Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian

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From the Nikkei Asia newsroom, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman deliver the latest news. This all-English podcast program aims to help businesspeople catch up on what is going on in the world while also learning some English.

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20 episodes
Updated March 27

Episodes20

Newest first

March 27 · 13 min
#109(2026.3.27)“Malaysia’s rising tech pay, Indonesia’s Alfamart boosts quick commerce"
This is the last episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup. Thank you all for lending your ears and tuning in every week. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Malaysia’s rising tech pay, Indonesia’s Alfamart boosts quick commerce" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
March 13 · 13 min
#108(2026.3.13)“Holiday spending trends diverge in Asia”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Holiday spending trends diverge in Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
March 6 · 12 min
#107(2026.3.6)“What now for Trump’s tariffs?”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“What now for Trump’s tariffs?” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
February 27 · 13 min
#106(2026.2.27)“Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
February 20 · 11 min
#105(2026.2.20)“Indonesian coffee chains test overseas tastes in global expansion”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Indonesian coffee chains test overseas tastes in global expansion" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
February 13 · 13 min
#104(2026.2.13)“Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key elections”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key elections" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
February 6 · 11 min
#103(2026.2.6)“Lofty inheritance tax forces South Koreans to sell homes and move abroad”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Lofty inheritance tax forces South Koreans to sell homes and move abroad" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
January 30 · 13 min
#102(2026.1.30)“Xi purges top general and more Chinese solo travelers discover Vietnam”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Xi purges top general and more Chinese solo travelers discover Vietnam" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
January 23 · 13 min
#101(2026.1.23)“Your 2026 predictions in trade, politics and entertainment”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Your 2026 predictions in trade, politics and entertainment" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
January 16 · 14 min
#100(2026.1.16)“Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins whisky-making party”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins whisky-making party" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Dec 26, 2025 · 14 min
#99(2025.12.26)“A roundup of 2025's top headlines”
In this special year-end episode, Jada and Brian talk about Nikkei Asia's most popular stories from 2025. ・A selection of headlines ・A discussion on the year's hottest news You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/ We will take a short holiday break and will be back with a new episode on Jan. 16. Thanks!
Dec 19, 2025 · 13 min
#98(2025.12.19)“Shibuya’s once-in-a-century makeover”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Shibuya’s once-in-a-century makeover" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Dec 12, 2025 · 12 min
#97(2025.12.12)“India’s chip city, Thai-Cambodia clash and Toyota’a ultra-luxury sports cars”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"India’s chip city, Thai-Cambodia clash and Toyota’a ultra-luxury sports cars" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Dec 5, 2025 · 11 min
#96(2025.12.5)“Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Nov 28, 2025 · 13 min
#95(2025.11.28)“China-Japan tensions, South Korea’s instant noodle boom”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"China-Japan tensions, South Korea’s instant noodle boom" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min
#94(2025.11.21)“Indonesia and Vietnam: A tale of two tourism sectors”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Indonesia and Vietnam: A tale of two tourism sectors" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Nov 14, 2025 · 11 min
#93(2025.11.14)“Scandal sends Philippine peso lower, hunt for the next Labubu”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Scandal sends Philippine peso lower, hunt for the next Labubu" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Nov 7, 2025 · 12 min
#92(2025.11.7)“Asia faces growing dementia care social burdens”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Asia faces growing dementia care social burdens" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Oct 31, 2025 · 13 min
#91(2025.10.31)“South Korea’s NEET problem; the rise of ‘lifestyle’ hotels in Southeast Asia”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"South Korea’s NEET problem; the rise of ‘lifestyle’ hotels in Southeast Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup
Oct 24, 2025 · 12 min
#90(2025.10.24)“Reforms sweep across Asian stock exchanges”
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Reforms sweep across Asian stock exchanges” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup