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Lies were told about who they were. Now these South Korean ‘orphans’ are reclaiming their truth
A system built on demand and stigma sent over 200,000 Korean children abroad. CNA’s One “Orphan” Every Hour follows adoptees as they retrace fragmented pasts, find lost siblings and uncover long-buried truths about their origins.
Investigative Stories
More overseas scammers are using local SIM cards. Here’s how and what could happen next
Talking Point traces how overseas syndicates obtain Singapore SIM cards through young mules and deploy SIM farms across borders. Limits on telco subscribers are now being considered.
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Life Hacks
Overcoming
Despite vision loss, she still declutters rental flats to restore dignity to hoarders’ homes
Fion Phua has been offering help, from household chores to serious decluttering, to vulnerable residents for 40 years. She tells CNA’s On The Red Dot why she cannot look away from their living conditions even as her vision fades.
Exclusive Access
Sex, lies and loyalty tests: Meet the detectives policing modern Indian love lives
Love brings hope — and uncertainty too. As more Indians seek reassurance before and after embarking on marriage, private detectives are stepping in to verify trust and, sometimes, quietly contain scandals, CNA’s Love Auditors finds.
Asian Politics
Why Japan’s right wing is on the rise and what it means for the country
Frustration with Japan’s ruling elite, among other things, has fuelled the growth of a party that began on the fringes. CNA’s Insight finds out why its right-wing message resonates with its supporters and what others are starting to fear.
Our Planet
Asia’s real masters of the sea, from Indonesia’s forgotten kingdom to Vietnam’s ancient empire
The Mark Of Empire follows the traces of Asia’s maritime civilisations, from Srivijaya to Sulu, exploring how they continue to shape faith, identity and craft today. Here’s why the series will grab you.
