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 14 of 14
Season 14
2025
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01. From the Rubble to the Stage: Hualien County Taiwan
2025-01-03
The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.
02. Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China
2025-01-24
As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.
03. Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia
2025-01-31
Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.
04. Chinese Women Falling for Virtual Romance
2025-02-07
Recently popular in China are "otome games" allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.
05. Searching for "Stolen Children": East Timor
2025-02-14
During Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, thousands of children were separated from their families and taken to Indonesia. One project seeks to reunite these "Stolen Children."
06. Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Cambodia
2025-02-21
Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.
07. Women Forbidden from Divorce: The Philippines
2025-02-28
Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.
08. The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh
2025-03-07
Following 15 years of strict censorship under the former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
09. Sowing Sustainable Seeds: South Korea
2025-03-21
Climate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea. One group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques, while the government is training a new generation of farmers with technology.
10. A Life Continued with Slate: Nepal
2025-03-28
Alampu Village, located high among Nepal's Himalayas, had long been a location of handmade slate production by the Thami people, but modernization has changed life there over the last 20 years.
11. Live Recruiters for Factories: Shenzhen, China
2025-04-18
In Shenzhen, factories rely on recruiters using streaming to attract temporary workers to suit the workload. Many young people attempt recruiting to earn a good living among the changing times.