About this season
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
Episodes (11)
1. Myanmar People Surviving in a Chinese Border City
Aired 9 January 2026 • 28 min
After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.
2. Searching for Vietnam's Lost Families
Aired 16 January 2026 • 28 min
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, many people still search for family separated in the chaos. YouTuber Tuan Vy uses his channel to track down clues and reunite loved ones.
3. The Giant Project Changing Hong Kong
Aired 23 January 2026 • 28 min
Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.
4. The Online Casino Crisis in the Philippines
Aired 30 January 2026 • 28 min
Government-approved online casinos have provided a major source of national revenue in the Philippines, but their availability has brought a crisis where citizens develop severe gambling addictions.
5. A New Passion for Pets: Thailand
Aired 6 February 2026 • 28 min
Thailand is experiencing an unprecedent boom in pet ownership, and pet-friendly hotels, movie theaters, and other facilities are on the rise. We explore how this is affecting local life.
6. The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming Villages
Aired 13 February 2026 • 28 min
A population imbalance has occurred in China where men outnumber women, and men in farming villages face difficulties when trying to marry, with expectations from women such as a condominium and car.
7. "Haenyeo" Women of the Sea: Saving Tradition in South Korea
Aired 20 February 2026 • 28 min
South Korea's Jeju Island is home to the free-diving women fishers called "Haenyeo." As their numbers dwindle due to aging, a new generation attempts to carry on the culture in their own way.
8. Migration for Education: Chinese Families Rush to Thailand
Aired 27 February 2026 • 28 min
Many Chinese families choose educational migration to Chiang Mai to enroll their children in international schools, avoiding intense academic pressure and giving new options for their futures.
9. A New Stage for Taiwanese Puppetry
Aired 6 March 2026 • 28 min
In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.
10. Defecting to Democracy: Myanmar
Aired 13 March 2026 • 28 min
As Myanmar's civil war drags on, some soldiers are defecting, unhappy with the military's violent oppression of civilians. They are joining the fight for democracy from the country's border regions.
11. Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in Bangladesh
Aired 20 March 2026 • 28 min
Bangladesh has held its first general election since antigovernment protests in which 1,400 protestors were killed. We join young voters who carry on the will of those who lost their lives.