Nikkei Asia News Roundup with Jada and Brian
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From the Nikkei Asia newsroom, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman deliver the latest news. This all-English podcast program aims to help businesspeople catch up on what is going on in the world while also learning some English.
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May 10, 2024 • 9min
#17(2024.5.10)"The benefits and burdens of tourism in Japan"
The podcast discusses the benefits and burdens of tourism in Japan, exploring record visitor numbers, infrastructure strain, and post-COVID restrictions impact. It also covers updates on diplomatic missions, investments, and security cooperation in various countries.
May 3, 2024 • 11min
#16(2024.5.3)"’Shogun’ retold for a modern audience"
The podcast discusses challenges at Osaka Expo 2025, struggles of Japan's small EV battery suppliers, tech workers held hostage in China, and the reimagining of 'Shogun' for a modern audience. It also explores Japan's depiction in media and female characters in the story.
Apr 26, 2024 • 10min
#15(2024.4.26)"Southeast Asia awash in plastic"
Exploring diverse issues across Asia, from education in Japan to tech sector imbalances in Australia. Delving into the plastic waste crisis in Southeast Asia, discussing the challenges, effects of China's waste ban, and the need for international cooperation.
Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
#14(2024.4.19)"China's frugal Gen Z"
Exploring China's Gen Z embracing frugality due to economic realities and high unemployment rates, their shift towards 'reverse consumption' trends, mental stress coping mechanisms, self-care practices, and lazy health trends. Also, delving into the value-driven consumer behavior of Gen Z in China and innovative business strategies to cater to their preferences.
Apr 12, 2024 • 11min
#13(2024.4.12) "The rise of "dupe" travel destinations"
Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.・A selection of news headlines・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding・A discussion on a recent hot topic・Today's discussion topic is: "The rise of "dupe" travel destinations"
Apr 5, 2024 • 10min
#12(2024.4.5) "High-speed trains connect Southeast Asia"
Discussion on high-speed trains connecting Southeast Asia, challenges in Japan's offshore wind development, ASEAN's preference shift towards China, proposed trans-border railway project in Southeast Asia, high-speed railway projects with terminals and stations, success and expansion of high-speed trains in Southeast Asia
Mar 29, 2024 • 10min
#11(2024.3.29) "Self-driving forklifts show the future of Japan's logistics"
Discussion topics include societal contrasts in Iran and efficient tsunami evacuation in Japan, revival of historic pickles and innovations in Japan's logistics, emergence of self-driving forklifts in Japan's logistics industry, and Japanese companies embracing automation in logistics.
Mar 22, 2024 • 10min
#10(2024.3.22) "How Asia is using QR codes"
Topics discussed include Asia's innovative use of QR codes, global grain prices, efficiency of QR code systems at Malaysia-Singapore checkpoints, and rise of QR codes in Southeast Asia and Japan for payment systems. Also highlighted are India's political landscape under Modi and Japan's challenges in the entertainment industry.
Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
#9(2024.3.15) "The Current State of Shopping Malls in Asia."
From now on, it will be delivered every week!With this program, you can instantly listen to major articles from Nikkei Asia.・News with easy-to-read headlines only・Longer content news that deepens your understanding・Furthermore, there are works in which two personalities have a discussion and dig deeper into a themeToday's discussion topic is "The Current State of Shopping Malls in Asia.
Mar 8, 2024 • 12min
#8(2024.3.8)
From now on, it will be delivered every week!With this program, you can instantly listen to major articles from Nikkei Asia.・News with easy-to-read headlines only・Longer content news that deepens your understanding・Furthermore, there are works in which two personalities have a discussion and dig deeper into a theme
