian economic landscape, highlighting notable stories from various sectors including business, politics, and societal changes within the region. The host often invites industry experts, journalists, and business leaders to provide context and insights on pressing topics such as trade policies, market dynamics, and significant events that shape the flow of economics in Asia. Noteworthy elements include an emphasis on diverse perspectives that uncover the impacts of global events on local markets, as well as personal narratives that reflect the broader economic shifts within this rapidly evolving setting. Unique storytelling techniques are likely employed to make complex issues accessible and engag... more

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