

CNA Correspondent
CNA
Teresa Tang dissects the biggest global news stories. Our host speaks to CNA correspondents on the frontlines to bring you behind-the-scenes of their dispatches from Asia and the world.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 19min
Xi Jinping on tour: China’s president swings through Southeast Asia amid a trade war with the US
China's leader is visiting Southeast Asia as part of efforts to sell his country as a reliable partner amid the tariff chaos triggered by the Trump administration. The three-nation, five-day trip is not typically part of President Xi's playbook. So, will it pay off? Teresa Tang breaks down the strategy with CNA's Olivia Siong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 23min
From bullets to ballots, former rebels learn to govern in southern Philippines
A peace deal has been in place between the Philippine government and the militant group, MILF, for more than a decade. But violence remains and threatens to hinder the region's first-ever democratic elections set for later this year. CNA's Buena Bernal speaks to Teresa Tang in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 13min
Trump tariffs: The global impact of 'Liberation Day'
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of "reciprocal" tariffs on imports into his nation, setting the stage for a full-blown trade war. Allies and adversaries alike are being hit with double-digit levies, sparking criticism and threats of retaliation around the world. Arnold Gay and Elizabeth Neo explain how the tariffs work and sort through a range of reactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2025 • 13min
Nvidia showstopper: Cleaning robots, super chips and US-China rivalry
Nvidia's annual software developer conference in San Jose, California is almost like a rock concert - complete with CEO Jensen Huang in his leather jacket. CNA's Tan Si Hui was there to catch all the action and she tells Teresa Tang her key takeaways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2025 • 15min
Could a new airport attract more tourists to Bali's north?
Bali, Indonesia has been a victim of its own success with overtourism plaguing the island's south. CNA's Nivell Rayda tells Teresa Tang how hopes are now pinned on a new airport to encourage visitors to take the path less travelled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2025 • 21min
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested. Now what?
Rodrigo Duterte has been taken to the International Criminal Court in The Hague where his critics hope he will face justice for alleged crimes against humanity over his war on drugs. Supporters though say the move is politically motivated. Could Mr Duterte be Asia’s first former head of state to go on trial at the ICC? Teresa Tang speaks to CNA’s Buena Bernal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 28min
Why is China’s Two Sessions such a big deal?
A look inside the minds of China’s top leaders and their plans for the year ahead, the Two Sessions are the most significant political meetings for the country. Why should the rest of the world pay attention? CNA’s Olivia Siong and Tan Si Hui in Beijing break it down with Teresa Tang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2025 • 24min
The political power of Elon Musk in America and beyond
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's rise to become the 'First Buddy' of US President Donald Trump has shaken the US political establishment. As the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk appears to have unprecedented access and power in the White House and further afield. How far does his reach go? Teresa Tang sits down with correspondents Kate Fisher and Trent Murray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2025 • 32min
Where do immigrants fit in Donald Trump’s America?
More than 11 million illegal migrants in the United States worry that their American Dream could be snuffed out any day now. Raids and deportations have taken place in just the first month of the second Trump presidency. How far is the American leader going to go to expel those without proper documentation? Teresa Tang asks CNA's Toni Waterman in Texas and Neha Poonia in New Delhi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2025 • 30min
The worsening problem of human trafficking and online scams in Southeast Asia
It's a crime where perpetrators are often victims themselves. Cyberscam centres have mushroomed across Southeast Asia, and the unrest in Myanmar is making it even easier for crime syndicates to operate there. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's May Wong and Saksith Saiyasombut in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.