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Why South Korea is pinning its economic hopes on BTS’ return
Season 4 Episode 25
One BTS concert has the power to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the South Korean economy. It's that star power that businesses are banking on as the K-pop sensation regroups after a mili…
Published on 2 hours ago
A closer look at China's Greater Bay Area - thriving or trying?
Season 4 Episode 24
The Greater Bay Area in China is a giant economic hub, home to more than 87 million people. The central government has pegged the region as key to the country's economic growth. Some regions in the i…
Published on 1 week ago
Why the world can’t quit the US despite the highest trade tariffs in decades
Season 4 Episode 23
The US accounts for less than 15 per cent of world trade but President Donald Trump has managed to force levies on America’s biggest trading partners. Arnold Gay speaks to trade expert Deborah Elms, …
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
On the ground at the Thai-Cambodian border with a fragile truce in place
Season 4 Episode 22
Amid a ceasefire agreement, those living along the Thai-Cambodian border are expressing cautious optimism on whether peace will last. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA correspondents Jack Board and Leong Wai…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
To burn or bury? Dealing with Malaysia’s growing landfills
Season 4 Episode 21
Malaysia's landfills will be full by 2050. Officials are weighing their options as advocates push for better compost and recycling systems in the country. CNA correspondent Rashvin Bedi digs into the…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Why are Thailand and Cambodia locked in a deadly clash?
Season 4 Episode 20
Thailand and Cambodia have a long-standing agreement to resolve border issues bilaterally. But on Jul 24, simmering tensions boiled over when troops on both sides exchanged fire, with reports of seve…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
What's next for Japan after PM Ishiba’s Upper House election loss?
Season 4 Episode 19
The leader of Japan has vowed not to step aside despite his ruling coalition losing its majority in the Upper House election. What does the outcome mean for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba domestically…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
A tale of two rice-growing countries: The quest for grain stability in Japan and South Korea
Season 4 Episode 18
The price of rice in Japan has more than doubled since 2024, while in neighbouring South Korea the grain is practically being given away for free. Teresa Tang speaks to correspondents Michiyo Ishida …
Published on 1 month ago
Why does Bangkok want to replace street food stalls with hawker centres?
Season 4 Episode 17
Food vendors are a fixture on the streets of the Thai capital, often crowding pedestrian pathways. Officials now want to tidy things up by moving the stands to central, open-air food courts. But not …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
High speed rail dreams and realities in China and Japan
Season 4 Episode 16
Journeys that once took hours now take only half the time. Bullet trains and high-tech infrastructure have changed the way we think about time and distance. And the evolution continues, as Beijing an…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago