Documentaries/Factual

  The tradition of using animals as diplomatic gifts dates back thousands of years. Elephants, horses, oxen, zebras and other exotic species have all been...

  Scammers are going hi-tech. They are lurking in social media networks, developing malware and offering fake hotspots. They use psychology to get you hooked,...

    A melting pot of cultures, Southeast Asia is well known to be the globe’s food haven, boasting dishes imbued with rich flavours and...

    The Asian continent suffers from high inequalities in the health sector. Many rural communities remain completely deprived of healthcare. In the least developed...

    The Sundarbans is home to a sprawling, biodiverse wetland. Tropical cyclones frequently hit the area. In the aftermath of such disasters, opportunistic criminals...

  Parts of rural Asia are changing. Youths who had left their towns and villages are returning – and staying – revitalizing rural economies by...

With access to heart-stopping and never-before-seen footage captured during real-life disasters and emergencies, ‘No Ordinary Rescue’ tells the stories of civilians who come to the...

At just 18, Tokyo resident Sakura Ishii emerged as one of the top female Sumo practitioners in her country. This year, she has her eyes...

   Sophisticated networks of disinformation are eroding trust and tearing societies apart – widening existing religious, political, and social differences across Asia and the world....

Truck drivers are essential workers that often transport much needed supplies and commodities over many days on the road, yet little is known about the...

  Grief and loss are inevitable and are universal aspects of the human experience. But with the rise of digital tech and artificial intelligence (AI),...

  There is a race in the West to secure their supply for a list of critical metals, such as rare earths. These are resources...

Negotiating is part of every human’s daily life. From the friendly haggling with the neighbourhood fruit vendor to negotiating with an employer for a pay...

  According to the International Monetary Fund, debt is at the highest level in decades. With high interest rates and a global economic slowdown, 60...

  As the planet continues to warm, farmers are using more extractive and damaging farming techniques which exacerbate the effects of climate change. But some...

  I Remember Lee Kuan Yew presents a collection of insights from Singaporeans, from all walks of life who share their intimate encounters with Lee...

  Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words is a retrospective assemblage of Lee Kuan Yew’s most iconic speeches and the scenes he appeared in,...

  They call themselves the SG Stormtrackers. A daring group of men and women who hunt down lightning strikes during the most dangerous storms of...

  If artificial intelligence is the head, then additive manufacturing or 3D printing makes its perfect hands. The exciting combination of the two is paving...

  Altered Lives is about loneliness, disconnect and how circumstances change lives. The documentary follows 18-year-old Sam in the Philippines as he embarks on a...

  Singapore Changi Airport is world-renowned for its passenger terminals, but how many people know it’s also one of the busiest air cargo hubs in...

  You’ve heard the hype, the wild claims, the grand plans of how the next big thing like 3D-printing, tech wearables, or AI will change...

  Shining a light on outstanding Asian female sporting role models - from Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines, who are increasingly becoming more assertive and...

  President Xi has asked China to “prepare for Dangerous Storms”. What are the measures being taken in the People’s Liberation Army? How are media...