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Asian Insider Podcast

The one design feature that makes Taiwan ‘ugly’

In this episode, we discuss Taiwan's man-made blight across its cities: ubiquitous, often rusty, metal grilles criss-crossing windows.

Asian Insider Podcast

From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia

We look back at the Malaysian stories that shook 2025, from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet vacancy and the death of Zara Qairina amid rising school violence, to the scandal engulfing Harimau Malaya’s heritage players.

Asian Insider Podcast

Why the US dollar is so sticky

Harvard historian Mary Bridges, the author of Dollars and Dominion, explains why the world is likely to stay dollar-centric even as China, Russia, India and many countries try to toggle away from the greenback and into rival currencies like the yuan or the euro

Wheel Insights Podcast

Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?

In Your Opinion Podcast

Can Singapore ever stop being a ‘Fine City’? The psychology of etiquette on public transport

New laws were passed to penalise littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music or videos on public transport. Is legislation effective in regulating inconsiderate behaviour?

Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s separation from Malaysia

Our guest, Janadas Devan (pictured left) reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.

Asian Insider Podcast

US in decline; Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ is worrying Asia

In this episode, Ravi Velloor speaks with Don McLain Gill, the eminent Filipino geopolitical expert and strategist, on declining US influence in Asia and the ‘Donroe’ Doctrine.

The Usual Place Podcast

Why are buyers willing to pay $900,000 for 3-room resale HDB flats?

Asian Insider Podcast

Taiwan’s message to China: We are not alone

In this episode, we discuss Taiwan’s foreign policy preoccupations and the implications of the Beijing-Tokyo spat over remarks made by Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on cross-strait tensions.

The Usual Place Podcast

P1 registration: Are parents in Singapore going too far to get their kids into a ‘good’ school?

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