The FT's Mercedes Ruehl looks at how far the city has come in attracting money and talent to its start-up sector and how far it has to go before it can be considered a world-leading centre of tech innovation.

In this video, we see how women in Cambodia have turned the negative implications of water hyacinth into a positive by being creative and making a range of items from hats to bags. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 5/8

This video shows how coffee is made from plant to drink and the positive impact it is having on locals. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 2/8

This video focuses on whether it is possible to break down preconceived ideas and stereotypes and live in an integrated class society.<br/>
Regardless of Class part 4/8

This video explores the bird's nest industry in Kuching, Malaysia, and how it has impacted the local economy. It showcases the unique homes created for swiftlets, the birds whose nests are highly valued in the industry.

The Heart...

Singapore's students consistently come top in global rankings, but the city state's teaching style does not always equip pupils with the right skills for today's workplace. Reforms aim to align the classroom with the needs of employers.

This video shows the development of ecotourism in Vietnam and the benefits it brings. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 1/11

This series provides insight into the life of a student, Tamimi, who suffers from brittle bones and is confined to a wheelchair. This video focuses on all the activities that help give Tamimi a normal life, from hobbies such as fishing...

Taiwan’s worst drought in decades could put production of the world’s notebooks, monitors, TVs, smartphones and tablets at risk because of a possible shortage of semiconductors. <br/>

This video shows how caves in Vietnam can provide an opportunity to locals to make money out of tourism. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 3/11

Three aircraft carriers from the U.S. and U.K. combined with a helicopter carrier from Japan to conduct exercises north of Taiwan in the same weekend that China made a record number of incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone.

This series provides an insight in to the life of a student, Tamimi, who suffers from brittle bones and is confined to a wheelchair. This video focuses on understanding the brittle bone disease and the best ways to cope.

We Are...

Brexit has eroded the City's position as Europe's financial hub. From Singapore-on-Thames to a lawless Dodge City, the FT's Lex looks at how the City will reinvent itself

This video discusses the consequences of online vigilantism, using a real-life case of an Australian man working in Singapore who made controversial comments on Facebook. The video explores how his comments sparked a social media...

This video looks at Brunei's water village and the recent attempts to bring it back to life. <br/>
The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 7/11

This video explores the phenomenon of online vigilantism, showcasing examples from China and Canada. It highlights the power of social media in exposing and addressing various issues, such as corruption, animal abuse, and consumer...

This video showcases the fruiting season in Singapore, where ripe durians fall to the ground and residents and animals alike feast on them. It highlights the acrobatic skills of squirrels as they jump over 3 meters to reach the fruits....

This video highlights the importance of addressing both terrorism and Islamophobia in Singapore. The video emphasizes the need for dialogue and education to combat religious prejudice and promote religious literacy among...

You can tell a lot about a country from the colour of its passport. But not its power–and some are more powerful than others.

In this video, we explore the endangered Raffles Banded Langur, a large tree-dwelling monkey found in Malaysia and Singapore. With only a few hundred individuals remaining, this species faces the threat of habitat destruction. Narrated...

In this video, the speaker discusses the potential response of Singapore to a terrorist attack and the need for unity and resilience. They explore different suggestions to improve religious harmony in the country, such as...

This video discusses the issue of online vigilantism in Singapore, focusing on two specific cases: SMRT feedback, an anonymous group accused of harassment, and Roads.sg, a website that exposes bad behavior on the roads. The video...

Dr. Pak Tee Ng is Associate Dean, Leadership Learning and the Head of Policy and Leadership Studies Academic Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He teaches in programs...

This video follows the success had by villages in Sabah to set up sustainable ecotourism. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 5/11<br/>