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VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering Asia. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

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    VOA Asia - April 21, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 24:59


    VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering East Asia and the Pacific. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

    VOA Asia - April 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 25:00


    VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering East Asia and the Pacific. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

    VOA Asia - April 19, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 24:56


    VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering East Asia and the Pacific. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

    VOA Asia - April 18, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 25:00


    VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering East Asia and the Pacific. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

    VOA Asia - April 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 25:00


    VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering East Asia and the Pacific. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

    VOA Asia - Underwater health care - April 07, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 24:59


    Health care under the sea. Chinese accused of digging away homes. Americans in Ukraine. The war plight of animals. New York's farm to park. China's wolf warriors, in the movies that is. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Sri Lanka in crisis - April 06, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 24:59


    Turbulence in Sri Lanka. Aussie mosquitoes turn deadly. Trafficking Ukrainian refugees. Fighting Russia's information war. Taxing the super-rich. Kashmir's pencil village. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Accusations of Russian atrocities - April 05, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 24:59


    Accusations of atrocities. Ukrainian residents' heartbreak. Afghanistan opium plant ban. Texas abortion debate. Climate change report. Drone delivery increasing. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Signs of atrocities in Ukraine - April 04, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 24:59


    Apparent war crimes in Ukraine. Rising bread prices. Welcoming Ukrainians to Europe. Australia and India trade. Renewed immigration fight. Hope in a song.

    VOA Asia - Australia's new help for Ukraine - April 03, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 24:59


    Australia provides new help to Ukraine. War's mental health impact. New COVID fight. Cambodia disabled artist displays hope. A change of space command. Music transcends war. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - A chilly place between Australia and China - March 31, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 24:59


    A chilly place between Australia and China. Afghan women seek refuge. Afghan children for sale. The business of intricate Asian art and Rohingya education. Wartime social media. New York junk becomes art. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Deepening ties with Singapore - March 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 24:59


    Singapore's leader visits Washington. Trying to snuff out Malaysian smoking. Resettling Pacific refugees. Ukraine refugees still on the move. Feeding the displaced. Pakistan's progressive female farmer. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Biden stands by his words - March 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 24:59


    Biden stands by his words. Ukrainian doctors' war stories. Pacific island COVID outbreaks. Skyrocketing Thai food costs. Banking on teff. Reducing food waste. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Week 5 of war in Ukraine - March 28, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 24:59


    Week 5 of war in Ukraine. Food insecurity in Ukraine. Afghan girls want education. Marketing wine to China. Australia's carbon abatement questioned. Recapping the Academy Awards. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Strong words from President Biden - March 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 24:59


    President Biden speaks in Europe. Genocide declared in Myanmar. Insecurity over a new Asia security deal. Peace Corps volunteers return. Southeast Asian food. A special Oscar nominee. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Biden seeks unity against invasion of Ukraine - March 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 24:59


    President Biden in Europe as Russia is accused of war crimes. North Korea launches a big missile. Afghan residents remain at high risk. Afghan refugees flee Ukraine. Remembering a diplomatic giant. Radio from space. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Biden, NATO discuss next moves for Ukraine - March 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 24:59


    Biden seeks next move on Ukraine. Australia's Ukraine diaspora speaks out. Troubling human rights in Afghanistan. Questions for a Supreme Court nominee. Myanmar low on power. Piñatas for refugees. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Reuniting Ukrainian families in the U.S. - March 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 24:59


    Reuniting Ukrainian families in the U.S. Political asylum challenges. Ending North Korea's isolation. Pandemic wanes in India. Western U.S. water supplies worsen. Hi-tech fragrance creation. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Diplomacy for Ukraine - March 21, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 25:00


    Diplomacy for Ukraine. Kiwi military aid. African mercenaries ready for Russia. Myanmar human rights. Asia loses Russian tourists. World Water Day.

    VOA Asia - Asking China to help stop Russia's attack on Ukraine - March 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 24:59


    Convincing China to side with peace. Japan boosts help for Ukraine. Global business leaves Russia. Malaysian commerce reawakens. A space telescope opens its eyes. Vietnamese coffee sisters. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - More defensive weapons aid for Ukraine - March 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 24:59


    New U.S. help for Ukraine. New Zealand plans to open up. Fighting an online war. Sri Lanka energy crisis. Reviving a special Bangladeshi fabric. Digital tokens go physical. The Arts for everyone. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Strategizing to stop conflict - March 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 25:00


    NATO coordinates European strategy. Legal action for the downing of a Malaysian passenger plane. New Yorkers help Ukraine. U.S. Russians face backlash. Fighting Asian-American hate. Dangerous movie gangsters. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - A warning for Beijing - March 15, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 25:00


    Warning to Beijing. The financial cost of war. Digital soldiers in Ukraine. Furry friends rescued. Semiconductor shortage. Women of courage.

    VOA Asia - Squeezing Moscow - March 14, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 24:59


    Closing the vice on Moscow. Australia ups Russian sanctions. Ukraine factories retool. Prayers for Ukraine. Mumbai's environmental cleanup. Skis meet rodeo.

    VOA Asia - Replacing Russian oil - March 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 24:59


    Replacing Russian oil. North Korean missile tests. Aiding Myanmar's internally displaced. China-Kenya trade issues. Asian American figure skating dominance. International tensions expand to space. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Ukraine pleads for weapons - March 10, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 24:59


    Ukraine pleads for more weapons. New South Korean president. U.S.-Taiwan-China relations. Australia announces more sanctions. Countering extremism in the U.S. Relief efforts for Ukraine.

    VOA Asia - Russian oil banned - March 09, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 24:59


    Russian oil ban bites. Australia adds Russian sanctions. Congress passes aid to Ukraine. U.S. guarantees Baltic security. Free press for Afghan sisters. “Deepfakes” help foreign films.

    VOA Asia - The many fronts of conflict affecting the world - March 08, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 24:59


    The effects of conflict from safety to diplomacy to fuel. Neighbors help Ukraine. New Zealand unveils sanctions. The United Nations weighs in. Afghan funds and Hong Kong health. Enjoying Chinese food in Africa. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Difficult defense strategy decisions in Ukraine - March 07, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 24:59


    Tough strategy decisions to counter Russia. Public opinion supports Ukraine. Difficulty delivering aid. The war on media. Women are honored. Revving engines in Pakistan. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Russia's unprovoked assault on Ukraine continues - March 06, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 24:59


    Russian attacks against Ukraine continue. People rush to escape Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers react. Australia begins divesting from Russia. Calls for Sri Lanka reform. Conflict extends beyond Earth. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Russia's Ukraine invasion intensifies - March 03, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 24:59


    Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies. Calls for immigration relief. Uyghur refugees share survival stories. Helping Afghan refugees. Massive Australia flooding. Museum controversy. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Unity against Moscow - March 02, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 24:59


    Unity against Moscow. Aussies arm Ukraine. U.N. assists refugees. Weaning off Russian oil. Surviving Xinjiang. Preventing avalanches

    VOA Asia - Kiev resists Russia's unprovoked assault - March 01, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 24:59


    Ukraine's capital fights Russian assault. A mass exodus from Ukraine. A rush to help children. Asia reacts to Ukraine invasion. Floods submerge parts of Australia. Flying against insects. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Russia opposition grows - February 28, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 24:59


    Growing opposition to Russia. President Biden set to make a big speech. Anti-war protests fill streets. Seeking accountability for Sri Lanka human rights. Australian tourism returns. 50 years after an historic China visit. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Growing support for Ukraine - February 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 24:59


    Much of the world stands up behind Ukraine. International aid begins to flow to Ukraine. Global protests against Russia's invasion. Far away family members try to help. Chinese phones grow in Africa. Conflict felt in space. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Moscow invades Ukraine - February 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 24:59


    Moscow invades Ukraine. Ukrainians evacuate. Markets react. Why war in the breadbasket could cost us all. Battling COVID in Hong Kong. Study finds breastfeeding discouraged.

    VOA Asia - Western allies place sanctions against Russia - February 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:59


    Sanctions on Russia. Ukraine conflict harms children. China's rare earth dominance. Afghan refugees find education. Outreach to Afghan women. Taking a ride on a self-driving shuttle.

    VOA Asia - Pushing back against a push into Ukraine - February 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 25:00


    Russia's President takes a step closer to invasion. Ukrainians living in the Unites States react. Afghanistan fights measles. Afghans adjusting to U.S. life. Drones go viral. Reading letters from the past. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Edging closer to conflict - February 21, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 24:59


    Increased military activity near Ukraine. Growing Asia debt problem. Afghan universities reopen. The business of selling planes. Marine animal sounds. Clean new technology. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - Beijing Olympics conclude - February 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 24:59


    Diplomacy still at the front of Ukraine crisis. Beijing Olympics conclude. Indonesia plans for a Capital move. A Martian anniversary. Tiny house village. The electric car race. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.

    VOA Asia - European diplomacy tries to steer against war - February 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 24:59


    Russia Ukraine latest. Energy prices escalate. Indonesia takes on China. The fate of Afghan women. Helping Afghan refugees. Beijing Olympics update.

    VOA Asia - Reacting to front line changes - February 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 24:59


    Washington reacts to latest Russia moves. No lockdown in Hong Kong. Beijing Olympics update. NATO meets on Ukraine. North American auto production restarts. Training women to code.

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