Asia Insight S14E03 · Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia

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Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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1. 1 1. From the Rubble to the Stage: Hualien County Taiwan2025-01-03 · 28mThe indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthq
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5. 5 5. Searching for "Stolen Children": East Timor2025-02-14 · 28mDuring Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, thousands of children were separated from their families and taken to Indonesia. One project seeks to reunite these "Stolen Children."
6. 6 6. Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Cambodia2025-02-21 · 28mCambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesse
7. 7 7. Women Forbidden from Divorce: The Philippines2025-02-28 · 28mDivorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversi
8. 8 8. The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh2025-03-07 · 28mFollowing 15 years of strict censorship under the former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the
9. 9 9. Sowing Sustainable Seeds: South Korea2025-03-21 · 28mClimate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea. One group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques, while the government is training a new generation of farme
10. 10 10. A Life Continued with Slate: Nepal2025-03-28 · 28mAlampu Village, located high among Nepal's Himalayas, had long been a location of handmade slate production by the Thami people, but modernization has changed life there over the l
11. 11 11. Live Recruiters for Factories: Shenzhen, China2025-04-18 · 28mIn Shenzhen, factories rely on recruiters using streaming to attract temporary workers to suit the workload. Many young people attempt recruiting to earn a good living among the ch
12. 12 12. Our Home on Stage: The Philippines2025-05-23 · 28mIn the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theater troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's ha
13. 13 13. Night Watch - Veterans Back on Duty: Vietnam2025-06-13 · 28m50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty - not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns. We go on night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.
14. 14 14. Chinese Clothing Factories Struggle with US Tariffs2025-06-27 · 28mAfter US President Trump announced raised tariffs on products from China, among unsteady demand and falling rates, Chinese clothing factories seek solutions such as business with o
15. 15 15. Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia2025-07-11 · 28mAttacks by Islamic extremists had caused chaos in Indonesia, but social programs designed to reeducate prisoners are underway, and now the former terrorists attempt to reintegrate
16. 16 16. The Missing People: Syria2025-07-25 · 28mDuring Syria's 13-year civil war, more than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared. In the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the futu
17. 17 17. Seizing A Dream Through Sumo: Mongolia2025-08-08 · 28mMany Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan. We meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national to
18. 18 18. Innovating Sustainable Fashion: Indonesia2025-09-05 · 28mThe fashion industry has faced criticism for its impact on the environment. Meet the Indonesian innovators who are using natural materials and traditional techniques to help save t
19. 19 19. The Hui: Muslim Merchants Thriving in China2025-10-31 · 28mIn Yiwu, China, the Muslim Hui people expand trade with Arab countries using their Arabic language skills. They are becoming an essential presence as China shifts away from US trad
20. 20 20. A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea2025-11-21 · 28mSouth Korea is facing a growing gender divide, fueled by a stark wage gap and cases of discrimination. This has sparked a movement of women opting out of marriage. We explore the s
21. 21 21. Searching for Cambodia's Lost Cuisine2025-12-19 · 28mIn Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.