Drew Ambrose

Business & Economy16 Aug 2018 09:50 GMT

Big corporations are spearheading reconstruction efforts, but some stand accused of exploiting residents.

Tamil Tigers14 May 2018 09:50 GMT

Can the Office of Missing Persons provide answers in a country with the world's second highest number of disappearances?

Japan02 Mar 2018 08:48 GMT

As North Korea's nuclear ambitions grow, Japan's far-right nationalist party points the finger at its Korean community.

Mongolia28 Aug 2017 10:53 GMT

In Mongolia, children as young as five are risking life and limb to preserve an ancient tradition.

Japan22 Aug 2016 11:56 GMT

Meet a man in Japan who prefers his 17 dolls to a relationship with real women.

Hong Kong09 May 2016 09:08 GMT

In a city where Rolls-Royces roam the roads, about one third of residents aged over 65 live in poverty.

Health21 Mar 2016 13:35 GMT

A volunteer ambulance service is struggling to save lives in Vientiane as traffic-related deaths and injuries soar.

Indonesia28 Feb 2016 10:14 GMT

As the country considers new punishments in its war on drugs, critics say it should instead focus on helping addicts.

Business & Economy01 Aug 2015 15:39 GMT

A rising death rate and lack of crematoria spurs Japan's booming funeral industry, including hotels for the deceased.

Business & Economy28 Jun 2015 06:20 GMT

Thailand's new animal welfare law aims to curb abuse in a lucrative entertainment industry.