Uploaded October 2025 | 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.

Uploaded every Friday, the episodes consists of
-- A selection of news headlines
-- A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding
-- A highlight of our best stories

In the latest episode Jada and Brian discuss the South Korean government sounding the alarm on the growing numbers of young people dropping out of the labor market, and Singapore's hotels offering cozy accommodations but with an edgy flair in order to boost occupancy.

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

Singapore's 'lifestyle' hotels take alternative approach to boost occupancy
https://s.nikkei.com/4ns5vFn

South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
https://s.nikkei.com/4qCCERo

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