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The STATE OF ASIA podcast brings you exclusive, engaging conversations with leading minds on issues that shape Asia and affect us all. AND: bonus episodes with insights straight from some of the many events organised by Asia Society Switzerland.
Asia Society Switzerland hosts State of Asia, a news show with 88 episodes published.
Qing Wang talks with Remko Tanis about what's really behind China's falling birth rate: it's about a lot more than just money, or lack thereof. Qing's eye opening essay on the topic, is available to read and download her
Understanding China has never been more crucial. Yet, much of the debate remains dominated by geopolitics and security concerns, often overlooking how Chinese people themselves view their country and the world around the
A new industrial reality is reshaping Europe's economic future. China’s manufacturing juggernaut – once focused on low-cost consumer goods – has pivoted decisively toward the high-value sectors that have long defined Eur
In this episode, we’re gonna take a sweeping look at Southeast Asia's political, economic, and security landscape. The region sits at a geopolitical crossroads, a position that has created huge potential and a delicate b
This episode unpacks a pivotal year for India. Suhasini Haidar , diplomatic editor at The Hindu, explains how Delhi has adapted to unexpected tensions with the U.S., renewed pragmatism toward China, and its enduring reli
At the 2025 STATE OF ASIA conference, we hosted two conversations focused on China. First, hear from Desmond Shum , entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author of the internationally acclaimed memoir Red Roulette,
How is Europe's role evolving amidst a retreating U.S. and a more fragmented global order? With middle powers repositioning themselves for greater agency and partnership, particularly in Asia, is Europe making enough of
How do you summarize the state of the world in 20 minutes and still have it make sense? By inviting two excellent speakers to take on that challenge, is what we found out at our annual STATE OF ASIA conference, held Nove
Pita Limjaroenrat , former Prime-Minister Designate of Thailand and current Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, delivers the fourth annual State of Asia Address, hosted by Asia Society Switzerlan
2025 marks 50 years since Vietnam's reunification. A great moment to reflect on the country's remarkable transformation. Since launching major economic reforms four decades ago, Vietnam has achieved one of the world’s fa
South Korea is heading to the polls to elect a successor to impeached President Yoon, whose failed attempt to put the country under martial law back in December laid bare the deep divisions and gloom that plague Korean s
The defining characteristic of the environment in China has been its pace of change. And that has its impact on the latest generation of Chinese entrepreneurs who need to innovate to meet the tough demands of Chinese con
Bich Tran , a senior fellow at Verve Research , an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies , and a nonresident fellow at We Protect our Seas, discusses Vietnam's strategies at navigating geop
Asia Society Switzerland's Manuela Coldesina (live from Tokyo), Serena Jung , Nico Luchsinger , and Remko Tanis try to discuss everything that happened thus far in 2025 and the insights many experts shared with us over t
Selina Ho , Associate Professor in International Affairs and Co-Director of the Centre on Asia and Globalisation at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, discusses the Southeast Asia
China's patent applications have surpassed every other country for over a decade and the speed with which technology out of China impresses the world has picked up in the last few years. Its factories churn out cutting-e
Switzerland was one of the first western nations to recognize the People's Republic of China, in 1950, and one of the first to reach a free trade agreement with Beijing as well, in 2013. Historian Ariane Knüsel explores
Semiconductors, EVs, AI, TSMC, BYD, DeepSeek... In a time when trade, technology, and global power dynamics are more interconnected and in flux than ever before, we turn to an expert on all those things on this episode:
For years, for most of us, news on global trade mostly hid out in the pages of The Wall Street Journal or the Financial Times . Not anymore. as the U.S. is threatening and hitting friend and foe with punitive tariffs. Th
Late last year, at our annual STATE OF ASIA conference, we hosted a conversation on the economic developments in Japan, China, and India. After decades of stagnation, Japan’s economy is showing optimism from structural s
Zak Dychtwald
Founder and CEO · Young China Group
1 appearance on this show
Selina Ho
Professor · Recloseted
1 appearance on this show
John Lee
entrepreneur, AI strategist, speaker, NY Times Best Selling Author · Irish Business Organization of New York
1 appearance on this show
Adam Tooze
economic historian and professor at Columbia University · European Institute
3 appearances on this show
James Crabtree
Executive Director, IISS–Asia · European Council on Foreign Relations
2 appearances on this show
Keyu Jin
Associate Professor of Economics · LSE Department of Economics
1 appearance on this show
Bilahari Kausikan
former Singapore diplomat, permanent secretary of the foreign ministry, permanent Representative to the United Nations, ambassador to Russia · Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore
1 appearance on this show
Shashi Tharoor
Indian MP
1 appearance on this show
Eric Olander
Editor-in-Chief · China Global South Project
1 appearance on this show
Ben Bland
Director of the Asia-Pacific program · Chatham House
1 appearance on this show
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