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. Air Date : 27th-Jun-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. Air Date : 5th-Jan-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 9th-Feb-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 23rd-Feb-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 21st-Mar-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 18th-Apr-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 2nd-May-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 23rd-May-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 30th-May-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 27th-Jun-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 18th-Jul-2024  Read More

Elementary schools for nomadic children are closing as funding and student numbers fall. Meet an architect determined to stop this vicious cycle. Air Date : 1st-Aug-2024  Read More

High-end chocolate from top-quality cocoa is a new Filipino specialty. Quality beans command good prices, changing the lives of poor rural farmers. Air Date : 15th-Aug-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 22nd-Aug-2024  Read More

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." Air Date : 29th-Aug-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 5th-Sep-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 12th-Sep-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 26th-Sep-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 10th-Oct-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 17th-Oct-2024  Read More

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. Air Date : 8th-Nov-2024  Read More