Podcast Episodes

Trump’s Tariffs Force Europe to Rethink Ties With China

This week, top European Union leaders are traveling to Beijing for a high-level summit which could set the tone for the relationship between the EU and China for years to come.

On today’s Big Take As…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What Is Jane Street? And Why Are Regulators Watching It?

Jane Street is one of Wall Street’s most profitable and secretive firms. And when Indian regulators accused it of market manipulation earlier this month, it rocked the finance world. 

On today’s Big …

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Leaked Phone Call that Plunged Thailand Into Crisis

A leaked phone call between Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia's Hun Sen has ignited a significant political crisis in Thailand, leading to large-scale protests and her sus…

Published on 2 months ago

Bloomberg’s Interview With Malaysia’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, turned 100 this week. Bloomberg Weekend Editor-at-Large Mishal Husain sat down with the veteran former leader for an interview in the offi…

Published on 2 months ago

China's Plans to Make AI a Utility

In a remote part of China's northwestern Xinjiang region, dozens of data centers rise from the desert. A Bloomberg analysis of investor and tax documents and company filings found Chinese companies p…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The American Toymaker Suing Trump Over Destructive Tariffs

Trump’s trade war has thrown American businesses, which source everything from aircraft parts to baby strollers from China, into chaos. Now some companies are challenging the president’s tariff rulin…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What the Israel-Iran Conflict Means for China

On Tuesday morning, in a series of posts celebrating the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Donald Trump touched on one of Iran’s most significant economic relationships, writing, “China can …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How China Is Building a Powerful Army of Hackers

Teams from China used to dominate international hacking competitions, until Beijing ordered them to stop attending and take part only in domestic tournaments.

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K.…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

The US and China’s High-Stakes Diplomacy

President Donald Trump said a trade framework with China has been completed after two days of talks in London. He said Beijing would supply rare earths and magnets “UP FRONT” and the US would allow C…

Published on 3 months ago

Wall Street Banks Are Battling for Japan’s Top Young Talent

Japan’s hottest banking talent is in high demand as Wall Street goes all out to woo new hires with fancy dinners, strong-arm tactics and higher salaries.

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, Bloomberg’s…

Published on 3 months ago