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Manila Suffers Worst Flood in Three Years

Why Armed Forces Can No Longer Ignore Climate Change

Defense departments need to embrace the green transition for national security and the planet, argues Richard Nugee, retired lieutenant general of the British Army.

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Japan Can’t Produce Enough Matcha Tea as Global Popularity Booms

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what’s driving the global matcha boom? And why can’t makers in Japan just…make more of it?

Daily Life in Russia's Capital as Kremlin Fears Covid-19 Third Wave

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Investors Make Risky Bet on Russia's Return to Financial Markets

Today on the Big Take podcast: As a peace deal comes into focus, some Western investors are eager to do business in Russia. But there are big risks.

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China’s Growing Presence in the Indian Ocean Is Alarming Rivals

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: How Mauritius and its island neighbors became caught in a great-power chess match for more than a decade.

China Sets Bullish Growth Goal of About 5%, Despite US Tariffs

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Xi’s Big Challenge Is Getting People to Spend, Spend, Spend

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: How is China planning to achieve its 5% GDP growth target in 2025? And will Trump’s tariffs get in the way?

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The Backtrack on Climate Policy Is Here

Today on the Big Take: What Trump’s key climate actions could mean for investment in green energy and the global fight to stop the warming of the planet.

PDD’s $55 Billion Stock Crash Sends Warning on Chinese Economy

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How Amazon Rival Temu Got Sucked Into Trump’s Trade War

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, will closing a near century-old trade loophole in the US mean the end of cheap hauls from Temu and Shein?

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The Post-COVID Dating Recession Is Rippling Through the US Economy

Millions more Americans are single now than before the pandemic. Today on the Big Take: What’s behind this dating recession and what it means for the economy.

Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Thailand

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What Thailand's Same-Sex Marriage Victory Means for the Economy

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what Thailand stands to gain from legalizing same-sex marriage.

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China’s New Game Plan for Dealing With Trump Tariffs

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, why a second trade war between the US under Trump and China under Xi could look very different from the first

DAX Trading Reaction With U.S. Election Result Uncertain

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Europe’s Broken Markets Are Driving Innovation to Move Abroad

On today’s Big Take podcast: Financial markets in Europe have long lagged behind US markets. Now, Europe is trying to reverse the trend.

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The Tariff Wars Are Here — And They’re Messy

Today on the Big Take podcast: How a slate of new tariffs could upend global trade and geopolitics — if they go into effect.

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Why Are Chinese Consumers So Keen on Gold?

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how Chinese consumers helped propel gold to record highs last year, and what lies ahead for the precious metal, seen as a haven investment amid global uncertainty.

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The Most Influential Person in Davos Isn’t There

On today’s Big Take podcast, Trump’s influence and “America First” agenda loomed large ahead of a virtual address at the World Economic Forum.

TikTok Users Flock to China's Xiaohongshu Ahead of US Ban

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Americans Flocked to RedNote as the TikTok Ban Loomed. Will the Party Last?

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: American TikTok users have been flooding the Chinese social media app RedNote. Will they stay for good?

US Backstops Bank Deposits To Avert Crisis After SVB Failure

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What Higher Bond Yields Mean for Markets and Everyday Borrowers

Today on the Big Take: Why bond yields have been climbing, and what the consequences could be for consumers, markets and the economy.

Valeant Offers to Buy Allergan With Pershing's Support

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South Korea Has Plenty of Botox But Not Enough Doctors

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, we examine surging medical tourism in South Korea and how it’s colliding with a shortage of physicians to care for locals.

General Economy In Beijing As China's Xi Says Nation Faces 'Arduous' Reform, Stability Tasks

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Why Millions of Young Chinese Are Refusing to Make Pension Payments

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: How China’s underfunded pension system poses challenges to its economy and the Communist Party’s credibility.

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Netflix Bets Big on ‘Squid Game’ as It Rolls Out Season Two

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: With a new season, spin-off video games and more, Netflix hopes to turn a global phenomenon into a global franchise.

General Economy in Qingdao as Chinese Stimulus Insufficient to Curb Deflation Risks, IMF Says

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Why Half a Trillion Dollars May Not Be Enough to Solve China's Housing Crisis

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what the Chinese government is doing to try to rescue its ailing property market — and what’s at stake if it fails.