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Asia Matters PodcastBrussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue: On Economic Security, Future of Alliances and MoreDiplomats, policy-makers and experts gathered at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, hosted by our partners at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy.Participants shared their insights on the key issues that make this moment arguably the most consequential since World War II: conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade wars, supply chains, economic security, artificial intelligence, and more. To better understand what's at stake, CSDS-Asia Matters' Andrew Peaple traveled to Brussels to speak with several panelists. Highlights include Ambassador Caroline Millar of Australia explaining how she sees the strategic partnership with the Eu...
2024-02-181h 10Asia Matters PodcastThe U.S.-Korea-Japan Partnership: What Happens Now?Following a historic meeting between the leaders of the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea at Camp David in August, the three countries have been strengthening military and intelligence cooperation. What does it mean for the balance of power in Asia? Could this lead to an escalation of tensions with China and North Korea? And crucially, can the "trilateral partnership" last, given the difficult history between Japan and South Korea?In this episode, CSDS-Asia Matters' Andrew Peaple interviews Tongfi Kim, from the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at the Brussels School of G...
2024-01-1034 minAsia Matters PodcastHuawei: The Chinese Company That's Challenging the U.S.Smartphone and telecom-equipment maker Huawei is one of China's most successful and controversial companies. Despite efforts from the U.S. and other countries to restrict its access to cutting edge semiconductor technology, Huawei recently launched a new phone - the Mate 60 - featuring advanced made-in-China chips. The breakthrough has raised one question: Is America's effort to limit the rise of China's tech sector failing?In this episode, CSDS-Asia Matters' Andrew Peaple analyzes Huawei's rise, fall, and apparent rise again, with guests Paul Triolo, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Dylan Patel, Chief Analyst at t...
2023-11-1239 minAsia Matters PodcastChina: Economic Partner or Rival?Western governments, led by the U.S., have been taking a harder line on trade with China. At stake is global economic leadership, particularly in vital technologies from semiconductors to Artificial Intelligence to electric vehicles, as well as cooperation on climate goals. But how united are the U.S. and Europe on how to approach trade relations with China? What steps are big companies taking as tensions with Beijing rise, and how is Beijing responding?In this episode, Asia Matters’ Andrew Peaple is joined by Emily Benson from the Center for...
2023-09-2139 minAsia Matters PodcastCybersecurity: How Can Countries and Companies Fight the Hackers?Cyberattacks are estimated to have caused trillions of dollars of damage to the world’s economy in recent years, and are now seen as a major national security threat by governments around the world. Some governments and private companies are looking to step up cooperation to fight the hackers, but nascent initiatives, such as a new pact between the EU and South Korea, face a number of hurdles. In this episode, CSDS Asia Matters’ Andrew Peaple speaks with three experts about the geopolitical forces – and rivalries – that are shaping the global cybersecurity landscape. His guests ar...
2023-07-2834 minAsia Matters PodcastHow Thailand’s Surprise Election Result Sparked a Delicate TransitionThe triumph of the Move Forward party in Thailand’s election has highlighted young voters’ desire for change and reform. But with the party’s popular leader, Pita Limjaroenrat scrambling to form a government and facing political roadblocks, questions are mounting over what may happen next in the Southeast Asian nation. What’s the likelihood of a military intervention? Can the next government reform laws that prohibit criticism of the monarchy? Could there be a coup? Andrew Peaple discusses the risks and scenarios with Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi, an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies...
2023-06-2029 minAsia Matters PodcastHallyu! How Korea's Cultural Wave Is Seen at Home and AbroadFrom K-pop superhits to Netflix shows and Oscar-winning films, South Korea has established itself as a global cultural powerhouse. “Squid Game,” “The Glory,” “Parasite” and BTS are only some of the names that make K-culture a multibillion dollar industry, with fans in the hundreds of millions. But how did the so-called Korean wave come to be, and what does it tell us about the small country’s changing role on the world stage? Asia Matters’ Andrew Peaple takes a close look at the phenomenon with his guests, Rosalie Kim at the Victoria and Albert Museum...
2023-05-0537 min
Trance and Techno Musix#76 Dark Techno - (18) 2hours mix
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1, Fogga - Rest Day
2, Abstract Vision - Mind Control
3, David Forbes - Skream
4, YOZE - Don’t Know
5, Anders Reitz - Flashback
6, DALLATURKA - Liberum Beats
7, La Fuente - I Want You (Hardwell Remix)
8, Robert Natus - Extra Life
9, J72, Rein(NL) - Alive
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10, Julie Dvir - Getting Older
11, Luca Gio - Magic Space
12, Jordan Suckley - Cruise Control
13, Emir Kaynak - Now is the Future
14, Because Of Art - Amnesia...
2022-11-112h 08
The Final Word Cricket PodcastStory Time 94 – The many crimes of Fidel FernandoIt's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, a new co-host, with Andrew Fidel Fernando taking the role for the first time in a confessional mood. Also, the mathematics of Nelson, the region of the Muruwari, an irrational broadside at Ian Bell, an Australian Test player we've never heard of, and a great name - literally, not figuratively - from New Zealand.Your Nerd Pledge numbers this week:111.10 - Henry Bainton9.65 - Eranda Jayawickreme15.79 - Riley Campbell2.35 - An...
2022-06-261h 17Asia Matters PodcastAsia’s Response to the War in UkraineThis episode examines the responses of three of Asia’s most prominent nations to Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Japan, India, and Korea.The war has not only brought dreadful suffering to the Ukrainian people, as well as heavy losses for the Russian army - it has also upended many of the assumptions that have guided international relations for decades. Indeed, it's arguably the biggest change to the geopolitical order since the fall of the Soviet Union. Joining Andrew Peaple to discuss the topic are two familiar voices from the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at t...
2022-04-0438 min
Global Law and BusinessJournalism, Podcasting, and Asia — Andrew PeapleIn Episode #69, we are joined by Andrew Peaple, editor at The Wire China, and co-founder and presenter of the Asia Matters podcast.
We discuss:
Andrew's journalism career, including a 16-year stint at The Wall Street Journal.
The JET Program and why it represents a soft power triumph for Japan.
How journalism has been impacted by the growth of the public relations industry, as well as the emergence of social media.
Asia Matters, and how it was partly motivated by existing gaps in non-China Asia coverage.
The importance of understanding how Asians are interacting with each other...
2021-08-1758 min
Global Law and BusinessWomen-Focused Insurance in U.K. and Australia – Sam WhiteIn Episode #68, we are joined by Sam White, serial entrepreneur and CEO at Freedom Services Group, a UK-based insurance agency.
We discuss:
How Sam's first job at a car insurance brokerage led to starting her own international insurance group focused on women.
Data bias against women in insurance and medical science, including male drug testing, seatbelts designed for the male torso, financial services, and insurance policy coverage language focused more on golf clubs than baby equipment and handbags.
Insurance liability limits across oceans.
Australia's win-win business environment compared to the U.S. and U.K.'s...
2021-08-1041 min
China Business BriefWhat We Learned From China's Big Political MeetingsChina’s political leaders have just completed their big annual meetings known as the ‘Two Sessions’ or lianghui. The meetings are important every year, in that they demonstrate Beijing’s priorities for the economy in the year ahead. This year’s event held even more significance than normal, as the leadership finalized and passed its latest Five Year Plan for the country.
Torsten Weller, CBBC's London-based China policy analyst, joins Andrew Peaple to discuss the meetings' outcomes and the key takeaways for business.
2021-03-1610 min
Chatham HouseBonus: The Coup in MyanmarThis week Undercurrents is collaborating with the Asia Matters podcast to bring you two episodes on recent events in Southeast Asia. In this episode, Dr Champa Patel, Director of the Asia-Pacific programme at Chatham House, and Tin Htar Swe, the BBC’s former Burmese editor, provide their reaction to the ongoing coup in Myanmar. This episode was first published on 8 February 2021, and events on the ground since may have developed beyond those mentioned in this conversation. Read the Expert Comment: Credits: Speakers: Champa Patel, Tin Htar Swe Host: Andrew Peaple Introduction: Ben Horton Recorded and produced by the Asia Matters podc
2021-02-1525 min
UndercurrentsThe Coup in MyanmarThis week Undercurrents is collaborating with the Asia Matters podcast to bring you two episodes on recent events in Southeast Asia. In this episode, Dr Champa Patel, Director of the Asia-Pacific programme at Chatham House, and Tin Htar Swe, the BBC’s former Burmese editor, provide their reaction to the ongoing coup in Myanmar. This episode was first published on 8 February 2021, and events on the ground since may have developed beyond those mentioned in this conversation. Read the Expert Comment: Myanmar's Long Road to Democracy Remains on Hold Credits:
2021-02-1525 minChina Business BriefUK-China: The Jobs ImpactIn the second episode of this new podcast from the China-Britain Business Council, Andrew Peaple talks to CBBC executive director for public affairs Lise Bertelsen about two interesting recent reports that shed light on the state of economic ties between the UK and China, and the benefits those ties can bring.
The first report, from Cambridge Econometrics, found that well over 100,000 jobs in the UK can be attributed to the country's goods trade with China, along with the increasing numbers of Chinese students and tourists coming here. Among the report's findings is the fact jobs related to...
2020-12-0408 minChina Business BriefWhat's in the UK's new National Security & Investment Bill?This is the first episode of a new podcast from China-Britain Business Council entitled ‘China Business Brief’, in which we will discuss topics that are important for anyone doing business in or with China. In this episode, Andrew Peaple talks to CBBC analyst Torsten Weller about the UK’s new National Security & Investment Bill: How it changes the UK's system for monitoring inward investment and what it means for companies.
For more information about the council, visit our website www.cbbc.org
2020-11-1809 minAsia Matters Podcast1MDB: A Billion Dollar ScandalIt's been called one of the world's biggest financial heists. When the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB was set up in 2009, its purpose was supposedly to develop the country's infrastructure and economy. Instead, the US Department of Justice alleges that $4.5 billion dollars was stolen from it.This week on Asia Matters, Andrew Peaple is joined by Tom Wright, co-author of 'Billion Dollar Whale', the story of the scandal and specifically the fugitive financier at its heart, Jho Low. Mr Low has released a statement saying that the book "is written with allegations disguised as...
2019-11-1734 min
Business MattersPresident Trump prepares to address Congress for the first timeWith President Donald Trump less than an hour away from addressing Congress for the first time, we preview what he's likely to say and how he's been performing in The White House so far.Three months on from India's surprise decision to remove high-valued banknotes from circulation, we examine how the economy has been affected with British economist Roger Bootle.Despite frequent reports that 'Milennials' are finding it difficult to get onto the housing ladder, a report from HSBC suggests that home ownership may not be all that out of reach for young adults in...
2017-03-0149 minBusiness MattersCorruption in Kenya: A Special ReportWith the presidential election looming in the key East African economy of Kenya, the issue of corruption looks to be high on the political agenda. It was of course a key cornerstone of Donald Trump's US presidential election campaign, where he pledged to "drain the swamp" and rid Washington of corruption, so how bigger factor could it be in Kenya's presidential race? Vivienne Nunis reports from Nairobi. It's been described as the World's "forgotten war," yet the bloodshed in Yemen shows no signs of ceasing. Our security correspondent Frank Gardner reports from the Saudi Yemen border.
2016-12-0955 min