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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Mar 27, 2026 • 14min
#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
Mar 13, 2026 • 13min
#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
Mar 6, 2026 • 12min
#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
Feb 27, 2026 • 13min
#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
Feb 20, 2026 • 12min
#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
Feb 13, 2026 • 13min
#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
Feb 6, 2026 • 12min
#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
Jan 30, 2026 • 14min
#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
Jan 23, 2026 • 14min
#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
Jan 16, 2026 • 14min
#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
