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EP1 The Syrian Circus of Refugees: Turkey Jan 05, 2024

In Turkey, one NGO gives the Syrian refugees a chance to smile again by helping them perform circuses. Now, they head out to take the stage for the kids affected by the 2023 Turkey earthquake.

EP2 Young Lives Resculpted: Jingdezhen, China Feb 09, 2024

An increasing number of young people are relocating to Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China. They leave behind the stress of life in large cities to resculpt their own lives with a new vision.

EP3 China's Up-and-Coming Indie Animators Feb 23, 2024

In China's rapidly growing animation industry, independent works are gaining attention. A dedicated film festival is held to allow young talent to be discovered, letting them follow their dreams.

EP4 Unease Along the Border: Kazakhstan Mar 08, 2024

Northern Kazakhstan borders Russia and has historically been home to many ethnic Russians. However, a recent rise in Kazakh migrants to the region has led to deepening tensions between the two groups.

EP5 Rice Heritage Revival: North Borneo, Malaysia Mar 15, 2024

The Kadazan Dusun people of North Borneo, Malaysia, had been losing their tradition of rice farming with the passage of time, but new efforts are being made to preserve it through sustainable methods.

EP6 Inheritors of the "Last Traditional Village": Yunnan, China Mar 21, 2024

Wengding, home of the Wa people in Yunnan Province, is called China's "last traditional village," but residents have been moved away, with the village now run by an outside developer to boost tourism.

EP7 Living Among the Sinking Islands: The Maldives Apr 18, 2024

In the Maldives, rapid construction of artificial islands is underway to combat coastal erosion that disrupts the lives of people near the shore, but with the construction come new difficulties.

EP8 Matchmaking for Women: India's Tradition and Beyond May 02, 2024

In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.

EP9 The Honey Hunters of Bangladesh May 23, 2024

For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey, providing them the chance for an income where few other options exist.

EP10 From Smog to Sunshine: Mongolia May 30, 2024

Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar suffers from severe air pollution. New designs use sunlight to ensure warm, smoke-free homes. We explore the technology and its challenges.

EP11 "Job-hunting Hotels" for Students: Shanghai, China Jun 27, 2024

For just US$9 a night, young people stay in a "Job-hunting Hotel" in Shanghai while seeking post-graduation employment, even as the stagnating economy causes the number of available positions to drop.

EP12 A Heritage Handed Down in Picture Books: India Jul 18, 2024

A small publisher in South India is making picture books with indigenous artists that depict their traditional art. It's part of a growing effort to preserve their disappearing culture for future generations.

EP13 Saving Schools on the Steppes: Mongolia Aug 01, 2024

Elementary schools for nomadic children are closing as funding and student numbers fall. Meet an architect determined to stop this vicious cycle.

EP14 Quality Cocoa Enriches Lives: The Philippines Aug 15, 2024

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers.

EP15 Caring for Aging Taiwan Aug 22, 2024

Taiwan's society is aging at a rapid pace, and many choose to care for the elderly at home rather than send them to assisted living. Aiding them are caregivers from among 230,000 foreign workers.

EP16 The Rise of "New Hongkongers" Aug 29, 2024

In 2022, the Hong Kong government implemented a policy attracting outside workers to combat depopulation, drawing businesspeople and families relocating to find better lives as "New Hongkongers."

EP17 Rescuing Children from Abuse: The Philippines Sep 05, 2024

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover.

EP18 Tuning Out Poverty: Thailand Sep 12, 2024

In Bangkok's largest slum, children of migrant families are taking up musical instruments to play in an orchestra in hopes of having a better future.

EP19 The Surge in South Korea's Foreign Workers Sep 26, 2024

In South Korea, the labor shortage has caused a spike in foreign workers. Many of them work under harsh conditions, and grass-roots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.

EP20 The Power of Bamboo: Indonesia Oct 10, 2024

Once considered worthless, bamboo is in the spotlight in Indonesia. One NGO is using it to improve the environment and local livelihoods. It's also playing a role in revitalizing a local village.

EP21 Migrating to a War Zone from Nepal Oct 17, 2024

For the sake of their families, Nepalese men are working for the Russian military. Wages 10 times higher than in Nepal are promised, but as many go missing, their families await word on their fate.

EP22 Disputing History in the Philippines Nov 08, 2024

The exile of President Marcos Sr. was hailed as a victory for democracy in the Philippines, but with the election of his son 36 years later, shifting views affect how history may be perceived.

EP23 The "Voiceless Knights" Delivering Food: Chengdu, China Dec 13, 2024

In China's rapidly growing food delivery industry, deaf workers who call themselves "voiceless knights" use apps and other tools to perform work, gaining new independence within society.

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Released: 06 April 2012 Returning Series

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Country: Japan

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Official Website: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/asiainsight/

Synopsis

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.

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lae astra

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