Documentaries/Factual

  Deep in the vaults of the National Archives of the United Kingdom are hundreds of top-secret documents relating to Singapore’s independence. Once classified for...

  A work exchange at a farm in Nepal, enduring a jungle survival course in Sabah, renovating an abandoned home in rural Japan and volunteering...

  There is renewed interest in nuclear energy globally, amid rising climate urgency and surging power demand.  Episode one of The Nuclear Option traces the...

  It’s a global crisis. The UNODC estimates that 296 million people consumed illicit drugs in 2021 - an increase of 23% compared to the...

  In Search of Heat follows Fiji-born Singaporean private chef and photographer Kevin Lee on a journey of discovery in chilli, exploring adventurous ways to...

  Season 2 As relations with the US worsens, China focuses its efforts on the Global South. A region representing about 85 percent of the...

  Gurmit Singh approaches his 60th birthday in 2025, the same year his home country Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence. As he transitions into...

  Extraordinary People pays tribute to unsung heroes in Singapore who make a profound impact through selfless acts of compassion, often overcoming personal challenges along...

What happens when you're over 60 and all alone? Many seniors in India's cities face this reality - living longer than previous generations while facing...

  This two-part documentary series dives deep into India's journey towards becoming a global superpower, focusing on its greatest asset and biggest challenge: its youth. ...

  Undercover Asia CNA's award-winning investigative series Undercover Asia uncovers the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and exposes the unintended fallout of change...

  Women make up about 10% of Singapore’s prison population and inside the walls of Institution A4, at the Changi Prison Complex, are about 800...

  Singapore’s public housing model has been lauded as a success story. Where families once lived in overcrowded slums and squatter colonies, they are today...

  Over two seasons of Growing Wild, urban farmer Chris Leow has been a man on a mission. Season 1 introduced us to growing edibles...

  'Myanmar in Turmoil' captures the immediate aftermath of a devastating earthquake, revealing the struggle for survival amidst collapsed infrastructure, limited aid and civil conflict....

  Host Kelly Latimer takes viewers on a journey to uncover the unique challenges faced by city-states in "Singapore's Balancing Act." Using Singapore as the...

  When Titans Clash S7 - The Tariff War Hits ASEAN With US tariffs on the rise, experts warn that ASEAN will face increased China...

  This special documentary follows the earthquake detectives searching for the ultimate clue: a sign that an earthquake is coming. Should they crack the code,...

  In rural India, thousands of women—many just 25 to 40 years old—have undergone unnecessary or even forced hysterectomies, and suffered early menopause, chronic health...

  In southern Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee camp – close to 1 million for Rohingya refugees, is trapping wild elephants and blocking their migratory...

  An ambitious international documentary that explores de-extinction and cloning. Venture into an astonishing and controversial world where cutting edge genetics, ambitious conservation projects, billion-dollar...

  Can tech save the world? From artificial intelligence to blockchain, drones to data-driven machine-learning, this documentary uncovers how visionary companies and organisations are leveraging...

  For centuries, leopard sharks roamed the waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia until commercial fishing pushed them to the brink of extinction. Now, a team...

  Unlock the secrets within the walls of a time-worn treasure that is Karikal Mahal. One of Singapore's oldest heritage landmarks, the mansion was built...