July 3 · 17 min
Asia Specific
BBC World Service
Asia Pacific, unpacked by those who know it best. Bringing you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint and the birthplace of global cultural trends.
Hear 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 the US and China, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy, we find out 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 podcast episodes twice a week.
Get in touch: asiaspecific@bbc.co.uk
- 29 episodes
- a few times a week
- Avg 18 min
- English
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
- June 30 · 16 min
Why cancer patients are travelling to China
- June 26 · 18 min
What makes a Pokemon card worth millions?
- June 23 · 17 min
Is North Korea getting richer?
- June 19 · 20 min
Will Japan turn away from pacifism?
- June 16 · 19 min
Asia’s affordable housing problem
- June 12 · 20 min
Could changing the way we date solve Asia's low fertility rates?
- June 9 · 19 min
Could an Asian team win the World Cup?
- June 9 · 11 min
Bonus: Xi Jinping's North Korea visit