CNA Correspondent 2024/2025

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from wherever they are in the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends. Join them as they bring you behind and beyond the headlines, examining issues, meeting people and exploring places. Join them as they bring you behind and beyond the headlines, examining issues, meeting people and exploring places.

Cast & Crew

ProducerClara Ong

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from wherever they are in the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends. Join them as they bring you behind and beyond the headlines, examining issues, meeting people and exploring places. Join them as they bring you behind and beyond the headlines, examining issues, meeting people and exploring places.

Ep 1 Future Of Asia – Sustaining Growth
23 mins

Asia is home to half the world's population and emits half of global greenhouse gas emissions. How will it effectively address future economic uncertainties, healthcare challenges and climate change?

Ep 1 Future Of Asia – Sustaining Growth

Asia is home to half the world's population and emits half of global greenhouse gas emissions. How will it effectively address future economic uncertainties, healthcare challenges and climate change?

Ep 2 Future Of Asia - Defending Peace
22 mins

A delicate balance between peace and aggression. Flashpoints in Asia carry significant ramifications now and beyond, as the region grapples with various geopolitical tensions and power struggles.

Ep 2 Future Of Asia - Defending Peace

A delicate balance between peace and aggression. Flashpoints in Asia carry significant ramifications now and beyond, as the region grapples with various geopolitical tensions and power struggles.

Ep 3 China’s Changing Social Fabric: Single Mothers By Choice And The ‘Three-No’ Generation
22 mins

China's social fabric is changing amid a shifting demographic structure. From single mothers by choice to the three-no' generation, more young Chinese are choosing a different path from the parents.

Ep 3 China’s Changing Social Fabric: Single Mothers By Choice And The ‘Three-No’ Generation

China's social fabric is changing amid a shifting demographic structure. From single mothers by choice to the three-no' generation, more young Chinese are choosing a different path from the parents.

Ep 4 Unconventional Battles
21 mins

Competing for workforce talent, battling for technology dominance and vying for audience attention. CNA Correspondent explores a different type of war unfolding in the region.

Ep 4 Unconventional Battles

Competing for workforce talent, battling for technology dominance and vying for audience attention. CNA Correspondent explores a different type of war unfolding in the region.

Ep 5 Slim Prospects, Harsh Realities: Asia’s Youth Employment Crisis
22 mins

Asia is the fastest growing economic region. But its youth are struggling with a lack of jobs, fierce competition and relentless pressure in countries like Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.

Ep 5 Slim Prospects, Harsh Realities: Asia’s Youth Employment Crisis

Asia is the fastest growing economic region. But its youth are struggling with a lack of jobs, fierce competition and relentless pressure in countries like Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.

Ep 6 Narendra Modi, On The Cusp Of History
23 mins

The world's biggest elections are expected to return Narendra Modi to a third straight term as India's prime minister. His popularity cannot be denied, but neither can the controversy around him.

Ep 6 Narendra Modi, On The Cusp Of History

The world's biggest elections are expected to return Narendra Modi to a third straight term as India's prime minister. His popularity cannot be denied, but neither can the controversy around him.

Ep 7 Water Safety In Indonesia
23 mins

About 70 percent of Indonesia's population or 192 million people lack access to clean water - safe sources are distant, contaminated or expensive. We look at efforts to improve water quality.

Ep 7 Water Safety In Indonesia

About 70 percent of Indonesia's population or 192 million people lack access to clean water - safe sources are distant, contaminated or expensive. We look at efforts to improve water quality.

Ep 8 Ageing Asia: How are Japan, Korea changing as their people grow old?
23 mins

Japan and South Korea are among the fastest ageing nations. This is impacting industries and forcing a rethink about employment and life after retirement. Can a greying Asia and their elderly prosper?

Ep 8 Ageing Asia: How are Japan, Korea changing as their people grow old?

Japan and South Korea are among the fastest ageing nations. This is impacting industries and forcing a rethink about employment and life after retirement. Can a greying Asia and their elderly prosper?

Ep 9 Rising Waters, Sinking Paradise
22 mins

Climate change poses various threats to lives and livelihoods in the Maldives. Collaborative efforts by the island nation's stakeholders are vital in confronting this crisis.

Ep 9 Rising Waters, Sinking Paradise

Climate change poses various threats to lives and livelihoods in the Maldives. Collaborative efforts by the island nation's stakeholders are vital in confronting this crisis.

Ep 10 Growing Malaysia's Premium Fruits
22 mins

Malaysia hopes to boost its exports of premium tropical fruits by cross-breeding high-quality strains. This promises lucrative returns and inspires a new generation of young farmers.

Ep 10 Growing Malaysia's Premium Fruits

Malaysia hopes to boost its exports of premium tropical fruits by cross-breeding high-quality strains. This promises lucrative returns and inspires a new generation of young farmers.

Ep 11 Bhutan - the happiest place on earth?
22 mins

Bhutan, a kingdom hidden away in the Himalayas, has a new vision for its future. It will redefine capitalism and still look after its people's well-being. Has Bhutan found that winning formula?

Ep 11 Bhutan - the happiest place on earth?

Bhutan, a kingdom hidden away in the Himalayas, has a new vision for its future. It will redefine capitalism and still look after its people's well-being. Has Bhutan found that winning formula?

Ep 12 Unwelcome Rohingya Refugees
23 mins

Many Rohingya people have undertaken perilous sea journeys, seeking protection in Indonesia's Aceh province. But their sudden influx has resulted in growing hostility from the locals.

Ep 12 Unwelcome Rohingya Refugees

Many Rohingya people have undertaken perilous sea journeys, seeking protection in Indonesia's Aceh province. But their sudden influx has resulted in growing hostility from the locals.

Ep 13 Dead, Dying and Deadly Oil Towns
23 mins

They were once thriving oil towns - but the wells now stand idle and in decay. CNA Correspondent examines their impact on the environment and the people left behind.

Ep 13 Dead, Dying and Deadly Oil Towns

They were once thriving oil towns - but the wells now stand idle and in decay. CNA Correspondent examines their impact on the environment and the people left behind.

Ep 14 Palau and US-China Rivalry
21 mins

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends.

Ep 14 Palau and US-China Rivalry

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends.

Ep 15 Japan’s Teachers – At The Breaking Point?
22 mins

A shortage of teachers in Japan is causing a growing crisis in its schools. Educators take on multiple tasks outside of their teaching duties, leading to burnout and an exodus from the profession.

Ep 15 Japan’s Teachers – At The Breaking Point?

A shortage of teachers in Japan is causing a growing crisis in its schools. Educators take on multiple tasks outside of their teaching duties, leading to burnout and an exodus from the profession.

Ep 16 Inside East Asia’s Underbelly’
23 mins

East Asia is home to some of the region's richest cities. But in their underbelly, criminal records, undocumented status and even age are keeping some from progressing with the rest of society.

Ep 16 Inside East Asia’s Underbelly’

East Asia is home to some of the region's richest cities. But in their underbelly, criminal records, undocumented status and even age are keeping some from progressing with the rest of society.

Ep 17 Societal Shifts in East Asia
23 mins

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends.

Ep 17 Societal Shifts in East Asia

They're your eyes and ears around the globe. CNA's network of correspondents shines a light on stories from their corners of the world, from groundbreaking events to up-and-coming trends.

Ep 18 Thailand's Electric Dreams
23 mins

For decades, Thailand was where the world's top automakers made cars in Southeast Asia. As countries turn to electric vehicles, Thailand has fresh ambitions to make its mark in the EV revolution.

Ep 18 Thailand's Electric Dreams

For decades, Thailand was where the world's top automakers made cars in Southeast Asia. As countries turn to electric vehicles, Thailand has fresh ambitions to make its mark in the EV revolution.

Ep 19 Malaysia's AI Ambitions
23 mins

Malaysia wants to be a regional hub for artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia. It has made significant progress in its journey, but more needs to done to get businesses and the public involved.

Ep 19 Malaysia's AI Ambitions

Malaysia wants to be a regional hub for artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia. It has made significant progress in its journey, but more needs to done to get businesses and the public involved.

Ep 20 The Changing Face Of Cancer
23 mins

Once seen as a disease of the old, cancer cases have been rising sharply among younger people. Researchers are racing to find out what risk factors play a role in this demographic shift.

Ep 20 The Changing Face Of Cancer

Once seen as a disease of the old, cancer cases have been rising sharply among younger people. Researchers are racing to find out what risk factors play a role in this demographic shift.

Ep 21 Speak Now: Reviving Asia’s Endangered Languages
23 mins

Centuries-old languages in Japan and South Korea are on the verge of being wiped out, due to reasons like a history of persecution, lack of a written form and fading importance. Can they be revived?

Ep 21 Speak Now: Reviving Asia’s Endangered Languages

Centuries-old languages in Japan and South Korea are on the verge of being wiped out, due to reasons like a history of persecution, lack of a written form and fading importance. Can they be revived?

Ep 22 Island Healthcare Needs
22 mins

Access to medical care can be a challenge for elderly residents of Hong Kong's outlying islands. But special services and community support aim to ensure they do not get left behind.

Ep 22 Island Healthcare Needs

Access to medical care can be a challenge for elderly residents of Hong Kong's outlying islands. But special services and community support aim to ensure they do not get left behind.

Ep 23 Fractured Biodiversity
22 mins

From the loss of natural habitats to pests that wreck ecosystems and the conundrum of water excess and scarcity, CNA Correspondent explores measures to restore biodiversity.

Ep 23 Fractured Biodiversity

From the loss of natural habitats to pests that wreck ecosystems and the conundrum of water excess and scarcity, CNA Correspondent explores measures to restore biodiversity.

Ep 24 Vietnam, Most Valuable Player
21 mins

Vietnam is being wooed by top global players. The US, Chinese and Russian presidents were all there, within a year of one another. Why is Vietnam so important to the world's most powerful nations?

Ep 24 Vietnam, Most Valuable Player

Vietnam is being wooed by top global players. The US, Chinese and Russian presidents were all there, within a year of one another. Why is Vietnam so important to the world's most powerful nations?

Additional Information

Premiered2024
Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages