Season 15

2026 · 20 episodes

Episodes

1Myanmar People Surviving in a Chinese Border CityAfter 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.
2Searching for Vietnam's Lost FamiliesFifty 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.
3The Giant Project Changing Hong KongLarge-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.
4The Online Casino Crisis in the PhilippinesGovernment-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.
5A New Passion for Pets: ThailandThailand 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.
6The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming VillagesA 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 KoreaSouth 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.
8Migration for Education: Chinese Families Rush to ThailandMany 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.
9A New Stage for Taiwanese PuppetryIn Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.
10Defecting to Democracy: MyanmarAs 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.
11Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in BangladeshBangladesh 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.
12Leading My Own Life with a Disability: MongoliaIn Mongolia, citizens with disabilities struggle with accessibility and isolation. One group of people with disabilities has launched an NPO to support members' independent lives and social inclusion.
13Survivors Battling Leprosy: IndonesiaWith nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.
14China's Aspiring AI EntrepreneursIn recent years, young entrepreneurs have flocked from all over China to Liangzhu, an area that has become known for AI-based business development, searching for newfound freedom and opportunities.
15Himalayan Cheese to the World: NepalKnown as the hardest cheese in the world, Nepal's traditional chhurpi is facing a serious shortage of makers. Young Nepali entrepreneurs are now building a new future for chhurpi in overseas markets.
16Thailand's Coconut WarsGlobal coconut prices are plummeting due to surging competition. We meet the farmers in top producer Thailand who are fighting to survive through IT and organic farming methods.
17China's Rising Private Space IndustryAs the global space race accelerates, China has opened development to private companies, and young innovators create unprecedented forms of space technology such as compact reuseable rocket engines.
18India’s Cooking Fuel CrisisIndia had relied on receiving 90% of its imported liquid petroleum gas from the Middle East, but after the US strike on Iran, people and restaurants are struggling to deal with surging gas prices.
19The Garbage Landslide: A Wake-up Call for the PhilippinesThe Binaliw Landfill in Cebu had taken in up to 1,000 tons of garbage daily, until a waste landslide claimed 39 lives. Now, both the government and citizens seek safe and sustainable waste processing.
20Lebanon: Divided by ConflictIn the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon, Israel's attacks on the Shia Muslim group Hezbollah have reignited religious tensions within the country. We examine efforts to heal this fractured society.