101 East
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Award-winning documentary and current affairs programme telling bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific
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The durian is the world’s most divisive fruit - people either love or hate it. Notorious for its strong smell, its rich, sweet and creamy flavour has fuelled a booming industry across Southeast Asia. Pailin Wedel explains how to pick the perfect durian. aje.io/durian
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The durian is the world’s most divisive fruit - people either love or hate it. Notorious for its strong smell, its rich, sweet and creamy flavour has fuelled a booming industry across Southeast Asia. Pailin Wedel explains how to pick the perfect durian. aje.io/durian
Durian, a strong-smelling fruit native to Southeast Asia, attracts passionate fans in China. For entrepreneurs like Wen Chao, it’s a lucrative opportunity. 101 East follows his journey to bring premium durians to China’s market. aje.io/durian
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Durian, a strong-smelling fruit native to Southeast Asia, attracts passionate fans in China. For entrepreneurs like Wen Chao, it’s a lucrative opportunity. 101 East follows his journey to bring premium durians to China’s market. aje.io/durian
Durian sellers in Malaysia are cashing in on China’s appetite for the pungent, prickly fruit. 101 East meets Edison Ang, a durian vendor who has become a social media sensation in China. aje.io/durian
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Durian sellers in Malaysia are cashing in on China’s appetite for the pungent, prickly fruit. 101 East meets Edison Ang, a durian vendor who has become a social media sensation in China. aje.io/durian
Urban wildlife experts in India’s Bengaluru city are hosting workshops to help residents live safely alongside snakes. The city’s rapid growth as the country’s IT hub has led to the loss of natural habitats for snakes and other wildlife. aje.io/snake
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Urban wildlife experts in India’s Bengaluru city are hosting workshops to help residents live safely alongside snakes. The city’s rapid growth as the country’s IT hub has led to the loss of natural habitats for snakes and other wildlife. aje.io/snake
India’s city of Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, driven by an IT boom and rapid urban expansion. But this growth has come at a cost. Snakes have lost their natural habitat and are now forced to live alongside humans. aje.io/snakes
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
India’s city of Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, driven by an IT boom and rapid urban expansion. But this growth has come at a cost. Snakes have lost their natural habitat and are now forced to live alongside humans. aje.io/snakes
Residents of the remote Pacific island of Rapa Nui are witnessing the effects of climate change, as rising sea levels steadily erode their shores. 101 East meets Domi Parada, a local islander who feels a deep responsibility to protect her homeland. aje.io/rapanui
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Residents of the remote Pacific island of Rapa Nui are witnessing the effects of climate change, as rising sea levels steadily erode their shores. 101 East meets Domi Parada, a local islander who feels a deep responsibility to protect her homeland. aje.io/rapanui
Violent clashes between two ethnic communities in India’s Manipur state have claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. Many have been forced to live in makeshift shelters set up in schools and churches. aje.io/manipur
October 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Violent clashes between two ethnic communities in India’s Manipur state have claimed hundreds of lives and displaced tens of thousands. Many have been forced to live in makeshift shelters set up in schools and churches. aje.io/manipur
The violent civil war in India’s Manipur state has left homes and infrastructure in ruins. The Kuki-Zo people have built a road across rough terrain to ensure safe travel between districts and vital access to an airport and hospitals. aje.io/manipur
October 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The violent civil war in India’s Manipur state has left homes and infrastructure in ruins. The Kuki-Zo people have built a road across rough terrain to ensure safe travel between districts and vital access to an airport and hospitals. aje.io/manipur
For more than two years, the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. 101 East travels to the region to find out how the ongoing crisis is affecting daily lives. aje.io/manipur
October 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
For more than two years, the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. 101 East travels to the region to find out how the ongoing crisis is affecting daily lives. aje.io/manipur
Anti-Japanese sentiment has spread across Chinese social media, where outrage drives traffic. Resentment towards Japan is rooted in the painful war legacy between the two countries. aje.io/chinajapan
September 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Anti-Japanese sentiment has spread across Chinese social media, where outrage drives traffic. Resentment towards Japan is rooted in the painful war legacy between the two countries. aje.io/chinajapan
In China, deep resentment towards Japan has persisted since the Second Sino-Japanese War. Beijing argues Tokyo has never fully apologised for its wartime aggression, fuelling anti-Japanese sentiment among younger generations. aje.io/chinajapan
September 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
In China, deep resentment towards Japan has persisted since the Second Sino-Japanese War. Beijing argues Tokyo has never fully apologised for its wartime aggression, fuelling anti-Japanese sentiment among younger generations. aje.io/chinajapan
Critics in India say bulldozers are increasingly being used as weapons against Muslims and other minority groups. The government, however, insists it is enforcing the law by removing illegal encroachments and targeting those accused of crimes. aje.io/bulldozer
August 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Critics in India say bulldozers are increasingly being used as weapons against Muslims and other minority groups. The government, however, insists it is enforcing the law by removing illegal encroachments and targeting those accused of crimes. aje.io/bulldozer
Human rights groups in India say the Hindu-majoritarian BJP government in Uttar Pradesh is targeting properties owned by Muslims. The government’s policies are said to have emboldened BJP supporters to use the bulldozer as a tool to attack Muslims. aje.io/bulldozer
August 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Human rights groups in India say the Hindu-majoritarian BJP government in Uttar Pradesh is targeting properties owned by Muslims. The government’s policies are said to have emboldened BJP supporters to use the bulldozer as a tool to attack Muslims. aje.io/bulldozer
In India, thousands of Muslims and members of marginalised communities have had their homes demolished by authorities, which the Supreme Court has called “unconstitutional.” State governments, however, claim the demolitions target illegal encroachments. aje.io/bulldozer
August 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
In India, thousands of Muslims and members of marginalised communities have had their homes demolished by authorities, which the Supreme Court has called “unconstitutional.” State governments, however, claim the demolitions target illegal encroachments. aje.io/bulldozer
Marine biologists in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands are fighting to save the leopard sharks from extinction. 101 East travels to Indonesia’s Kri island to visit a world-first shark nursery that is making efforts to rewild the species. aje.io/rewild
August 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Marine biologists in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands are fighting to save the leopard sharks from extinction. 101 East travels to Indonesia’s Kri island to visit a world-first shark nursery that is making efforts to rewild the species. aje.io/rewild
The lucrative shark trade in Indonesia has pushed leopard sharks to the brink of extinction. Conservationists are now on a mission to restore the population by breeding baby leopard sharks in captivity and releasing them into the ocean. aje.io/rewild
August 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The lucrative shark trade in Indonesia has pushed leopard sharks to the brink of extinction. Conservationists are now on a mission to restore the population by breeding baby leopard sharks in captivity and releasing them into the ocean. aje.io/rewild
Leopard sharks were once abundant in the waters of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, but commercial fishing and the lucrative shark trade have nearly wiped out the species. Now, marine biologists are leading a unique project to rewild leopard sharks. aje.io/rewild
August 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Leopard sharks were once abundant in the waters of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, but commercial fishing and the lucrative shark trade have nearly wiped out the species. Now, marine biologists are leading a unique project to rewild leopard sharks. aje.io/rewild
In 2024, scammers stole over $1.03 trillion globally, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Their latest target appears to be Chinese international students studying worldwide. aje.io/kidnap
July 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
In 2024, scammers stole over $1.03 trillion globally, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Their latest target appears to be Chinese international students studying worldwide. aje.io/kidnap
Cyber criminals are targeting Chinese international students worldwide, in a growing scam trend known as ‘virtual kidnapping’. 101 East investigates how victims are being coerced into faking their own abductions for ransom. aje.io/kidnap
July 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Cyber criminals are targeting Chinese international students worldwide, in a growing scam trend known as ‘virtual kidnapping’. 101 East investigates how victims are being coerced into faking their own abductions for ransom. aje.io/kidnap
Cyber criminals appear to be targeting Chinese international students worldwide, in a growing scam trend known as ‘virtual kidnapping’. 101 East investigates how victims are being coerced into faking their own abductions for ransom. aje.io/kidnap
July 25, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Cyber criminals appear to be targeting Chinese international students worldwide, in a growing scam trend known as ‘virtual kidnapping’. 101 East investigates how victims are being coerced into faking their own abductions for ransom. aje.io/kidnap
In March 2025, ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and extradited to face charges of crimes against humanity before the ICC. 101 East meets the witnesses speaking out about the alleged killings during Duterte’s drug war. aje.io/priest
July 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
In March 2025, ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and extradited to face charges of crimes against humanity before the ICC. 101 East meets the witnesses speaking out about the alleged killings during Duterte’s drug war. aje.io/priest
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” claimed thousands of lives. For years, Catholic priest Flaviano Villanueva has gathered evidence of alleged extrajudicial killings. 101 East meets the priest taking on Duterte. aje.io/priest
July 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” claimed thousands of lives. For years, Catholic priest Flaviano Villanueva has gathered evidence of alleged extrajudicial killings. 101 East meets the priest taking on Duterte. aje.io/priest
Factory workers in India have been found using harmful chemicals without protective gear at some textile dyeing facilities. 101 East went undercover and spoke with workers tasked with carrying out the dangerous job. aje.io/textile
July 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Factory workers in India have been found using harmful chemicals without protective gear at some textile dyeing facilities. 101 East went undercover and spoke with workers tasked with carrying out the dangerous job. aje.io/textile
Global fast fashion giants churn out thousands of styles daily with influencers driving new micro-trends every week. But where does all the discarded clothing go? aje.io/textile
July 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Global fast fashion giants churn out thousands of styles daily with influencers driving new micro-trends every week. But where does all the discarded clothing go? aje.io/textile