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Fred and Herald are back in the Hong Kong studio to tackle a very pertinent question: Are we seeing signs that Asia's economic resilience could be tested as developments in the region and beyond take hold?

A week on from the first US interest rate hike since 2023, Herald and Fred discuss how ripple effects could play out in Asia, and how varied central bank action can be throughout the region.

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Fred is Joined by Equity Strategist Prerna Garg for our quarterly compendium of quirky facts and surprising stats that help put Asian markets and economics in context.

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Asia Economist Justin Feng joins Fred for a deep dive into how industrial upgrades have pushed mainland Chinese production up the value chain, spurring global competition and lifting manufacturing prospects in other parts of Asia.

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Fred Neumann is joined by Frank Lee, our Global Head of Tech Hardware and Semiconductor Research, to learn more about the various components that go into a data centre as well as the economics behind them.

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It's well known that Asia's major economies are aging fast, but so are its smaller ones. Herald and Fred sit down with Economist Ines Lam to talk about what this means for the region.

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Back from the HSBC Indonesia Summit 2026, Fred and Herald recap their trip to Jakarta and Surabaya and what they learnt along the way.

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Herald welcomes Head of AI and Data Science Mark McDonald to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, plus Chinese vs US adoption and our reaction to industry leaders calling for greater AI regulation.

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Fred and Herald welcome Prerna Garg to the studio for a dive into Asia's fast-growing medical tourism segment, which has become a lot more than just popping to Thailand for a check-up. 

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Fresh from the annual HSBC China Conference, Herald sits down with Asia Managing Editor Jake Lee to go over the event's hot topics and key discussion points.

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With US bond yields in a volatile state, Fred and Herald discuss what's going on, and crucially, what it could mean for companies, markets and economies across Asia.

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Herald welcomes Michelle Kwok to the studio for a closer look into Hong Kong's highly ambitious, tech-fueled cross-border gateway to mainland China.

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Our regular hosts are reunited in the studio after several weeks and there's plenty to catch up on, from AI volatility to shifts in fund flows and the broad macro outlook for Asia.

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Herald welcomes Pranjul Bhandari to the podcast to discuss the growing threat to ASEAN's data centres, chipmakers and more as weather volatility rises.

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In the week of CXMT's record-setting IPO, Herald sits down with Frank Lee and Ines Lam to discuss how the company emerged and what its rise could mean for the competitive landscape in Asian memory making.

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Herald returns to the studio alongside Prerna Garg to talk through our latest collection of quirky facts and surprising stats from the world of Asian equities.

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Fred is joined by Ines Lam and Ricky Seo to discuss how the AI boom is remapping Asia's supply chains, why Korea is the undisputed leader in High Bandwidth Memory, and if we are ever likely to satisfy global demand for AI hardware. 

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Fred sits down with Nneka Chike-Obi from our Sustainability Research team to talk strategies for avoiding a potential chokepoint in the Strait of Malacca, which is key to the shipping of critical minerals used in the energy transition.

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From food price volatility to export restrictions and an energy crunch, Fred Neumann and Jamie Culling discuss the sweeping potential impacts of extreme weather on Asia's economies.

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Herald and his fellow Equity Strategist Perna Garg discuss the rise of Asian stock markets over the past 20+ years, and in one or two cases, a lot longer.

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Fred is joined by Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari for a wide-ranging look at the various forces shaping India's economic outlook.

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Fred Neumann welcomes Head of Asian FX Research Joey Chew to the podcast to discuss the impact of the energy squeeze on the JPY, what's keeping the RMB on the up and how the KRW has lost steam despite a Korean economy on fire.

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Could spending by migrant workers move the needle for Chinese GDP? Chief China Economist Jing Liu says yes, thanks to a new government policy that broadens the social safety net.

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As Middle East tensions drag on, Herald sits down with Asia Economist Ines Lam to discuss how a slowdown in non-oil industries is affecting Asian households half a world away.

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With US bond yields spiking, Herald van der Linde and Prerna Garg discuss how a shift in the rates vs growth balance could play out for Asian equities, which are being buoyed by the AI surge.

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As Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to meet face-to-face in Beijing, Fred and Herald ask Chief China Economist Jing Liu what she'll be looking out for during the summit.

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It's the great stocks vs economy debate. On one side, Fred sees risks of recession, but Herald isn't losing much sleep over the outlook for equities.

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Herald van der Linde talks to Charlene Liu, Head of China Internet Research, about the next phase in the global AI boom and how it's being implemented and monetised in China.

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Herald welcomes fellow equity strategist Prerna Garg to the studio to dissect the massive rally and white-knuckle volatility that Korean stocks have seen in recent times. 

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Herald and Fred make their way through our quarterly stack of quirky facts from the world of Asian equities.

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Head of China Autos Research Yuqian Ding joins Fred and Herald to give her outlook on the explosive growth of autonomous driving in mainland China.

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With record outflows from Asian stock markets and currencies feeling the pinch, Fred and Herald discuss how the region is relatively well positioned to ride out the volatility caused by the Middle East conflict.

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As the global energy crisis intensifies, Fred and Herald welcome Nneka Chike-Obi to the podcast to discuss whether the situation could breathe new life into renewables in Asia.

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Economists Ines Lam and Aayushi Chaudhary join Fred for a broad discussion on two fast-growing Asian economies that don't get talked about enough.

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As the world's eyes remain on the Middle East, Fred and Herald discuss the second round economic effects of events and how they reverberate in Asia.

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With events in the Gulf reverberating globally, Herald and Fred discuss Asia's reliance on oil from the Middle East and what price changes could mean for various parts of the economy.

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Back from the Chinese New Year break, Fred welcomes Chief China Economist Jing Liu and Head of A-share Consumer Research Kathy Song to the podcast to talk holiday spending in Asia's top economy.

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Herald and Fred dive into the world of Chinese demographics, discussing the effects of an aging population on spending trends and the wider economy.

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Fred welcomes Senior ASEAN Economist Yun Liu to the podcast to talk Vietnam's lofty economic goals and whether a growth target of at least 10% year-on-year is achievable.

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As Japan gears up for a general election, Fred and Herald discuss what the outcome could mean for Asia's second-largest economy, and why the world is taking notice.

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Herald welcomes fellow Asia Equity Strategist Prerna Garg to the studio to discuss the role of retail investors in the region, how they're reshaping the investment landscape and where they're choosing to put their money.

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With geopolitics, the energy transition and changing investor preferences all affecting the price of commodities right now, Fred welcomes Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Global Commodities to the podcast.

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Fred and Herald are joined by Chief China Economist Jing Liu to discuss the major talking points for Chinese markets and economics in the Year of the Horse.

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Fred and Herald kick off 2026 with a round-up of what we think could be the highlights for Asian markets and economics in 2026.

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In our final episode of the year, Herald and Fred reflect on what surprised them most across Asian markets and economics in 2025.

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Fred's got his hands on Herald's latest compilation of quirky facts and stats. From giant shopping malls to a company you've probably never heard of outperforming Google, this episode's for anyone looking to flex some knowledge at holiday parties.

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Herald turns interviewer this week and Fred's in the spotlight, as our co-hosts discuss trade, consumption, central bank action and more across Asia in 2026.

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Dr Murat Ulgen joins Herald and Fred to talk AI, US outflows and Asia's influence over global emerging markets, all in the context of EM's outperformance in 2025.

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Herald takes on the role of interviewee this week, as he and Fred look at what's driven Asian equity markets in 2025, and what investors are likely to be watching in the year ahead.

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Global Head of Luxury and Consumer Research Erwan Rambourg joins Herald for a lively chat on the state of the luxury market across Asia and beyond.

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