Undercover Asia

CNA's award-winning investigative series Undercover Asia uncovers the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and exposes the unintended fallout of change in the fast-moving continent.

1. E1. Prohibited Pregnancy (Singapore)

   Mar 17, 2023 · 47m

   In Singapore, about 170 pregnant domestic helpers are sent home every year, but actual figures could be higher because many turn to illegal abortion methods to avoid losing their jobs. Is there a better way to deal with maid pregnancies?

2. E2. A Million Cuts: India’s C-Section Epidemic

   Mar 24, 2023 · 46m

   In India, nearly half the deliveries in private hospitals are done through C-sections. That's 3 times the rate that the WHO recommends.Are millions of mums being forced into unnecessary C-sections?

3. E3. What’s Really Up With Mukbang?

   Mar 31, 2023 · 46m

   Highly celebrated in South Korea. Empowering poor women in India. Banned in China. Why have Mukbang eating videos caused such a stir?

4. E4. Double Reduction, Triple The Stress?

   Apr 7, 2023 · 46m

   To score well in China's exams, students had to go for hours of tuition until a ban was imposed. Kids should be enjoying carefree childhoods now. Except tuition never disappeared.

5. E5. Cannabis Cowboy Country

   Apr 14, 2023 · 47m

   Cannabis is now legal in Thailand. As research show the impact of cannabis use on the growing brains of minors and young adults, is the kingdom trading its future while cashing in on the Green Rush?

6. E6. Smoke And Mirrors: Southeast Asia’s Vaping Crisis

   Apr 21, 2023 · 47m

   Some herald it as the ultimate solution to the tobacco crisis. Others believe that it could trigger a new public health crisis of its own. Why has vaping, the purportedly safer alternative to smoking, caused such polarising views?

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