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  1. 28/10/2026

    Insights and conversations on the stories shaping Asia Pacific. Hosted by Mariko Oi.

  2. 21/10/2026

    Insights and conversations on the stories shaping Asia Pacific. Hosted by Mariko Oi.

  3. Should We Pay Political Leaders More?

    Do higher salaries attract better politicians? Hosted by Mariko Oi.

  4. Why Burmese Nationals Are Being Sent Back to Myanmar

    The decision to repatriate Burmese refugees back to war-torn Myanmar has drawn criticism.

  5. Could Dual Citizenship Stop Indonesia's Brain Drain?

    Indonesia is considering allowing dual citizenship for a limited group of Indonesians.

  6. Can the US and China make AI safer?

    Can the US and China rein in AI from going rogue?

  7. Australia’s Plan to Beat the Algorithm

    A new proposal means tech companies could be forced to let users switch off algorithms.

  8. Why Indonesia can’t stop the haze?

    Can haze wafting across borders in South East Asia be stopped?

  9. The AI Data Centre Boom in Southeast Asia

    AI is driving a data centre boom across Asia, but is it costing communities?

  10. Why are lab monkeys so expensive?

    Why a long-tailed macaque can sell for tens of thousands of dollars.

  11. Why NE Asia is Wary of Immigration

    Japan is tightening immigration rules amid concerns over the foreign resident population.

  12. Is Myanmar Coming in from the Cold?

    Is Myanmar diplomatically coming in from the cold?

  13. China’s Graduate Glut

    The Chinese job market is about to come under unprecedented pressure.

  14. Why people in China aren’t spending

    China wants consumers to spend more, but households are still choosing to save.

  15. China's Humanoid Robot Boom

    China leads the humanoid robot race - but are they finally useful?

  16. Why a US Pilot Was Killed in Indonesia

    A 29-year-old American pilot has been shot at a remote airstrip in Indonesia.

  17. Can Sex Work Be Safer in Thailand?

    An alleged murder has renewed a discussion about sex work in Thailand. With Mariko Oi.

  18. Why cancer patients are going to China

    Cancer patients are increasingly travelling to China for cutting edge CAR-T cell therapy.

  19. North Korea's Mini-Boom

    How closer ties with Russia are helping North Korea shrug off western sanctions.

  20. Can governments bring down house prices?

    Australia's government is changing tax rules in a bid to help younger home buyers.

  21. Can Asia Win the World Cup?

    With a record number of Asian teams in this year's World Cup, can one finally win it?

  22. South Korea’s Extraordinary Stock Market Rally

    The main KOSPI index has almost doubled this year.

  23. Who will dominate self-driving cars - the US or China?

    Mariko Oi unpacks the challenges autonomous car companies face.

  24. A rare North Korean football match in South Korea

    A club-level Asian Cup tie that could help relations between North Korea and South Korea.

  25. What the US and China Get Wrong About Each Other

    How well do the leaders, and the public of the US and China understand each other?

  26. Can China Unwind a Two-Billion-Dollar Tech Deal?

    China's government is demanding that Meta's acquisition of AI company Manus be reversed.

  27. What’s Powering South East Asia’s Fastest Growing Economy?

    Vietnam's economy draws jobs from neighbours, but will oil prices derail 10% growth?

  28. 22/04/2026

    Essential insights on the stories shaping Asia Pacific. Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi.

  29. Thailand’s Heavy Reliance on Tourism

    The global energy crisis is casting a shadow over Songkran, Thailand's new year festival.

  30. The Rise of the Political Right in Australia

    Once fringe anti-immigration party One Nation now polls at record highs nationwide fast.

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