# Asia Specific

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Official site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtwds
Author: BBC
Episodes: 67

## Resource

Asia Pacific, unpacked by those who know it best. Bringing you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint and the birthplace of global cultural trends. Hear Asian perspectives on international issues and in-depth analysis on news from a region that’s home to nearly 2.5 billion people. Whether it is the latest on trade between the US and China, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy, we find out what key players are thinking and dive into the stories that matter. Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi, alongside BBC experts in Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond – listen to new podcast episodes twice a week. Get in touch: asiaspecific@bbc.co.uk

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## Episodes
- [What makes a Pokemon card worth millions?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/what-makes-a-pokemon-card-worth-millions) — 2026-06-26T23:01:00+00:00
- [Is North Korea getting richer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/is-north-korea-getting-richer) — 2026-06-23T23:01:00+00:00
- [Will Japan turn away from pacifism?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/will-japan-turn-away-from-pacifism) — 2026-06-19T23:01:00+00:00
- [Asia’s affordable housing problem](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/asia-s-affordable-housing-problem) — 2026-06-16T23:01:00+00:00
- [Could changing the way we date solve Asia's low fertility rates?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/could-changing-the-way-we-date-solve-asia-s-low-fertility-rates) — 2026-06-12T23:01:00+00:00
- [Could an Asian team win the World Cup?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/could-an-asian-team-win-the-world-cup) — 2026-06-09T23:01:00+00:00
- [Bonus: Xi Jinping's North Korea visit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/bonus-xi-jinping-s-north-korea-visit) — 2026-06-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [Thailand’s tourism challenge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/thailand-s-tourism-challenge) — 2026-06-05T23:01:00+00:00
- [South Korea’s stock boom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/south-korea-s-stock-boom) — 2026-06-02T23:01:00+00:00
- [Asia’s 'irrelevant' uni degree question](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/asia-s-irrelevant-uni-degree-question) — 2026-05-29T23:01:00+00:00
- [The US-China robotaxi race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/the-us-china-robotaxi-race) — 2026-05-26T23:01:00+00:00
- [The Philippines beauty pageant controversy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/the-philippines-beauty-pageant-controversy) — 2026-05-22T23:01:00+00:00
- [Why North Korea became a women's football powerhouse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/why-north-korea-became-a-women-s-football-powerhouse) — 2026-05-19T23:01:00+00:00
- [Bali’s rubbish crisis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/bali-s-rubbish-crisis) — 2026-05-15T23:01:00+00:00
- [The US-China problem](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/the-us-china-problem) — 2026-05-12T23:01:00+00:00
- [Is India’s internet becoming more like China’s?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/is-india-s-internet-becoming-more-like-china-s) — 2026-05-08T23:01:00+00:00
- [Can China reverse a billion-dollar tech deal?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/can-china-reverse-a-billion-dollar-tech-deal) — 2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
- [New Zealand and India’s trade deal row](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/new-zealand-and-india-s-trade-deal-row) — 2026-05-01T23:01:00+00:00
- [Can Vietnam still reach its growth target?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/can-vietnam-still-reach-its-growth-target) — 2026-04-28T23:01:00+00:00
- [Japan’s megaquake threat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/japan-s-megaquake-threat) — 2026-04-24T23:01:00+00:00
- [Indonesia’s US airspace deal risks China ties](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/indonesia-s-us-airspace-deal-risks-china-ties) — 2026-04-21T23:01:00+00:00
- [Who’s winning the EV race?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/who-s-winning-the-ev-race) — 2026-04-17T23:01:00+00:00
- [Thailand’s complicated relationship with tourism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/thailand-s-complicated-relationship-with-tourism) — 2026-04-14T23:01:00+00:00
- [Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, one year on](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/trump-s-liberation-day-tariffs-one-year-on) — 2026-04-10T23:01:00+00:00
- [Bonus: What an Iran US ceasefire means for Asia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/asia-specific-7569375/bonus-what-an-iran-us-ceasefire-means-for-asia) — 2026-04-08T12:00:00+00:00

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