CNA Correspondent
CNA Correspondent
CNA
They’re your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA’s network of correspondents shines a light on stories from wherever they are in the world, from ground-breaking events to up-and-coming trends. Join them as they bring you behind the headlines, examining issues, meeting people and exploring places. 
India’s farmers want guaranteed crop prices, but the government may not back down this time
Farmers in India are out on the streets protesting, claiming the government has reneged on promises to guarantee prices for their crops. People in this sector make up as much as 40 percent of India’s voters, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is showing little sign of backing down, even as he seeks a third term in office. Rebecca Bundhun explains why they’re upset and why they may not get their way this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2024
18 min
Russia’s Presidential Election – Who dares challenge Vladimir Putin?
This year's presidential election in Russia might be a non-starter. Vladimir Putin’s main rivals are all out of the running -- or dead -- and he could potentially hold on to power for another decade. What do ordinary Russians make of the man who rules with an iron fist? CNA's Teresa Tang talks to former Moscow correspondent Julia Chapman to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2024
28 min
10 years on: The unsolved mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
 A decade since it disappeared, no one knows what happened to MH370 after it took off just after midnight on March 8, 2014. Families continue to pressure officials to keep searching. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang speaks to Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh and China correspondent Olivia Siong about where the case stands today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2024
23 min
Fewer babies and slowing economy: China’s challenges ahead of the upcoming ‘Two Sessions’
China has long been home to the largest population on the planet, but that’s starting to change. Fewer babies and a super-aged society could spell trouble for the country’s economy. China correspondents Olivia Siong and Low Minmin talk about the potential items on the agenda for the nation’s most important political event of the year – the upcoming “Two Sessions” meetings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2024
18 min
Russia-Ukraine War: Two Years On
It has been a grinding war. But two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, resilience has emerged as a key trait among Ukrainians. CNA’s Lim Yun Suk travelled to Ukraine to find out how robust the war effort has been, and how its economy is trying to post growth despite the conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2024
21 min
Malaysia’s fishing industry faces dire future with declining catch
Some fishermen on Malaysia’s west coast have no catch for sale and are selling their vessels instead, just to make ends meet. Climate change and overfishing are two reasons for the falling numbers. Teresa Tang speaks to Rashvin Bedi about what options fishermen have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2024
11 min
Selfies, TikToks and memes: The social media battle in Indonesia's elections
A quarter of a million candidates are running for posts in this year’s general elections in Indonesia. Legislators, councillors and a new president are all being chosen by some 205 million voters. And more than half of those voters are young people. Teresa Tang speaks to our correspondents to find out why the battleground has moved online for the presidential hopefuls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2024
27 min
Thai hostage held by Hamas shares his gripping story
Thais made up the largest number of foreign nationals abducted by Hamas when the militants attacked Israel on Oct 7, 2023. Nearly two dozen Thais have since been released and returned home. Thai correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut shares some of their stories with host Teresa Tang in this episode of CNA Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2024
17 min
Is a Biden-Trump rematch a sure thing?
The Iowa caucuses last week marked the official start of the US election season. But a lot can happen between now and November 5, when American voters head to the polls. Nick Harper joins Teresa Tang with a look at the issues, the hopefuls and the possible roadblocks candidates will face heading to the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2024
15 min
Is Myanmar's resistance movement making strides?
Myanmar has been under military rule since a coup nearly three years ago. But on Oct 27, 2023, resistance and ethnic armed groups came together to launch an offensive against the military. CNA’s Leong Wai Kit tells Teresa Tang how they’ve made progress and where the country is headed from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2024
23 min
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