April 5, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E12 - Illegal Guns in the Phillipines
In this episode of Asia Insight we investigate the viscous circle of gun violence in the Philippines
May 17, 2013, midnight 0.0
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 24, 2013, midnight 0.0
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
July 5, 2013, midnight 0.0
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.
Aug. 9, 2013, midnight 0.0
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. 23, 2013, midnight 0.0
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.
Sept. 13, 2013, midnight 0.0
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. 27, 2013, midnight 0.0
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.
Jan. 11, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E1 - Singapore and China - Ready for New Heights
Jan. 18, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E2 - The Female Guides of the Himalayas
Jan. 25, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E3 - Nine Days of Christmas Prayer - The Philippines
Feb. 1, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E4 - The Sight Saving Doctor - Nepal
Feb. 8, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E5 - East Timor - Ten Years On
Feb. 22, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E6 - Bangkok's Ambulance Volunteers
March 1, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E7 - Aiming Big in South Korea
March 8, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E8 - Baby Boomer Blues in South Korea
March 15, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E9 - A Crossroads for Hong Kong
March 21, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E10 - Transforming Cambodia Through the Arts
March 29, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E11 - All Eyes on China's New Age
April 12, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E13 - China's Whistle Blowers
April 19, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E14 - An Innovative Program in the Philippines
May 3, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E15 - Saltwater Intrusion in the Mekong Delta
May 10, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E16 - Cambodia's Maids Working for a Brighter Future
May 31, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E19 - Women Building Business in the Mountains of Vietnam
June 14, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E20 - Bhutan Battles Waste
June 21, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E21 - "Tianamen No More" HK Fights for Democracy
July 12, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E23 - Indonesia's Growing Eel Business
July 19, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E24 - The 1.5 Generation Defectors from North Korea
July 26, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E25 - Gold Mining in Myanmar
Aug. 30, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E28 - Hard Times Ahead for Graduates in China
Sept. 6, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E29 - Dreams on the Steppe
Sept. 20, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E31 - Surviving Cluster Bombs in Laos
Oct. 18, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E33 - Preserving Laos through Ecotourism
Oct. 25, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E34 - Chinese Turn to Crowdfunding
Nov. 8, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E35 - China's Last Eco-friendly Region
Nov. 15, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E36 - Mining Tourist Gold in South Korea
Nov. 22, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E37 - Searching for Ideal Education
Nov. 29, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E38 - South Korea's Flower Men
Dec. 6, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E39 - Taiwan Gets Closer to Mainland China
Dec. 13, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E40 - Nepal Villages Get Online
Dec. 20, 2013, midnight 0.0
S2E41 - Reviving Peking Opera
