Richard Lloyd Parry
Asia editor at The Times and seasoned correspondent covering East Asia; provided on-the-ground reporting from Hong Kong about Jimmy Lai's sentencing.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 34min
Hong Kong sentences pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor with on-the-ground Hong Kong reporting; Ewan Potts, Bloomberg business reporter covering markets and AI; Marco Balic, creative lead for the Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony. They discuss the mood in Hong Kong after a landmark sentencing, international diplomatic fallout, market and AI-driven tech volatility, and the design and logistics of a major Olympic spectacle.
Nov 27, 2024 • 27min
Inside the Laos party town where backpackers die
Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia Editor of The Times, and chef Alasdair Gill discuss the disturbing reality of Vang Vieng, a Laos party town where six backpackers died from methanol poisoning. They explore how the allure of nightlife and risky alcohol practices have created a dangerous environment for tourists. Alasdair shares his firsthand struggles working in a local bar, revealing the dark consequences of unchecked hedonism amid Laos's captivating beauty. The conversation raises urgent questions about safety and the impact of commercialization on this once-hidden gem.
