Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives his analysis of US President Joe Biden's first international trip as President, how the US' move to ship 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan could rock US-China tensions further, the Biden administration's plan to finalise a deal with Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and more.

Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh&nbsp;gives his analysis of US President Joe Biden's first international trip as President, how the US' move to ship 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan could rock US-China tensions further, the Biden administration's plan to finalise a deal with Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and more.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.

Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani

Executive producer: Ernest Luis

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every Friday, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s globally-based correspondents.
Produced and edited by: Fa'izah Sani
Executive producer: Ernest Luis
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Washington Report: Has the US proved it’s ready to lead the Western alliance again?

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, China is virtually the only nation in the world still seeking to eliminate local transmission of Covid-19 when other nations have pivoted to treating it as endemic.

Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to China correspondent Elizabeth Law on whether the government can maintain this zero-tolerance approach. 

In The Straits Times&rsquo; The Big Story, China is virtually the only nation in the world still seeking to eliminate local transmission of Covid-19 when other nations have pivoted to treating it as endemic. Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to China correspondent Elizabeth Law on whether the government can maintain this zero-tolerance approach.&nbsp;

ST: The Big Story, 25 Oct

Snaps declining ad revenues possible contagion effect. What is behind the diplomatic tussle fuelling the drop in the Turkish lira? Why are champagne prices going up?


Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang go beyond the headlines and market buzz in this edition of Market View. 

Snaps declining ad revenues possible contagion effect. What is behind the diplomatic tussle fuelling the drop in the Turkish lira? Why are champagne prices going up?
 Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang go beyond the headlines and market&nbsp;buzz in this edition of Market View.&nbsp;

The middle of earnings season in the US, Turkish Lira & Shibu Inu

On Market View Minutes with Michelle Martin discusses the impact of squid games on Korean entertainment stocks like Bucket Studios - up about 35% since the series came out and AStory, Zombie Thriller - Kingdom and Fish and Cake shares up 65% over the past month. 

On Market View Minutes with Michelle Martin discusses the impact of squid games on Korean entertainment stocks like Bucket Studios - up about 35% since the series came out and AStory, Zombie Thriller - Kingdom and Fish and Cake shares up 65% over the past month.&nbsp;

Washington Report: Has the US proved it’s ready to lead the Western alliance again?

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