Best Southeast Asia Globe Podcasts (2024)

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Malaysia’s SECRET BEACH | 40 KMs of Southeast Asia’s Most Deserted Oceanside 🇲🇾 17:51

5h ago17:51

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Send us a Text Message. One thing you find a lot of when traveling around Southeast Asia is people. As one of the most densely populated regions of the world, we did not expect to come across a long stretch of beach without a house, a piece of garbage, or even a single person on it. But then we stumbled upon this hidden gem while riding our KTM 250…

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Southeast Asia’s Longest Bridge is STUNNING | 19 Miles of Bliss in Brunei 🇧🇳 21:53

21h ago21:53

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Send us a Text Message. Our first time crossing into Brunei was a rained-out disaster. But this time the sun is out, Marisa is feeling better after her sickness, and we are ready to experience Brunei and its world-renowned bridge for all it’s worth. Actually, it is up for debate of whether the Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge is the longest b…

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Crossing Borneo’s Lost Highway | A 350-Km Ride Through Malaysia’s Densest Rainforest 🇲🇾 21:02

6h ago21:02

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Send us a Text Message. No gas, no food, no towns, no hotels. Pure jungle. It’s one of the most remote roads on the island of Borneo, through one of the densest and oldest rainforests on earth. So of course we wanted to ride through this interior road into the heart of Sabah, Malaysia, but there were a few major problems with this trip. The first i…

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Fantasy Floating Villages | 50,000 People in Malaysia Actually Live OVER the Water 🇲🇾 13:47

9d ago13:47

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Send us a Text Message. They call them “water villages” or “kampung air” in Malay, but I call them “fantasy floating villages” because they remind me of fantastical cultures of people that live completely off of the ocean. But these people are real, and there’s more than 50,000 of them in Malaysia, with an estimated 10,000 water houses built on sti…

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24 Hours in Malaysia’s Pirate Waters | Semporna Snorkeling Adventure 🇲🇾 19:48

13d ago19:48

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Send us a Text Message. “Avoid ALL unnecessary travel to Semporna, Malaysia,” states the UK travel warning. Pirates, kidnappings, beheadings of the tourists… unfortunately, these are the things that Semporna is infamous for. And yet, thousands of tourists descend up its streets, and travel to the shores of its islands every year to experience the m…

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Malaysia’s BEST Kept Secret: Bohey Dulang Island! 🇲🇾 20:08

23d ago20:08

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever heard of ? Well, after watching this video, you won’t forget it. I call it the Grand Canyon of Southeast Asia, even though it’s not a canyon at all, but when we went there, it was that same jaw-dropping feeling of overlooking a spectacular natural wonder that is one-of-a-kind, found nowhere else on earth. It’s …

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Do you really need mirrors when riding in Asia? 🇲🇾 21:10

1M ago21:10

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Send us a Text Message. Believe it or not, some people actually take their side mirrors off of their motorcycles when coming to Asia. Is it because of the crazy traffic, or because there are simply different rules of the road? And does that mean that mirrors are completely useless or even a hindrance in certain situations? As we struggle with our o…

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KLIM Motorcycle Helmet Hijack in Malaysia - Monkey Madness! 🇲🇾 19:02

2M ago19:02

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Send us a Text Message. Some monkeys are nice, like the proboscis monkeys of the island of Borneo. But some monkeys like the macaques… well, let’s just say they are the evil ones. We've been riding our KTM 250 Adventure motorcycle around East Malaysia, and were now exploring the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Reserve when we had a very mischievous wild…

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It’s 2024! Should we feed the wildlife pancakes? The GOOD & BAD of Labuk Bay, Malaysia 🇲🇾 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Send us a Text Message. We were always told not to feed the wildlife, especially human food. But when we visited the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Reserve, and we saw that they were feeding the proboscis monkeys there “pancakes,” we began to wonder how ethical this place actually was. But as we delved into the history of Labuk Bay, as well as informat…

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North Korea’s Historic War Strategy Shift, Explained 42:52

2M ago42:52

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has appeared in a slew of new propaganda videos, promoting technological advances in the regime’s nuclear program and issuing warnings to South Korea and its allies. For the first time since the Korean War was paused seven decades ago, the dictator has talked about South Korea as an enemy, rather than part of a penin…

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STRANDED BIKER – Bump Leads to Motorcycle Fail / Roadside Repairs 🇲🇾 19:19

2M ago19:19

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Send us a Text Message. I hit a bump, then the motorcycle died. It was unexpected for sure, but when riding around the island of Borneo, I’ve come to expect the unexpected. I knew right away what it was… But the next question was how were we going to fix it? On a barren road in the middle of the jungle? This was definitely adventure motorcycle ridi…

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Inside Malaysia's Hidden WWII Dive Spot – An Actual BOMB Crater! 🇲🇾 17:57

2M ago17:57

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Send us a Text Message. The scars of war cut deep. Even the landscape of one of the most remote and undeveloped islands on earth has been shaped by the destructive power of mankind. In World War II, when Japan sought control over the island of Borneo, they waged a military campaign against the British and Dutch there called the Battle for Borneo. A…

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Trailer: Asia Matters Podcast 1:11

2M ago1:11

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Asia is the most exciting and consequential region in the world today. Its countries - all with diverse political systems and complex, fascinating histories - are home to 4.3 billion people, who together generate about two thirds of global growth. But it's also where some of the planet's most high-stakes disputes play out on a daily basis: China's …

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1300 Kilometer Motorcycle Ride across Borneo COMPLETE 🇲🇾 14:52

3M ago14:52

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Send us a Text Message. The Tip to Tip Route of East Malaysia – an epic ride of 1300 kilometers (820 miles) from the eastern edge of the island of Borneo to its most northwestern point. And we were about to complete this incredible feat that few people ever have the opportunity to do, riding our KTM 250 Adventure two up from one end of the Tip to T…

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Erik Kessels - say no and get disrupted 44:47

3M ago44:47

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In this episode of The Photo Vault, we discuss with Dutch artist and editor Erik Kessels why it is important to have an opinion and dislike things, as well as why it is most important that young artists get paid. Erik is a prolific book and exhibition maker, known for his narrative creation through appropriated images. Take a look as well at Erik’s…

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The Political Thought of Xi Jinping 39:41

3M ago39:41

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It's a big week for Chinese politics as its annual political conclave gets under way in Beijing. Amid the pomp and heightened security, the Two Sessions is an important preview of the government's plans and policies for the year ahead. And increasingly over the last decade, that roadmap has been underpinned by the instructions of China's leader and…

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2 Rider ADV Moto Beach Dream – SECRET PLACE Revealed in Malaysia 🇲🇾 14:46

3M ago14:46

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Send us a Text Message. Could this be the greatest experience to be had in Malaysia? We originally had no intention of riding our motorcycle onto one of East Malaysia’s most beautiful and pristine beaches. Our plan had been simply to complete the Tip to Tip Route on the island of Borneo and reach its northernmost point. But I am so glad we took thi…

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Surviving the Sulu Sea | Bizarre Creature Encounters in Malaysia 🇲🇾 22:16

3M ago22:16

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Send us a Text Message. For Tim and I, diving into the ocean is like arriving on a distant planet – it’s full of strange and exotic creatures that are completely unknown to us, some of which can be quite dangerous. So as we found ourselves on the shores of the Sulu Sea, one of the most biodiverse expanses of ocean on earth, we were apprehensive to …

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Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue: On Economic Security, Future of Alliances and More 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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Diplomats, policy-makers and experts gathered at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, hosted by our partners at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy. Participants shared their insights on the key issues that make this moment arguably the most consequential since World War II: conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade wars, supply ch…

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The $7,500,000,000 Palm Oil Dilemma – Separating FACT from FICTION inside Malaysia 🇲🇾 19:57

3M ago19:57

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Send us a Text Message. As we rode our KTM 250 Adventure motorcycle through East Malaysia, there was one thing that we kept seeing everywhere – palm oil. These recognizable tropical trees are grown everywhere here, and the fruits are sold for their versatile oil which is used in tons of products across the globe, including foods, cosmetics, and of …

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Thomas Sauvin - a mine full of silver 39:59

3M ago39:59

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Follow French editor and artist Thomas Sauvin on his journey from a Chinese language student to the collector and editor of an enormous archive that he continually augments from a dumpsite in Beijing. With his project, Beijing Silvermine, he has produced humorous and intelligent publications over the last 10 years, granting us access to a specific …

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Borneo's Ultimate Moto Challenge - Sea Level to 6200 Ft in 8 hours! 🇲🇾 21:13

4M ago21:13

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Send us a Text Message. It’s the Sea to Sky Challenge of Borneo – riding from the seaside city of Kota Kinabalu to the highest point you can go by road on the island, a town on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu at an altitude of 1900 meters (6200 feet). It’s an impressive feat to accomplish, and considering that we are on the equator here, going from tr…

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What’s Next for Taiwan After the Election? 33:47

4M ago33:47

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In January the world's eyes were on Taiwan as the self-ruled island held elections. Now the dust has settled, what is the significance of the results, both for Taiwan itself and for the wider international community? The Democratic Progressive Party has now won its third presidential election in a row, with Lai Ching-te, or William Lai, set to beco…

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Americans discover Malaysia’s BEST Hidden Gems! 🇲🇾 21:35

4M ago21:35

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Send us a Text Message. For 2 Americans coming from the Midwest, exploring East Malaysia on a motorcycle has been a dream come true. And we are finally getting into the heart of some of the most stunning sights of Borneo, including the island’s tallest peat, Mount Kinabalu. But along the way we stop at something that we just randomly discovered on …

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Everyday imaging - the analogue and the digital realm 26:30

3M ago26:30

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In this episode, we delve into a talk event on Vernacular Photography that took place in November 2023. Our host, Lukas, was one of the speakers and has encapsulated a myriad of ideas, thoughts, and practices surrounding everyday imaging that were presented during the event. The talk was organized by the Eidolon Center in Budapest, a new institutio…

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BIBLICAL FLOOD vs. MOTORCYCLE in Malaysia 🇲🇾 - Will the KTM 250 ADV make it through? 21:55

4M ago21:55

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Send us a Text Message. As we continued our journey riding a motorcycle through East Malaysia, we thought we had gotten through the worst of the rain in Brunei and Sarawak. But once we crossed into the Malaysian state of Sabah and headed to the big city of Kota Kinabalu, we realized that Mother Nature was not done with us yet. Ahead of us was the P…

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WARNING: Avoid this Motorcycle MISTAKE – Our GPS Navigation Failure 🇲🇾 19:20

4M ago19:20

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Send us a Text Message. We’ve always used a phone as our GPS navigation system when traveling on a motorcycle. And usually everything works out great. But today, we discovered that we’d made a big mistake with our phone, and it’s now dead. And suddenly we realize how vulnerable and lost we are without it. Moreover, with two more international borde…

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Thweep Rittinaphakorn - learning about yourself through collecting 35:49

4M ago35:49

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In this episode, we meet Thweep Rittinaphakorn, also known as Ake, in Bangkok, and explore his collection of photographs from Myanmar during the colonial era. Ake is an expert in Myanmar textiles who ventured into collecting photography and released a photobook from a very different background. His collection is fascinating and multi-layered, as he…

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Epic FAIL: 5 Hours in the RAIN on a Motorcycle 17:30

4M ago17:30

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Send us a Text Message. Everyone knows that one of the worst parts of riding a motorcycle is riding through rain. But because we would be crossing into one of the hottest countries on earth, Brunei, I made a terrible decision with my rain gear that turned our wet day of riding from something bad into something horrific. 🥺Can’t wait for the next epi…

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The U.S.-Korea-Japan Partnership: What Happens Now? 34:58

5M ago34:58

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Following a historic meeting between the leaders of the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea at Camp David in August, the three countries have been strengthening military and intelligence cooperation. What does it mean for the balance of power in Asia? Could this lead to an escalation of tensions with China and North Korea? And crucially,…

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Hidden Beach in Malaysia. Riding a KTM 250 through the WAVES 🇲🇾 16:36

5M ago16:36

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Send us a Text Message. We came to East Malaysia to find hidden gems, but we didn’t think we’d stumble upon this beautiful beach on our second day on the road. A secluded paradise at sunset – just for us. Is Malaysia truly heaven on earth? After watching our experience on this beach, you can decide for yourself… 😉 🥺Can’t wait for the next episode? …

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Annebella Pollen - rejects are the majority and why we should study packaging 44:57

5M ago44:57

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This episode of The Photo Vault prompts us to question the world around us by examining product packaging, which often reinforces and perpetuates stereotypical norms in various aspects of our lives. Our guest, Annebella Pollen, a professor of Visual and Material Culture, author of numerous books, and an avid collector, delves into some of her proje…

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2Up on a KTM 250 Across Borneo - A Tight Fit! 16:22

5M ago16:22

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Send us a Text Message. TODAY we begin our great East Malaysian odyssey – from Tip to Tip and along the Pan-Borneo Highway stretching all the way from Kilometer 0 to the other end of the island in Tawau. We’ll be riding over 2,150 miles (3,500 kilometers), touching the beaches of three different seas, through some of the thickest jungles of Southea…

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Can Myanmar's Rebels Topple the Military Junta? 36:03

5M ago36:03

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A coalition of rebel armed groups known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance has been taking over towns and claiming control of more than 200 military outposts in northern Myanmar, in a push to overthrow a military regime that appears to have lost most of the country's territory. Nearly three years after army leaders seized power in a coup, Myanmar's …

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Lucy Sante - on being a bilingual writer and how vernacular photography changed her life 35:17

5M ago35:17

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In this episode, we hear thoughts, ideas, and stories from writer, critic, educator, and artist Lucy Sante. She has a fascinating history and engagement with photography, writing on photography, and collecting. She has turned some of her collections into books and tells us about how she retrieved the photographs that went into titles such as 'Evide…

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Joachim Schmid - on authorship, Flickr and NOT collecting 48:00

6M ago48:00

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In this episode of The Photo Vault, we discuss with artist, photographer, and book publisher Joachim Schmid why he is not a collector but a gatherer. We also delve deep into computer history and Joachim’s first contact with Apple computers, as well as why he likes to create low-quality photobooks, explore Flickr, and engage in gardening. Joachim Sc…

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Natasha Christia - Three books that inspired you / Emmanuell Carrere / Ariella Azoulay 6:03

6M ago6:03

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In today's Three Books that inspired you special, we hear Greek curator and writer Natasha Christia talk about the important role of literature in her work and also what inspired her in theoretical writing. Her three recommendations are: Emmanuel Carrère Ariella Azoulay - the civil contract of photography / potential history: unlearning imperialism…

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Cemre Yeşil Gönenli - seeking the hidden in photography and being an artist in todays Istanbul 48:48

6M ago48:48

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In this episode, we are meeting with Cemre Yeşil Gönenli, an Istanbul-born and -based artist, photographer, and educator. She gives us insight into her quest for finding the invisible through photography, by looking at what cannot be seen in images. Cemre also talks about the current difficult situation for artists in Turkey and why inflation makes…

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Erik Kessels - Three Books that inspired you 7:34

6M ago7:34

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In our first Three Books that inspired you special we asked Dutch artist Erik Kessels about photo-books that enriched his way of thinking The books are: Chantal Rens - YOU RUN AROUND TOWN LIKE A FOOL AND YOU THINK THAT IT'S GROOVY, published by PANTOFLE BOOKS, 2916 Christian Boltanksi, KADISH. Paris: Musée d'Art Modern; München: Gina Kehayoff Verla…

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Huawei: The Chinese Company That's Challenging the U.S. 39:10

7M ago39:10

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Smartphone and telecom-equipment maker Huawei is one of China's most successful and controversial companies. Despite efforts from the U.S. and other countries to restrict its access to cutting edge semiconductor technology, Huawei recently launched a new phone - the Mate 60 - featuring advanced made-in-China chips. The breakthrough has raised one q…

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Geoffrey Batchen on vernacular photography and appreciating the banal 42:25

7M ago42:25

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In this episode, we have the great pleasure to meet with Professor Geoffrey Batchen, an expert in the history of photography. He has taught in his native Australia, the United States, and currently holds a position at Oxford in the UK as a professor of the history of art. He has curated exhibitions in renowned institutions such as the ICP in New Yo…

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[Version française] Inauguration du Vernacular Social Club et du journal REVU 14:51

7M ago14:51

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Nous publions, donc nous existons ! Voici le premier épisode de The Photo Vault. Découvrez la proposition éditoriale de ce podcast, ainsi que la façon de vous engager auprès du Vernacular Social Club, votre plateforme dédiée à la photographie vernaculaire, aux archives photographiques, aux collections et aux livres de photos. Dans cette introductio…

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Inauguration of the Photo Vault & definition of what Vernacular Photography is 17:06

7M ago17:06

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We publish; therefore, we exist! This is our first episode of The Photo Vault. Find out what to expect from this podcast in the future, as well as how to engage with the Vernacular Social Club, your platform for Vernacular Photography, Archives, Collecting, and Photo-books. In this introduction, you will hear the voices of collector, editor, and ar…

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Pearl of Asia 17:32

8M ago17:32

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In this episode, Globe Editor-in-Chief Andrew Haffner and his co-host Dy Sereyvoleak explore Phnom Penh’s role in shaping Cambodia’s contemporary culture, focusing on the city’s role in bringing art, music and other creative pursuits to the eyes, ears, and minds of the public. It may not rival global cultural giants like New York or Paris, but it u…

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China: Economic Partner or Rival? 39:46

8M ago39:46

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Western governments, led by the U.S., have been taking a harder line on trade with China. At stake is global economic leadership, particularly in vital technologies from semiconductors to Artificial Intelligence to electric vehicles, as well as cooperation on climate goals. But how united are the U.S. and Europe on how to approach trade relations w…

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Spies, Satellites and Data: How China Is Expanding Surveillance Overseas 32:43

9M ago32:43

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A spy balloon and China’s presence in Cuba have put the spotlight on Beijing’s surveillance network around the globe this year, further fueling tensions with the U.S. But what do we know about China’s international intelligence operations? What are Beijing’s goals, and how is it using secret agents alongside satellites, TikTok and other hi-tech too…

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Cambodia elections: New boss, same as the old boss? 30:56

10M ago30:56

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Cambodia’s longtime leader Hun Sen emerged as the winner once again in the country’s recent general election, with his ruling Cambodian People’s Party winning 120 of the 125 seats in the country’s national assembly. But if the election result was hardly in doubt, there is some change in the air. Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia since the mid 1980s, …

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Cybersecurity: How Can Countries and Companies Fight the Hackers? 34:21

10M ago34:21

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Cyberattacks are estimated to have caused trillions of dollars of damage to the world’s economy in recent years, and are now seen as a major national security threat by governments around the world. Some governments and private companies are looking to step up cooperation to fight the hackers, but nascent initiatives, such as a new pact between the…

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How Thailand’s Surprise Election Result Sparked a Delicate Transition 29:36

12M ago29:36

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The triumph of the Move Forward party in Thailand’s election has highlighted young voters’ desire for change and reform. But with the party’s popular leader, Pita Limjaroenrat scrambling to form a government and facing political roadblocks, questions are mounting over what may happen next in the Southeast Asian nation. What’s the likelihood of a mi…

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How South East Asia is Dealing with US-China Rivalry 29:55

12M ago29:55

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There’s been plenty of coverage of the growing tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly when it comes to the Indo Pacific. In this episode we are going to consider how other countries are responding to that friction, and in turn, where that leaves the current balance of power in the region. Are countries feeling pressure to take sides? Wha…

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