Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to the Nikkei Asia News Roundup! In this all-English language podcast, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman provide you with some of the most significant news stories emerging from the Asia region.

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In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss recent consumer spending trends across Asia.

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Read more of our coverage on the main topics in this episode:

China's consumption slump shrouds next 5-year plan
https://s.nikkei.com/4ryhovG

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