Human/Social Interest

  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...

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

  Diagnosed with early-onset dementia at 59, Alison Lim was given 3 to 8 years to live. She could have simply given up on life....

  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...

  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...

  Asia's demographic shifts are poised to redefine the world order, with India, China, and Indonesia at the epicenter. The next generation, young people under...

  In a world increasingly interconnected yet often fractured, The New Locals offers a window into the lives, histories, and resilience of ethnic communities around...

  "Unusual Weddings" takes viewers on a global journey to uncover unique, fascinating, and sometimes strange wedding traditions. In each episode, our host travels the...

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

  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...

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

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

  With access to heart-stopping and never-before-seen footage captured during real-life disasters and emergencies, ‘No Ordinary Rescue’ tells the stories of civilians who come to...

  More than 37,000 Chinese citizens entered the US illegally via its southern border in 2023, hoping to find a better life in America. Many...

  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. ...

  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...

  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...

  As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and...

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

  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...

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

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