In this special year-end episode, Jada and Brian talk about Nikkei Asia's most popular stories from 2025. ・A selection of headlines ・A discussion on the year's hottest news You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/ We will take a short holiday break and will be back with a new episode on Jan. 16. Thanks!

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Shibuya’s once-in-a-century makeover" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"India’s chip city, Thai-Cambodia clash and Toyota’a ultra-luxury sports cars" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup  

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"China-Japan tensions, South Korea’s instant noodle boom" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Indonesia and Vietnam: A tale of two tourism sectors" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Scandal sends Philippine peso lower, hunt for the next Labubu" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Asia faces growing dementia care social burdens" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"South Korea’s NEET problem; the rise of ‘lifestyle’ hotels in Southeast Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Reforms sweep across Asian stock exchanges” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Vietnam aims to lure money and tourists with policies and trains” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“ASEAN’scross-border green ‘super grid’ drive” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup  

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"LDP race, Labubu counterfeits and palm oil corruption case” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup    

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Rents and investments soar across Japan” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today wefocus on: "Vietnam’s patriotic blockbuster and Nepal’s Gen Z protests” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"East Asia tackles extreme heat's toll on workers” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Deadly protests in Indonesia and Thailand's political drama” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:"Bandai’s sprawling empire of Gundam” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“China’s snooker craze and US food chains scramble in Southeast Asia” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup  

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 highlight of our best stories Today we focus on:“Vietnam goes from brain drain to brain gain” ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup