Having a Baby? This Company Will Give You $72,000
South Korean companies are offering workers tens of thousands of dollars (tax free) to have babies. But are cash incentives enough to address the country’s record-low fertility rates? K. Oanh Ha and B...
14 Okt 202515min
The Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and Its Political Shift to the Right
For the first time in history, Japan’s ruling party has elected a woman as its leader. Sanae Takaichi, 64, is an unconventional figure — and now she’s on track to become Japan’s first female prime min...
7 Okt 202519min
Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Dashes Indian Workers’ American Dreams
President Donald Trump’s H-1B visa fee has sent shockwaves through India’s workforce, which makes up roughly 70% of recipients. On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg’s Sanka...
1 Okt 202518min
Breaking Down the Proposed US-China TikTok Deal
After months of negotiation, the US and China have reached a tentative agreement to secure TikTok’s future in the US. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg’s Josh ...
23 Sep 202518min
The Gen Z Protestors Challenging Asia’s Ruling Elite
Across South Asia, Gen Z protestors are flooding the streets, demanding change. These protests have resulted in some of the worst violence Nepal and Indonesia have seen in years, presenting a challeng...
16 Sep 202517min
Xi’s Bromance Diplomacy Is Challenging Trump’s World Order
The leaders of China, Russia and India shared smiles and handshakes, putting on a surprising show of unity in a striking moment that went viral earlier this month. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, ho...
9 Sep 202518min
What Xi Jinping’s Military Purge Means for China and the World
Beijing is holding its first military parade since 2019, showcasing the strength of China’s armed forces. Underneath the show of power, a Bloomberg investigation has found President Xi Jinping is orch...
2 Sep 202516min
Trump Has a Shipbuilding Dream. Can South Korea Make It a Reality?
South Korean shipyards are busier than they’ve been in years. Seoul and Washington are working to finalize a new trade deal that will include a $150 billion commitment to help stimulate the US shipbui...
26 Aug 202516min
