An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
Showing Season 2 of 14
Season 2
2013
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01. Singapore and China - Ready for New Heights
2013-01-11
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02. The Female Guides of the Himalayas
2013-01-18
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03. Nine Days of Christmas Prayer - The Philippines
2013-01-25
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04. The Sight Saving Doctor - Nepal
2013-02-01
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05. East Timor - Ten Years On
2013-02-08
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06. Bangkok's Ambulance Volunteers
2013-02-22
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07. Aiming Big in South Korea
2013-03-01
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08. Baby Boomer Blues in South Korea
2013-03-08
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09. A Crossroads for Hong Kong
2013-03-15
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10. Transforming Cambodia Through the Arts
2013-03-21
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11. All Eyes on China's New Age
2013-03-29
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12. Illegal Guns in the Phillipines
2013-04-05
In this episode of Asia Insight we investigate the viscous circle of gun violence in the Philippines
13. China's Whistle Blowers
2013-04-12
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14. An Innovative Program in the Philippines
2013-04-19
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15. Saltwater Intrusion in the Mekong Delta
2013-05-03
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16. Cambodia's Maids Working for a Brighter Future
2013-05-10
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17. Empowering the Disabled in Bhutan
2013-05-17
In Bhutan, there is a traditional belief, which stems from Tibetan Buddhism, that people with disabilities are suffering karmic retribution from past lives. Although attitudes are slowly changing there is still a lot of stigma attached, with many parents going as far as hiding their disabled children away at home.
18. China's Social Business
2013-05-24
This episode of Asia Insight follows a social business that has been trying to improve the lives of Chinese farmers for the past 20 years
19. Women Building Business in the Mountains of Vietnam
2013-05-31
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20. Bhutan Battles Waste
2013-06-14
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21. "Tianamen No More" HK Fights for Democracy
2013-06-21
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22. South Korea's Foreign Labor Policy: 10 Years On
2013-07-05
With more than 70% of young South Koreans going on to further education, the country is facing a chronic shortage of manual workers in its medium and small sized factories. Seeking to resolve this problem, 10 years ago, the government instigated the Employment Permit System whereby it has opened its doors to foreign workers. Although South Korea has achieved much international acclaim for this policy, there may be negative consequences for some of the country's domestic workers.
23. Indonesia's Growing Eel Business
2013-07-12
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24. The 1.5 Generation Defectors from North Korea
2013-07-19
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25. Gold Mining in Myanmar
2013-07-26
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26. Indonesia's Waria
2013-08-09
Indonesia has the largest Muslim population of any country, but for many years, many schools of Islam have stigmatized Indonesia's transgender people, known as Waria. However, in recent years, Waria have started asserting their rights, and some religious leaders are now showing increasing acceptance. We report from Indonesia where Waria are demanding greater participation in the community, and look at how society itself is gradually becoming more tolerant.
27. Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
2013-08-23
In Kyrgyzstan, a small country in Central Asia, the institution of marriage is troubled by the serious social problem of "bride kidnapping". Women are abducted and forced to marry men they have never met. A traditional practice of Kyrgyzstan's formerly nomadic people, during the Soviet years and since independence the custom has taken on a criminal character. It leaves deep scars in its victims, and 2012 saw a series of kidnapping-related suicides.
28. Hard Times Ahead for Graduates in China
2013-08-30
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29. Dreams on the Steppe
2013-09-06
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30. China's Rapidly Aging Society
2013-09-13
A succession of population policies - first encouraging childbirth and then enforcing one-child families - has brought on one of China's most pressing problems, its ever growing aging population. Adequate laws, support systems and care centers have yet to be developed and the country is facing a major crisis. In this episode of Asia Insight, we follow the efforts of private enterprises and caring individuals who are trying to give the senior citizens of China the support and respect they need.
31. Surviving Cluster Bombs in Laos
2013-09-20
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32. Young Cambodians Bear the Future
2013-09-27
Cambodia is going through a dramatic transformation, with its GDP jumping three-fold over the past 10 years, thanks to heavy foreign investment. Prolonged internal conflict in the 1970's however, saw thousands of innocent lives perish and created deep scars for this ancient empire. Now, a new generation is finally emerging, who aim to make Cambodia a proud nation once again. This episode of Asia Insight follows the dreams and hopes of 4 young Cambodians who are active in the fields of politics, economics and culture.
33. Preserving Laos through Ecotourism
2013-10-18
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34. Chinese Turn to Crowdfunding
2013-10-25
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35. China's Last Eco-friendly Region
2013-11-08
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36. Mining Tourist Gold in South Korea
2013-11-15
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37. Searching for Ideal Education
2013-11-22
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38. South Korea's Flower Men
2013-11-29
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39. Taiwan Gets Closer to Mainland China
2013-12-06
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40. Nepal Villages Get Online
2013-12-13
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41. Reviving Peking Opera
2013-12-20
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