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Inside Afghanistan's largest police academy
25/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Inside Afghanistan's largest police academy

French police officers train their counterparts in Afghan police schools as François Hollande promises to withdraw troops from the country by the end of the year. Next, in India, working conditions on tea estates come under scrutiny in the state of Assam. Finally, the world’s second-tallest building attracts the tourists - despite lying in an earthquake zone.
Peace negotiators in the line of fire
18/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Peace negotiators in the line of fire

Former Taliban official turned peace negotiator Arsala Rahmani was assassinated on May 13th in Kabul. His death strikes yet another blow to peace efforts in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Uighur exiles hold their biggest gathering in three years in Tokyo and make China see red. Finally, pop sensation Lady Gaga runs into trouble in Indonesia. Authorities say she can't perform there because her songs are too racy.
China: Illegal detentions flourish
12/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

China: Illegal detentions flourish

The case of blind dissident Chen Guangcheng once again throws light on Beijing's human rights record. We have a special report from China on the issue of illegal detention. Meanwhile, the Philippines say they won't be bullied by Beijing as tension rises over a natural-gas rich rocky outcrop. Finally, we head to Japan, a nation traumatised by the Fukushima disaster, and ask what kind of future awaits the country's nuclear industry.
Toyota quadruples first quarter profits after ghastly year
09/05/2012 - BUSINESS

Toyota quadruples first quarter profits after ghastly year

In a sign of strong recovery, Toyota has announced a $1.5 billion profit for the first quarter of 2012, more than quadruple those of the same quarter in 2011, which was a disastrous year, marred by Japan’s tsunami damage.
Japan's last active nuclear plant closes
05/05/2012 - JAPAN

Japan's last active nuclear plant closes

Japan's Hokkaido Electric Power Co began shutting down the country’s last active nuclear reactor on Saturday, more than a year after an earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima plant crisis, undermining public faith in atomic power.
US, Japan agree to relocate troops from Okinawa
27/04/2012 - US MILITARY

US, Japan agree to relocate troops from Okinawa

The United States said Thursday that it had reached a deal with Japan to relocate 9,000 troops from Okinawa to bases in Guam, Hawaii and Australia. US troops on Okinawa have long been a source of friction between Tokyo and Washington.
China’s Bo Xilai scandal deepens
13/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

China’s Bo Xilai scandal deepens

The mystery surrounding the fall from grace of Chinese politician, Bo Xilai, deepens as his wife is suspected of murdering a British businessman. Next, fears of a Tsunami sent waves of panic around the rim of the Indian Ocean- has the trauma of 2004 meant safety lessons have been learnt? Finally, hitting the roads in India is a risky business, even more so without a helmet- we find out why many women choose not to don safety gear, illegally.
North Korea's controversial rocket launch fails
13/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korea's controversial rocket launch fails

North Korea's highly anticipated rocket launch has failed. What Pyongyang called a satellite launch was condemned by the international community as a missile test in disguise. The region had been on high alert for more than a week over threats the rocket might stray off course and fall onto neighbouring countries.
North Korean rocket crashes moments after take-off
13/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

North Korean rocket crashes moments after take-off

Pyongyang has confirmed that its controversial long-range rocket launch failed early on Friday, drawing condemnation from the US and other nations who regarded the launch as a disguised test of long-range missile technology.
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Asian countries on alert for North Korea rocket launch
12/04/2012 - NORTH KOREA

Asian countries on alert for North Korea rocket launch

Asian countries deployed anti-missile batteries and went on alert Thursday as North Korea announced the imminent launch of a long-range rocket. The regime says the launch is part of a space program, while observers call it a disguised missile test.
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