Joshua Spencer
@joshuajspencer.bsky.social
Asia news editor at The Economist. Based in Singapore, previously London.
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A new industry of AI companions is emerging
It may have profound implications for society and what it means to be human
www.economist.com
As AI companions become ubiquitous and useful in making choices for their human overlords, what will become of human agency? My piece in this week's @economist.com looks at a booming new industry www.economist.com/internationa...
As AI companions become ubiquitous and useful in making choices for their human overlords, what will become of human agency? My piece in this week's @economist.com looks at a booming new industry www.economist.com/internationa...
A new industry of AI companions is emerging
It may have profound implications for society and what it means to be human
www.economist.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As AI companions become ubiquitous and useful in making choices for their human overlords, what will become of human agency? My piece in this week's @economist.com looks at a booming new industry www.economist.com/internationa...
Fifty years ago, tens of thousands fled Vietnam as the war ended. In the years since many have returned. Now their children are coming back, too. For this week’s issue of @economist.com I wrote about how these returnees are shaping Vietnam’s development
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Vietnam’s diaspora is shaping the country their parents fled
As well as sending remittances, many are returning to their homeland
economist.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Fifty years ago, tens of thousands fled Vietnam as the war ended. In the years since many have returned. Now their children are coming back, too. For this week’s issue of @economist.com I wrote about how these returnees are shaping Vietnam’s development
economist.com/asia/2025/05...
economist.com/asia/2025/05...
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Finally, one of my favorite articles in the package is this look by @joshuajspencer.bsky.social at how Vietnam's diaspora returnees are shaping the country's future.
Vietnam’s diaspora is shaping the country their parents fled
As well as sending remittances, many are returning to their homeland
www.economist.com
May 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Finally, one of my favorite articles in the package is this look by @joshuajspencer.bsky.social at how Vietnam's diaspora returnees are shaping the country's future.
The Dutertes came out on top in the Philippines’ midterms—a proxy battle between powerful political dynasties. I reported on their bitter feud with the Marcos's for today’s episode of The Intelligence
Trump meets Syria’s leader and lifts sanctions
Also on the daily podcast: fraught Philippine elections and meet the V-Tubers
www.economist.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Dutertes came out on top in the Philippines’ midterms—a proxy battle between powerful political dynasties. I reported on their bitter feud with the Marcos's for today’s episode of The Intelligence
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Highly recommended. 👇
This isn’t the first time America’s credibility as an ally has been questioned.
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
With American credibility in doubt, minds go back to Saigon in 1975
A look at the way The Economist covered the end of the Vietnam war
www.economist.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Highly recommended. 👇
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Fifty years ago, Saigon fell and the Vietnam war ended. America's chaotic evacuation raised doubts about its credibility, The Economist wrote at the time. Sound familiar? My piece this week www.economist.com/interactive/...
With American credibility in doubt, minds go back to Saigon in 1975
A look at the way The Economist covered the end of the Vietnam war
www.economist.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Fifty years ago, Saigon fell and the Vietnam war ended. America's chaotic evacuation raised doubts about its credibility, The Economist wrote at the time. Sound familiar? My piece this week www.economist.com/interactive/...
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This isn’t the first time America’s credibility as an ally has been questioned.
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
With American credibility in doubt, minds go back to Saigon in 1975
A look at the way The Economist covered the end of the Vietnam war
www.economist.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This isn’t the first time America’s credibility as an ally has been questioned.
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
This isn’t the first time America’s credibility as an ally has been questioned.
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
With American credibility in doubt, minds go back to Saigon in 1975
A look at the way The Economist covered the end of the Vietnam war
www.economist.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This isn’t the first time America’s credibility as an ally has been questioned.
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
50 years ago today Saigon fell, the Vietnam war ended and American pride took a big hit.
My piece looks at The Economist’s coverage from April 1975. Much of it will sound familiar. www.economist.com/interactive/...
Fifty years ago, Saigon fell and the Vietnam war ended. America's chaotic evacuation raised doubts about its credibility, The Economist wrote at the time. Sound familiar? My piece this week www.economist.com/interactive/...
With American credibility in doubt, minds go back to Saigon in 1975
A look at the way The Economist covered the end of the Vietnam war
www.economist.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Fifty years ago, Saigon fell and the Vietnam war ended. America's chaotic evacuation raised doubts about its credibility, The Economist wrote at the time. Sound familiar? My piece this week www.economist.com/interactive/...
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For decades the War Remains Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has shown only exhibits on US imperialism and atrocities. A new exhibit would have showcased the US-Vietnamese reconciliation process. But Trump shut down USAID and the US Institute of Peace, which created it. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/w...
April 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
For decades the War Remains Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has shown only exhibits on US imperialism and atrocities. A new exhibit would have showcased the US-Vietnamese reconciliation process. But Trump shut down USAID and the US Institute of Peace, which created it. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/w...
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For the past year, I've been investigating the global rise of online scams - a predatory, multi-billion dollar industry that rivals the size of the illicit drug trade. Scam Inc, a new 8-part podcast from The Economist and hosted by me, is out in February: econ.st/3CoAdxJ
Scam Inc from The Economist: Trailer: Scam Inc
A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It is already more lucrative than the illicit drug trade. And it’s about to get bigger and much more powerf...
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January 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
For the past year, I've been investigating the global rise of online scams - a predatory, multi-billion dollar industry that rivals the size of the illicit drug trade. Scam Inc, a new 8-part podcast from The Economist and hosted by me, is out in February: econ.st/3CoAdxJ
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November 18, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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