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Self - Narrator (voice)
Asia Insight (2012)
Season 2
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.
Released April 6, 2012
Episode 28 min
10+
S2E12 - Illegal Guns in the Phillipines
In this episode of Asia Insight we investigate the viscous circle of gun violence in the Philippines
April 5, 2013, midnight
S2E17 - Empowering the Disabled in Bhutan
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.
May 17, 2013, midnight
S2E18 - China's Social Business
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
May 24, 2013, midnight
S2E22 - South Korea's Foreign Labor Policy: 10 Years On
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.
July 5, 2013, midnight
S2E26 - Indonesia's Waria
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.
Aug. 9, 2013, midnight
S2E27 - Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
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.
Aug. 23, 2013, midnight
S2E30 - China's Rapidly Aging Society
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.
Sept. 13, 2013, midnight
S2E32 - Young Cambodians Bear the Future
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.
Sept. 27, 2013, midnight
S2E1 - Singapore and China - Ready for New Heights
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Jan. 11, 2013, midnight
S2E2 - The Female Guides of the Himalayas
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Jan. 18, 2013, midnight
S2E3 - Nine Days of Christmas Prayer - The Philippines
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Jan. 25, 2013, midnight
S2E4 - The Sight Saving Doctor - Nepal
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Feb. 1, 2013, midnight
S2E5 - East Timor - Ten Years On
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Feb. 8, 2013, midnight
S2E6 - Bangkok's Ambulance Volunteers
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Feb. 22, 2013, midnight
S2E7 - Aiming Big in South Korea
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March 1, 2013, midnight
S2E8 - Baby Boomer Blues in South Korea
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March 8, 2013, midnight
S2E9 - A Crossroads for Hong Kong
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March 15, 2013, midnight
S2E10 - Transforming Cambodia Through the Arts
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March 21, 2013, midnight
S2E11 - All Eyes on China's New Age
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March 29, 2013, midnight
S2E13 - China's Whistle Blowers
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April 12, 2013, midnight
S2E14 - An Innovative Program in the Philippines
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April 19, 2013, midnight
S2E15 - Saltwater Intrusion in the Mekong Delta
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May 3, 2013, midnight
S2E16 - Cambodia's Maids Working for a Brighter Future
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May 10, 2013, midnight
S2E19 - Women Building Business in the Mountains of Vietnam
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May 31, 2013, midnight
S2E20 - Bhutan Battles Waste
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June 14, 2013, midnight
S2E21 - "Tianamen No More" HK Fights for Democracy
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June 21, 2013, midnight
S2E23 - Indonesia's Growing Eel Business
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July 12, 2013, midnight
S2E24 - The 1.5 Generation Defectors from North Korea
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July 19, 2013, midnight
S2E25 - Gold Mining in Myanmar
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July 26, 2013, midnight
S2E28 - Hard Times Ahead for Graduates in China
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Aug. 30, 2013, midnight
S2E29 - Dreams on the Steppe
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Sept. 6, 2013, midnight
S2E31 - Surviving Cluster Bombs in Laos
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Sept. 20, 2013, midnight
S2E33 - Preserving Laos through Ecotourism
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Oct. 18, 2013, midnight
S2E34 - Chinese Turn to Crowdfunding
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Oct. 25, 2013, midnight
S2E35 - China's Last Eco-friendly Region
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Nov. 8, 2013, midnight
S2E36 - Mining Tourist Gold in South Korea
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Nov. 15, 2013, midnight
S2E37 - Searching for Ideal Education
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Nov. 22, 2013, midnight
S2E38 - South Korea's Flower Men
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Nov. 29, 2013, midnight
S2E39 - Taiwan Gets Closer to Mainland China
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Dec. 6, 2013, midnight
S2E40 - Nepal Villages Get Online
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Dec. 13, 2013, midnight
S2E41 - Reviving Peking Opera
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Dec. 20, 2013, midnight
Network: NHK
Episode Runtime: 28 min.
Season Runtime: 12852 min.
Released: April 6, 2012
Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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