This is the last episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup. Thank you all for lending your ears and tuning in every week.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Malaysia’s rising tech pay, Indonesia’s Alfamart boosts quick commerce"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Holiday spending trends diverge in Asia"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:“What now for Trump’s tariffs?”

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Japan-China crisis and ex-Philippine leader faces ICC over drug war"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Indonesian coffee chains test overseas tastes in global expansion"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Lofty inheritance tax forces South Koreans to sell homes and move abroad"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Xi purges top general and more Chinese solo travelers discover Vietnam"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Your 2026 predictions in trade, politics and entertainment"

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.

・A selection of news headlines

・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding

・A highlight of our best stories

Today we focus on:"Asia backpedals on two-child policies and China joins

・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup