CNA Correspondent

In a span of six hours, South Korea was plunged into a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk on whether he will be impeached, if street demonstrations will intensify and if it is safe to travel there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A decade since it disappeared, no one knows what happened to MH370 after it took off just after midnight on March 8, 2014. Families continue to pressure officials to keep searching. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang speaks to Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh and China correspondent Olivia Siong about where the case stands today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The digital space can be a very unfriendly place if you're a woman. Harassment and bullying are believed to have driven a Malaysian influencer to take her own life. Why are females disproportionately victims in cyberspace? Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Afifah Ariffin in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea used to be the world's largest source of babies for adoption. It's believed 200,000 children are part of the Korean adoptee diaspora, many of whom were sent away illegally and unethically. Those babies are now adults determined to trace their biological roots. Teresa Tang goes on an emotional journey with CNA's Lim Yun Suk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to levy tariffs on all imports going into America, a move that could spark a trade war and imperil export-dependent economies  in Asia such as Malaysia. The US was the country's third-largest trading partner in 2023, and Malaysia hosts foreign companies that play important roles in global supply chains. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA’s Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh to find out how the ASEAN member is preparing for Mr Trump’s ‘America First’ policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest discussion, Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th U.S. president, shares insights into his unexpected political comeback. Nick Harper analyzes how voter dissatisfaction fueled Trump's decisive victory over Kamala Harris, highlighting the contrasting emotions at their campaign events. Sally Patterson explores the Democratic Party's challenges and the need for relatable leadership. They dive into the potential revival of 'America First' policies, examining implications for international relations and trade, especially with China. Intrigue abounds as Trump navigates his controversial return to the Oval Office.

Religion and societal norms are two reasons why divorce has been illegal in the Philippines for centuries. But those stuck in failed marriages have been fighting to reverse that. Teresa Tang sits down with Nivell Rayda to see how soon the law could change and why some are against it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans head to the polls on Nov 5 to choose between a twice-impeached and once-convicted former president in Donald Trump, or Kamala Harris, a relative unknown accused of flip-flopping, and thrown into the race when Joe Biden stepped down. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA’s US Bureau Chief Simon Marks, and correspondent Sally Patterson, on the key issues defining the election, and why it’s on knife-edge just days away from polling day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's pet population will be nearly twice that of its young children by 2030. The pet economy is worth billions and has spawned trends never seen before. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Shanghai correspondent Tan Yew Guan in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Afifah Ariffin and Melissa Goh, both passionate CNA journalists, dive into Malaysia's aspirations to lead in AI. They explore the exciting yet daunting influence of AI on daily life, noting the government's commitment to AI initiatives. The conversation then shifts to Penang's rise as a semiconductor hub and the region's geopolitical challenges. Addressing the talent shortage, they emphasize educational reforms aimed at boosting engineering graduates, crucial for supporting Malaysia's tech ambitions.