9 Episodes

  1. Bonus: Bondi shooting tests Australia’s social cohesion

    Published: 12/15/2025

  2. Science and solutions to prevent a repeat of South East Asia’s huge floods

    Published: 12/13/2025

  3. Special episode: Thailand-Cambodia peace shattered

    Published: 12/11/2025

  4. Trump: the man who made Asia reimagine the US

    Published: 12/10/2025

  5. Is banning children from social media smart or excessive?

    Published: 12/6/2025

  6. China tries to control anger over the Hong Kong fire

    Published: 12/3/2025

  7. Asia’s soft power battle: Has the Korean Wave peaked?

    Published: 11/29/2025

  8. The Japan-China feud: Why has it reignited?

    Published: 11/26/2025

  9. Introducing Asia Specific

    Published: 11/18/2025

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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]