Access Asia Podcast
1) China loses, but also gains a lot from Trump's Venezuela move, analyst says
China has strongly condemned the US attack on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Beijing had built a strategic partnership with the South American country, and been trying to expand it...Show More
2) Bondi Beach gunmen's Philippines trip becomes focus of investigation
Police in Australia are investigating a trip made by the suspects of the Bondi Beach anti-Semitic terrorist attack to the southern Philippines island of Mindanao, just weeks before they shot and kille...Show More
3) 'A glimpse into deep shadows' behind the art of kabuki: 'Kokuho' director on his Japanese megahit
It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who ...Show More
4) India pulls order to pre-install government app on smartphones following uproar
The Indian government has scrapped an order which gave manufacturers 90 days to pre-install a state-backed security app on all new smartphones. The move came following a huge public outcry and resista...Show More
India pulls order to pre-install government app on smartphones following uproar
12:36 | Dec 5th, 2025
5) Deadly Hong Kong fire raises serious questions over construction safety
People in Hong Kong are searching for answers after the worst fire there in decades. The blaze that ripped through seven high-rise apartment blocks took more than 24 hours to bring under control, and ...Show More
6) China's fury over Japan's Taiwan remarks: Cancelled flights, concerts and seafood ban
We analyse the renewed tensions between China and Japan, who have been locked in an escalating diplomatic row. The spat was set off by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month tha...Show More
7) 'Work, work, work!' Japan's new PM under fire for asking staff to come in at 3am
When she was elected head of Japan's ruling party, Sanae Takaichi declared that she had abandoned the term "work-life balance" and asked fellow party members to "work like a horse". A month into offic...Show More
'Work, work, work!' Japan's new PM under fire for asking staff to come in at 3am
12:41 | Nov 14th, 2025
8) Indian officials tightlipped after Mamdani's NY mayoral win
Zohran Mamdani celebrated his Indian roots during his campaign for mayor of New York City. After winning the race, the 34-year-old’s victory was celebrated by Indians online – but officials in New Del...Show More
9) K-pop diplomacy goes full throttle as South Korea hosts APEC summit
Recently back from military service, BTS's leader RM made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to give a keynote address at an APEC CEO summit in South Korea, calling on global leaders to support ...Show More
10) Trump corners Modi on trade
On the show this week, we explore where things stand between the US and India, as reports emerge that the two sides are nearing a trade agreement. We ask our expert whether trust can be restored with ...Show More