Asia
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed discusses the three Chinese naval vessel sailing east of Sydney and a trend that is worry many Asian countries - a shrinking middle class. Audio
Deepseek can no longer be downloaded from South Korean app stores
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about how Deepseek, the Chinese artificial intelligence app is in deep water with the South Korean government, the latest Big Mac index numbers for Asia… Audio
Deadly explosion rips through floor of mall in Taiwan
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a deadly explosion that ripped through the floor of a mall in Taiwan, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visiting the White House and what… Audio
Japan's PM set to meet President Donald Trump
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Japan's Prime Minister set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time, India's Narendra Modi visiting Mr Trump next week, bad news for big… Audio
Nine miners trapped, three feared dead as India deploys army divers
Rescue teams have worked through the night trying to reach nine men trapped in a flooded coal mine in a remote part of India's Assam state.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about South Korea's parliament voting to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law two weeks ago, Prince Andrew being… Audio
Zakir Hussain: Influential ambassador for Indian music dies
Renowned Indian instrumentalist Zakir Hussain has died, aged 73. Hussain played his final two concerts in New Zealand in June, in Christchurch and Auckland. Audio
Japan takes further steps to criminalise cannabis use
Asia correspondent Chris Gilbert spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about last weeks shock martial law order in South Korea, Japan taking further steps to criminalise cannabis use and New Years being cancelled… Audio
Vang Vieng hostel staff detained by Laos authorities
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about multiple members of staff at a hostel in Vang Vieng have been detained by Lao authorities after six tourists died from suspected methanol… Audio
What could a second Trump presidency mean for nations in Asia?
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about what a second Trump presidency mean for nations across Asia and students in China, who's simple mission to get dumplings descended into complete… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
There are big changes emerging from China as Xi Jinping's administration looks to stimulate the economy after years of slowing growth. Audio
Asia: Communist China hits 75th anniversary
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about some developments from the tragic bus fire that killed multiple children and school teachers on Tuesday, Communist China hitting its 75th… Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie with news from Asia. Audio
Corruption trial involving former minister in Singapore
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a monumental corruption trial involving a former minister in Singapore, China handing out a massive stimulus to help revive its dwindling economy… Audio
Asia: 10 year old Japanese boy dies after stabbing
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a 10 year old Japanese boy dying after being stabbed nearby his school in China, Sri Lanka getting ready to head to the polls as the country holds… Audio
Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam
The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
The fight against deepfake pornography in South Korea; the son of the outgoing Indonesian president questioned about his recent use of a private jet, and Typhoon Shanshan is descending on Southwest… Audio
North Korea takes issue with US selling helicopters
Asia correspondent William Denselow speaks to Lisa Owen about North Korea taking issue with the United States selling Apache helicopters to the South, tensions at sea between China and the Philippines… Audio
Asia: Japan bracing itself for potential megaquake
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a former top spy chief in Pakistan being arrested, Japan still bracing itself for a potential 'megaquake' after the government issued it's first… Audio
Caretaker govt in charge in Bangladesh
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a caretaker government taking charge in Bangladesh after weeks of protests saw the former administration overthrown, Taiwan producing a TV show… Audio
