30 Best Asia News Podcasts

1. 朝日新聞AJW 英語ニュース（The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch）

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朝日新聞の英語版サイト、The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch（朝日新聞AJW： https://www.asahi.com/ajw ）の音声ニュース番組です。アジアと日本の最新ニュースを英語音声でお届けします。リンク先のAJWサイトの英文を見ながら聴いていただき、英語学習などにお役立てください！ 英語音声は、朝日新聞の音声合成システムにより、全自動で配信しております。音声化しているのは記事の一部です。全文読まれたい場合は、リンク先のAJWサイトでご確認くだ..MORE Ranking #24 in Apple Charts (JP)
Producer/Network 朝日新聞ポッドキャスト
Email ****@asahi.com
Location Japan
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2. KBS WORLD Radio News

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The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular
Ranking #42 in Apple Charts (KR)
Hosts Daniel Choy, Eileen Cahill
Producer/Network KBS WORLD Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location North Korea
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 104Facebook 5.1MTwitter 1.9MInstagram 637.7K Get Email Contact

3. The Asia Chessboard

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The 'Asia Chessboard' features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical region of the world.MORE Hosts Michael J. Green, Jude Blanchette
Producer/Network CSIS
Email ****@csis.org
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 152Facebook 543.5KTwitter 429.1KInstagram 137.6K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Southeast Asia Radio

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CSIS' Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We'll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for 'Southeast Asia Radio' every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.MORE Hosts Gregory Poling, Elina Noor, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai
Producer/Network CSIS
Email ****@csis.org
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 543.5KTwitter 429.1KInstagram 137.6K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Asia Rising

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The podcast of La Trobe Asia which takes a critical look at the key issues facing Asia's states and societies.
Hosts Dr Ruth Gamble, Dr Bec Strating, Gerald Roche, Matt Smith
Producer/Network La Trobe Asia
Email ****@latrobe.edu.au
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 89 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Ear to Asia

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On Ear to Asia, we talk with Asia experts to unpack the issues behind news headlines in a region that is rapidly changing the world. Ear to Asia is produced by Asia Institute, the Asia research specialists at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.MORE Hosts Sami Shah, Peter Clarke, Ali Moore, Sen Lam
Producer/Network Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. State of Asia

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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.MORE Producer/Network Asia Society Switzerland
Email ****@asiasociety.org
Location New York City, New York, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 184.9KTwitter 69.6KInstagram 65.5K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Asian Insider

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Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST's globally-based correspondents.Produced and edited by: Fa'izah SaniExecutive producer: Ernest LuisA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.MORE Hosts Ravi Velloor, Li Xueying, Lin Suling
Producer/Network SPH Media
Email ****@sph.com.sg
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.2MInstagram 1.1M Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Spotlight on Central Asia

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A fortnightly analysis podcast focusing on Central Asia and its place in the world, with news and experts from the region. Brought to you by The Oxus Society.Hosted by Michael HIlliard and Alimana ZhanmukanovaMORE Host Michael HIlliard and Alimana Zhanmukanova
Producer/Network spotlightoncentralasia
Email ****@oxussociety.org
Location Washington, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 1.4KTwitter 642Instagram 535 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Dialogues at Fulcrum

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Dialogues at Fulcrum provides an insider's perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asia. We speak to researchers at the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), as well as external speakers, on topics related to Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. Dialogues at Fulcrum is published by ISEAS. Established as an autonomous organisation by the Singapore Government in 1968, ISEAS is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia.MORE Hosts William Choong, Julia Lau
Producer/Network ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Email ****@iseas.edu.sg
Location Singapore, Singapore
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Facebook 26.8KTwitter 14.9KInstagram 7.9K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Asia Geopolitics

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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz from The Diplomat, with regular guests.
Hosts Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz
Producer/Network The Diplomat
Email ****@thediplomat.com
Location Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 751Facebook 825.4KTwitter 269.7K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?

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Chart the world's new strategic crossroads. Join co-hosts Ray Powell , a 35-year U.S. Air Force veteran and Director of the celebrated SeaLight maritime transparency project, and Jim Carouso , a senior U.S. diplomat and strategic advisor, for your essential weekly briefing on the Indo-Pacific. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground military and diplomatic experience, they deliver unparalleled insights into the forces shaping the 21st century. From the U.S...MORE Producer/Network Ray Powell & Jim Carouso
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Inside Asia

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This podcast spotlights the thinkers, researchers and leaders shaping our understanding of democracy in Asia.
Producer/Network The Center for Asian Democracy
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Straight Talk Southeast Asia

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Welcome to Straight Talk Southeast Asia. In this podcast, host, political analyst and academic, Dr. Bridget Welsh covers politics, current affairs, developments and other news in Southeast Asia, all for your listening pleasure. Episodes cover the latest developments every week, so it's best to listen to the latest episode to get to know what's happening. See you soon!This show is produced by Renegade Radio.MORE Host Bridget Welsh
Producer/Network Renegade Radio
Email ****@renegadeplus.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 15.6KInstagram 300 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Asia Frontline

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ホストはジャーナリストの舛友雄大です。アジアの最前線を知るエキスパートをお迎えし、リスナーの皆さんと一緒にこの地域についてもっと深く知っていきたいと思います。政治や経済、外交、文化など、幅広いテーマを楽しく掘り下げていきます。更新は月1回程度の予定です。ご感想やご意見は、ぜひ ****@gmail.com までお気軽にお送りください！MORE Producer/Network Asia Frontline
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16. ASEAN Chair

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Dr. Digby James Wren provides deep analysis on Geo-political and Geo-economic Risk, Global Trade and Investment Trends , Public Diplomacy Campaigns, Southeast Asia and East Asia Politics, China and the Belt and Road, and ASEANs transition to the emerging Multipolar order manifested in the BRICS and the Global Majority. aseanchair.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Dr. Digby James Wren is "The Asean Chair"
Email ****@gmail.com
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17. East Asia Pulse

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In-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia, brought to you by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore.
Producer/Network NUS EAI
Location Singapore
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Asie v souvislostech

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(CZ) Podcast o asijské politice, kultuře a společnosti, který přináší shrnutí nejdůležitějších zpráv za uplynulý měsíc, a hloubkový rozhovor k aktuálnímu tématu.(EN) Podcast about Asian politics, culture and society. Every month, it brings the highlights of Asian news and a deep dive into one of Asia's contemporary challenges.MORE Host Michal Kolmaš
Producer/Network Asie v souvislostech / Asia in context
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19. Radio Radicale - Asiatica

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Uno sguardo attento e curioso sull'Asia, sui rapporti geopolitici, sulla società e i popoli asiatici, sui diritti e sui modelli politici, sull'economia del grande continente orientale.
Producer/Network Radio Radicale - Valeria Manieri e Francesco Radicioni, corrispondente dall'Asia per Radio Radicale.
Email ****@radioradicale.it
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20. Big Take Asia

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We're taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg's Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region.MORE Host K. Oanh Ha
Producer/Network Bloomberg
Email ****@bloomberg.net
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 67 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. 10-Minute SEA Discussion

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Stay informed with a quick and insightful 10-minute breakdown of the latest news and trends shaping ASEAN. From economic shifts to political developments and cultural highlights, this podcast keeps you up to date on what's happening across Southeast Asia.MORE Producer/Network Nora
Email ****@gmail.com
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22. Así es Asia

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Reportajes exclusivos, artículos y análisis de los eventos políticos y sociales de todo el continente asiático. Véalo cada miércoles a las 20:45 (Bogotá, Quito, Lima), 19:45 (México) y 22:45 (Buenos Aires, Santiago). MORE Producer/Network FRANCE 24 Español
Email ****@francemm.com
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23. Access Asia

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Exclusive reports, features and analysis of political and social events from across the Asian continent. Friday at 3:45pm Paris time.
Producer/Network FRANCE 24 English
Email ****@francemm.com
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24. Majlis

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In this biweekly podcast, host Bruce Pannier welcomes expert guests to discuss significant political developments and pressing social issues affecting the nations of Central Asia.
Host Bruce Pannier
Producer/Network RFE/RL
Email ****@rferl.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 900.8KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 64.9K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Asia In-Depth

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There's never been a better time to understand what's going on in Asia. That's why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world's leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.MORE Producer/Network Asia Society
Email ****@asiasociety.org
Location New York City, New York, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 70Facebook 184.9KTwitter 69.6KInstagram 65.5K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. RFA Insider

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Kick back with RFA staffers Amy Lee and Eugene Whong as they discuss Radio Free Asia's latest stories and take you behind the scenes to show you how RFA journalists use their expertise and connections to deliver the news to our global audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network RFA
Email ****@rfa.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Asian Economic News Weekly

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'Asian Economic News Weekly' is an in-depth weekly news program analyzing Asian economic dynamics. The program is committed to providing viewers with the latest and most comprehensive Asian economic information, covering major economies from East Asia to South Asia, including market trend analysis, industrial development dynamics, and changes in trade relations across multiple dimensions. Whether you are an investor, business manager, or viewer interested in Asian economic development, this program will provide you with professional, authoritative economic information and unique market insightMORE Producer/Network Asian Economic News
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28. Asian city news

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Asia City News delivers local updates from cities like Beijing, Jakarta, Mumbai, Riyadh, Ho Chi Minh City, and more. Sourced from local media and automatically translated into English, Russian, and German. Learn more: https://asiacity.news/MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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