CNA Correspondent

Oct 29 2024 100 ep. 21 mins 39

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Mining the deep reporting of CNA's correspondents, Teresa Tang goes behind the scenes with journalists on the frontlines to unpack the biggest Asian and global stories.

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Will Harris or Trump prevail in a race that’s still too close to call?

Oct 29 2024 24 mins

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

What is going to happen when family pets outnumber children in China?

Oct 22 2024 17 mins

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.

Does Malaysia have what it takes to stand out as a regional leader in AI?

Oct 15 2024 17 mins

With a vision, optimism and billions pouring in from major tech firms, Malaysia is fighting to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence. But a shortage of talent stands in the way. CNA's Melissa Goh and Afifah Ariffin speak to Teresa Tang in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The megaquake that never came: How Japan is preparing for the 'Big One'?

Oct 08 2024 22 mins

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it is preparing for what some are calling the “Big One”. For decades, an early warning system has been in place to give people precious time to seek safety. But critics argue it's actually making things more dangerous. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Michiyo Ishida to find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for

Marking 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China

Oct 01 2024 26 mins

On 1 October 1949, the People's Republic of China was born. In the 75 years since, it has undergone an extraordinary transformation from being one of the poorest countries in the world to a global leader. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Olivia Siong and Tan Yew Guan to discuss how far the People's Republic of China has come and where it's going.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Rosaries, gelato and EVs: A look at what it’s like travelling with the Pope

Sep 24 2024 24 mins

Pope Francis recently wrapped a historic 11-day trip, making stops in four nations in Asia and Oceania for the first time. CNA's Leong Wai Kit covered the Pope’s entire trip and shares with Teresa Tang his firsthand account of what it's like to witness the leader of the Catholic Church at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fight not flight: Kiribati opts to fortify its defences against rising seas rather than flee to Fiji

Sep 17 2024 21 mins

Kiribati is a picturesque, Pacific Island nation struggling to survive. It's one of the lowest-lying countries in the world and climate change is threatening its very existence. Migrating all its people to a plot of land on nearby Fiji had been an option. Teresa Tang asks CNA's Jack Board why that’s been put aside in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Why the brutal tradition of wild boar hunting still thrives in Indonesia

Sep 10 2024 16 mins

Canines, swine and a lot of blood. Wild boar hunting in West Sumatra, Indonesia is a controversial tradition turned popular past-time. Animals that were once considered a nuisance are now hunted down for sport, causing ecological fallout down the food chain. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Nivell Rayda in this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviving dying languages in Japan and South Korea

Sep 03 2024 18 mins

Being at a loss for words is taking on a whole new meaning. Thousands of languages around the world are on the brink of extinction, including in South Korea and Japan. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk and Michiyo Ishida about efforts to preserve them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers in East Asia have reached breaking point

Aug 27 2024 18 mins

Some education systems in East Asia are getting a failing grade when it comes to protecting the wellbeing of teachers. In South Korea and Japan, abuse and stress have caused some to reach breaking point. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk and Michiyo Ishida about why it's become so bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.