Documentary

  On 2 Dec 1985, the Singapore Stock Exchange shut for three days. Overnight, the shares of Pan-Electric Industries were reduced to nothing, leading to...

  Boxing Day 2004 – A colossal earthquake triggers a massive tsunami that surges across the Indian Ocean, killing hundreds of thousands. The fates of...

  In a world beset by conflicts, the work of peacemakers has never been more important or more demanding. But the whole process of negotiating...

  Between the 1970s and the 1990s, under China's strict one-child policy, an unknown number of baby girls were abandoned by their parents who wanted...

  The number of live-streamers across Asia has boomed in recent years. And no surprises as individual streamers can rake in billions of dollars in...

  Youths in China are at the forefront of a rural renaissance. They’re ditching prestigious jobs in the city and moving to remote villages, transforming...

  Taking a break from being a good-for-nothing, presenter Gosteloa Spancer has now been given a rare chance to explore six distinct streets in Asia. ...

  In this four-part documentary series, comedic actor Chua Enlai embarks on a zany, international exploration of artificial intelligence. He examines A.I.'s potential to become...

  In 2023, there were at least 37 cases of lonely deaths reported in the media. There will have been many more of such cases...

  In an offshore research facility located away from mainland Singapore, marine biologist Neo Mei Lin and her team from Singapore’s National Marine Lab fill...

  Season 2 Across Asia, the transition to clean energy is accelerating. It’s reshaping landscapes, industries, and everyday lives. The second season of Power to...

  Savoury, sour, pungent and very much ‘alive’. Welcome to the delicious world of ferments from Asia.  Fermentation is not just a way to preserve...

  The tradition of using animals as diplomatic gifts dates back thousands of years. Elephants, horses, oxen, zebras and other exotic species have all been...

In the urban neighbourhood, special attention is given to the community spirit, mutual help and care, serving the people and community, community construction or humanistic...

  Scammers are going hi-tech. They are lurking in social media networks, developing malware and offering fake hotspots. They use psychology to get you hooked,...

  The Sundarbans is home to a sprawling, biodiverse wetland. Tropical cyclones frequently hit the area. In the aftermath of such disasters, opportunistic criminals prey...

  Parts of rural Asia are changing. Youths who had left their towns and villages are returning – and staying – revitalizing rural economies by...

  A melting pot of cultures, Southeast Asia is well known to be the globe’s food haven, boasting dishes imbued with rich flavours. The pursuit...

  Amid a global push to ditch fossil fuels, oil-rich countries in the Gulf are working hard to diversify their economies and transition away from...

  Season 2 No Ordinary Rescue returns with more exhilarating rescue stories of people and wildlife across Asia. About 200,000 children in China are reportedly...

At just 18, Tokyo resident Sakura Ishii emerged as one of the top female Sumo practitioners in her country. This year, she has her eyes...

   Sophisticated networks of disinformation are eroding trust and tearing societies apart – widening existing religious, political, and social differences across Asia and the world....

Truck drivers are essential workers that often transport much needed supplies and commodities over many days on the road, yet little is known about the...

  What does it take to lead in a rapidly evolving world? Part one of this series begins by exploring “strong leaders” in traditional communities,...