Asia Insight

Description

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and public affairs issues affecting the continent. The series presents Asia as an evolving region open to change but one that is also home to traditional cultures.

Upcoming Episodes

• Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 03, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2

• The Power of Bamboo: Indonesia

  The filmmakers explore how an NGO in Indonesia uses bamboo to improve the environment and local livelihoods. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2

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• Migrating to a War Zone from Nepal

  The filmmakers shed light on the missing Nepalese soldiers who serve in the Russian military for higher pay and their families's efforts to search for them. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 @ 5:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2

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