Asian Insider

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S2E90: Was the carpet red enough? How Japan, India view Xi-Trump summit

October 08, 2026

Trump's stroking of Xi and talk of a G-2 with China is vexing Asian middle powers Japan and India. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. In this episode, Ravi hosts two experts on geopolitics – Prof Tomohiko Taniguchi, former foreign policy adviser to the Shinzo Abe Cabinet in Japan, and Dr Sanjaya Baru, geoeconomist and media adviser to the late ...

S2E89: US and China are trying to make nice, says Singapore diplomat

September 29, 2026

Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and geopolitical talking points. In this episode, US Bureau Chief Bhagyashree Garekar chats with Singapore's Ambassador At-Large Chan Heng Chee about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the United States in more than a decade. The pomp-filled visit included a rare sight...

S2E88: Could UMNO and PAS reshape Malaysia's next election?

September 24, 2026

There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points in Malaysia. For our September episode, ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Dr Syaza Shukri, associate professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Highlights (cl...

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The publicly listed email for Asian Insider: podcast@sph.com.sg.

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Who is an ideal guest for Asian Insider?

Asian Insider typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior economists, policy specialists, former government officials, academics, think-tank leaders, business advisers and authors with demonstrated expertise in Asian affairs, China, regional politics or economics. Common among recent guests: Senior government or policy roles; Leadership in established research, advisory or think-tank organizations; Published economic or geopolitical research. Recent guests include Ong Kian Ming, Qian Liu, and Logan Wright.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, China, Asia, Economics, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.