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East Malaysia’s assertiveness and fiscal demands are growing. This is reshaping its federal relationship with Putrajaya. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political...
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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.Produced and edited by: Fa'izah SaniExecutive producer: Ernest LuisA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
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What is Asian Insider about?
Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents. Produced and edited by: Fa'izah SaniExecutive producer: Ernest LuisA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
What has Asian Insider covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2E93: Budget 2027: Will record allocations satisfy Sabah and Sarawak?" (25 October 2026, 47 minutes), "S2E92: Will US drop the 'Big Bomb' on Iran? Hard lessons for East Asia" (22 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "S2E91: Why young Indonesians are falling back in love with cinemas and the analogue life" (15 October 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Asian Insider publish?
Asian Insider publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 579 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Asian Insider?
Booking probability for Asian Insider is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Asian Insider requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Asian Insider's contact route on record: verified email.
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Asian Insider is a news podcast with 579 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 202654 minS2Amid fears that the war on Iran could worsen after the US mid-term polls, a question: Is Tehran overplaying its hand? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience...
Oct 15, 202622 minS2In an increasingly digital world, why are young Indonesians drawn to activities that bring them offline and together? Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign...
Sep 29, 202639 minS2Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and...
Sep 24, 202643 minS2There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the...
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S2E87: Who’s afraid of BRICS?
Sep 17, 202642 minS2Donald Trump need not be. BRICS is nowhere near creating an alternative to the US-led world order, says our expert. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the...
Sep 10, 202626 minS2An unending conflict and shrinking aid leave Myanmar’s refugees and displaced in increasingly dire circumstances. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor...
Sep 3, 202622 minS2Taiwan correspondent Yip Wai Yee reflects on her four-year journey in this special farewell episode. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and...
Aug 27, 202648 minS2With DAP committed to the unity government, can Anwar Ibrahim reform his coalition before the next general election? Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and...
Aug 13, 202640 minS2What more should we know now about this country that is central to the global economy and is playing an ever greater role in geopolitics? Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior...
Aug 6, 202623 minS2Japan's aging crisis has turned prisons into an unlikely safety net for lonely seniors. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in...
Jul 23, 202637 minS2From running marathons to being personalised chefs, robots are redefining life in the future. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking...
Jul 16, 202632 minS2The gap between Beijing's stated growth rates and actual economic performance is widening considerably, says expert Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the...
Jul 9, 202621 minS2From modern hanboks to Jeju's legendary sea women, discover how South Korea's oldest traditions are finding new life. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign...
Jul 2, 202625 minS2Trump-Modi friendship was strong, but now US-India ties are strained. What caused the severe turbulence? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian...
Jun 25, 202646 minS2Johor votes in July – but the real contest is whether Malaysia's unity government survives the campaign trail. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and...
Jun 18, 202627 minS2The menace is everywhere and you can hardly spot it, stop it or punish it. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and trending talking...
Jun 12, 202631 minS2Can Trump and Xi’s new ‘constructive’ framework bring stability to the US-China dynamic? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the...
Jun 4, 202615 minS2Being uber-responsible, people-pleasing and a perfectionist are traits that first-born girls in Asia purportedly have. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign...
May 21, 202627 minS2Twists and turns can be expected for the rest of this year. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its...
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Vali Nasr
Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
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Gita Gopinath
First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, International Monetary Fund
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Eddin Khoo
ISIS Malaysia
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Peter Tesch
defence and foreign policy expert, Australian government
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