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.
Cast & Crew
| Producer | EP: Tan Yew Guan |
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CNA's award-winning flagship investigative series returns for the seventh year to uncover the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia and shine the light on the plight of the disenfranchised and the displaced. This season, we investigate the unexpected fallout in Indonesia from China’s decision to ban plastic waste; the causes and consequences of South Korea’s massive household debt; the rise of non-consensual porn in Singapore; and the dark side of the quest for white skin in the Philippines.
Undercover Asia examines the Hong Kong protests through the lens of those caught in the middle: The police force, once Asia's finest, now - the most hated.
Undercover Asia examines the Hong Kong protests through the lens of those caught in the middle: The police force, once Asia's finest, now - the most hated.
In 2018 China stops importing recyclables, creating global chaos and flooding Southeast Asian countries with unwanted plastic. For Indonesia, battling its own waste problems, is this the last straw?
In 2018 China stops importing recyclables, creating global chaos and flooding Southeast Asian countries with unwanted plastic. For Indonesia, battling its own waste problems, is this the last straw?
Many Filipinos desire to have a lighter skin tone, and they want it fast. Their go-to fix: creams and injections that are increasingly popular despite health warnings on their use.
Many Filipinos desire to have a lighter skin tone, and they want it fast. Their go-to fix: creams and injections that are increasingly popular despite health warnings on their use.
In November 2019, India's capital Delhi was hit by one its worst air pollution crisis. As winter 2020 approaches, can Delhi prevent another airpocalypse?
In November 2019, India's capital Delhi was hit by one its worst air pollution crisis. As winter 2020 approaches, can Delhi prevent another airpocalypse?
Every minute, South Korea's household debt rises by US$90,000. Korean households are the most indebted in Asia, but they're still splashing out. Will COVID-19 finally tip them over the edge?
Every minute, South Korea's household debt rises by US$90,000. Korean households are the most indebted in Asia, but they're still splashing out. Will COVID-19 finally tip them over the edge?
Non-consensual pornography is fast on the rise in Singapore. Cases have doubled within just three years, with many remain unreported. What will it take to stop the spread?
Non-consensual pornography is fast on the rise in Singapore. Cases have doubled within just three years, with many remain unreported. What will it take to stop the spread?
The Philippines is experiencing a surge in pageant hopefuls, encouraged by the country's winning streak in international beauty pageants. Are contestants being protected enough from being exploited?
The Philippines is experiencing a surge in pageant hopefuls, encouraged by the country's winning streak in international beauty pageants. Are contestants being protected enough from being exploited?
CNA's award-winning investigative series returns for the seventh year to uncover the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and shine the light on the plight of the oppressed and the displaced.
CNA's award-winning investigative series returns for the seventh year to uncover the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia, and shine the light on the plight of the oppressed and the displaced.
In March 2019, an industrial town in the southern Malaysian state of Johor was poisoned. An illegal dumping of almost three tonnes of toxic waste led to the hospitalisation and treatment of more than 4,000 people.We look at how a town was devastated by a pollution crisis.
In March 2019, an industrial town in the southern Malaysian state of Johor was poisoned. An illegal dumping of almost three tonnes of toxic waste led to the hospitalisation and treatment of more than 4,000 people.We look at how a town was devastated by a pollution crisis.
After years of slavery onboard Thai fishing boats in international waters, governments are cracking down on these illegal vessels. But as demand for low cost seafood persists, perpetrators utilize loopholes to navigate restrictions.
After years of slavery onboard Thai fishing boats in international waters, governments are cracking down on these illegal vessels. But as demand for low cost seafood persists, perpetrators utilize loopholes to navigate restrictions.