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Asia Insight

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Asia Insight looks at the realities of Asia today. The documentary series, produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK, presents the region both as an ever-evolving and globally relevant center of growth and as the home of traditional cultures often at odds with encroaching globalization. Asia Insight investigates these themes, and many others, with in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis.

Episodes:

• A Country Goes Digital: Cambodia

  In October 2020, the National Bank of Cambodia became the first central bank in Asia to launch a digital currency. With the US dollar representing 90% of the cash circulating in the country, the bank decided to promote use of domestic currency through technology. Three years on, digital payments are a common sight in urban areas - a huge change for the once cash-focused economy. Now, the bank has turned its sights to rural Cambodia. What will the changes mean for the lives of rural residents?

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

• Eyes on the Sky: Vulture Man of Phucket

  Photographer Rat Puanrak runs a feeding site on Thailand's Phuket Island that has become a sanctuary for migrating Himalayan Vultures. These imposing birds of prey face the threat of extinction from dwindling food supplies and agricultural chemicals. In this program, we follow the tireless efforts of Rat - and his widening support network of researchers, veterinarians and volunteers - as they work to protect an endangered species.

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

• Making Food Waste Useful: The Philippines

  The Philippines' growing economy and population have led to a rise in trash, and it has become a serious social issue. Over half of this trash is food waste, and one woman hopes to use it to improve the lives of poor families. Lorilyn Daquioag uses microbes from the forest to break down food waste and produce a liquid solution that makes top-quality organic fertilizer. By distributing this for free to poor neighborhoods, she can track its efficacy on vegetables and flowers. The plan is to grow delicious, healthy vegetables for locals, and eventually produce a surplus to be sold at the market. Follow Lorilyn as she takes on the two-fold challenge of waste and poverty with a single solution.

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

• Protecting Endangered Deer: Laos

  In the forests of southern Laos is a national preserve for the endangered Eld's deer. The deer are famous for their large, beautiful antlers with crescent curves. Although they once roamed from India to China, poaching and deforestation have led to their extinction in many countries. They were believed to have vanished from Laos 50 years ago, but were rediscovered in 2008. The government has led conservation efforts ever since, and the preserve is changing the lives of locals who depended on the forest for survival. Discover how the government is looking to protect the deer while improving the lives of locals.

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

• The Rise In Young Chinese Street Vendors

  With an unemployment rate of over 20% among people under age 25, mass layoffs in China have affected the careers of young people. In response, many have decided to take their futures into their own hands and open stalls as street vendors. Although they may earn less than before, they can work without fear of suddenly losing their jobs, and some see vending as a chance for networking or study in preparation for other work. In this episode, we gather along with the young people seeking out stability amidst an uncertain future.

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

• The Syrian Circus of Refugees: Turkey

  In Turkey, one NGO gives the Syrian refugees a chance to smile again by helping them perform circuses. Now, they head out to take the stage for the kids affected by the 2023 Turkey earthquake.

  Length:	00:28:03
  Usage rights:	11/14/2024 to 11/13/2025

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