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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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Samsung recently made headlines when it narrowly averted a strike by offering eye-popping bonuses to its chip workers. But the move has seemingly backfired—sparking deep resentment in other corners of the company and fueling a wider debate over wage ... more

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Indonesia’s free lunch program is a massive operation, feeding tens of millions of people every day across a vast archipelago.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host Rebecca Choong Wilkins talks with Bloomberg’s Rosalind Mathieson about the challen... more

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Beyond this month's talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, there’s an epic tale that has been unfolding for decades. It’s a battle to be the world’s number one power and a much bigger story than the latest meeting o... more

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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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Recent Guests

Rosalind Mathieson
Bloomberg Chief Asia Correspondent
Bloomberg
Episode: Indonesia’s $15 Billion Free Lunch Experiment
Eko Listiyorini
Bloomberg reporter
Bloomberg
Episode: Indonesia’s $15 Billion Free Lunch Experiment
Kishore Mahbubani
Diplomat and academic from Singapore, author of Living the Asian Century
Singaporean diplomat; former UN Ambassador
Episode: Weekend Listen: China vs the US: Kishore Mahbubani on a Zero-Sum Rivalry
Masayoshi Son
SoftBank founder and CEO
SoftBank
Episode: SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns
Larry Ellison
Oracle Executive Chairman
Oracle
Episode: SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns
Jeff Mason
Bloomberg White House correspondent
Bloomberg News
Episode: The Biggest Takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit
John Liu
Bloomberg China coverage lead
Bloomberg News
Episode: The Biggest Takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit
Menaka Doshi
Senior Editor at Bloomberg and writes the India edition newsletter
Bloomberg
Episode: Modi Is More Powerful Than Ever — Even as India’s Economy Strains
Jenny Welch
Chief Geoeconomics Analyst, Bloomberg Economics
Bloomberg Economics
Episode: Weekend Listen: Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts?

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Oanh Ha
Host of The Big Take Asia

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 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 States3 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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High-quality guests who offer actionable perspectives for business leaders and investors.
Clear, data-driven insights into Asia-focused markets and tech trends.
Some episodes feel too short for complex topics, but depth is consistently strong.
Engaging, well-reported storytelling with strong on-the-ground context.

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#244
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#246
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Talking Points

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Weekend Listen: China vs the US: Kishore Mahbubani on a Zero-Sum Rivalry
Q: Take me back to 1993 and that pivotal APEC moment you witnessed; what did you see and why did it matter?
What I saw was a breakthrough in US–China relations, evidenced by Clinton's approach to engaging China respectfully rather than confronting it; this set a trajectory toward renormalizing relations that endured for years.
Weekend Listen: China vs the US: Kishore Mahbubani on a Zero-Sum Rivalry
Q: In this contest then, do you see it as bigger than the economics of it? Are you talking about power as something broader than that? A quest to become the world's only superpower?
Yes, it goes beyond economics; it's about the strategic objective of being the sole dominant power, but the aim should be to reflect on long-term interests and manage power through cooperation rather than zero-sum confrontation.
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.

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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?

Listeners can expect a pulse on Asia's business, technology, and geopolitical scenes told through in-depth reporting and executive-level interviews. Episodes frequently explore large-scale bets in AI, cross-border tech transfers, regulatory pushbacks, and regional market dynamics, often weaving together corporate strategy, government policy, and market implications. A notable thread is the mix of high-profile executives, Bloomberg reporters, and policy experts who provide on-the-ground context and strategic insight for investors, policymakers, and business leaders looking to understand how Asia's fast-moving developments may reshape global markets. The show stands out for its rigorous analysis, access to key decision-makers, and a clear foc... more

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5. Larry Ellison
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7. John Liu
8. Menaka Doshi

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