Could North and South Korea be heading for a spectacular collision in both the real and virtual worlds?
Despite the country's rapid economic growth, many young Chinese are growing disillusioned as they struggle to find jobs.
Japan's authorities are clamping down on the criminal underworld, but the mighty Yakuza refuse to back down.
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2012 12:08 GMT
A political crisis is engulfing Bangladesh as opposition party members disappear under mysterious circumstances.
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2012 07:57 GMT
Could valuable oil and gas deposits in the South China Sea be behind the growing military build-up in the region?
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2012 09:56 GMT
As the 2012 Olympic Games begin, we ask: What does China sacrifice in its relentless pursuit of gold?
Last Modified: 28 Jul 2012 11:08 GMT
Australian aboriginal youth suicide rates are among the highest in the world, so how can communities save their youths?
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2012 04:27 GMT
How can Papua New Guinea curb one of the worst rates of domestic violence in the world?
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2012 15:40 GMT
Is World Heritage designation overwhelming the very sites it is meant to protect?
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2012 12:24 GMT
Can progress and justice co-exist in Cambodia, a country where development leaves a trail of destruction?
Last Modified: 29 Jun 2012 05:49 GMT
South Korea's Unification Church is facing its biggest challenge yet as it prepares for a future without its founder.
Last Modified: 22 Jun 2012 05:34 GMT
Is the lese majeste law, designed to prevent insults to the Thai royal family, being abused and should it be abolished?
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2012 15:25 GMT
Balinese youths are fighting to save their Indonesian island from over-development, mountains of trash and pollution.
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2012 12:56 GMT
China is cultivating a new wave of visionaries but faces allegations of unfair trade practices and intellectual piracy.
Last Modified: 01 Jun 2012 06:30 GMT
India's Aravind Eye Care System has restored the sight of millions, including those who cannot afford it.
Last Modified: 25 May 2012 04:49 GMT
101 East meets the men who risk the lives of thousands of refugees on the treacherous boat journey to Australia.
Last Modified: 18 May 2012 18:50 GMT
Every third malnourished child in the world is from India, so what is the government doing to feed its millions?
Last Modified: 11 May 2012 19:18 GMT
As India's economy booms, modernity and tradition collide vibrantly and violently in cities like New Delhi.
Last Modified: 27 Apr 2012 19:14 GMT
Cyber-bullying has become a major issue in Australia, leading to anxiety, withdrawal from school and even suicide.
Last Modified: 13 Apr 2012 17:13 GMT
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