101 East

Current Affairs is a programme within the 101 East series that reports on the individuals and occurrences shaping the Asia‑Pacific region. Through its current‑affairs format, it looks closely at the people and events that drive change across the region, offering viewers a clear picture of how these forces impact everyday life and the broader trajectory of Asia Pacific societies. Each episode provides concise updates, ensuring the audience stays informed about the latest developments influencing the region’s social, economic and political landscape. By focusing on current issues, the programme helps viewers understand the ongoing dynamics that shape the future of the Asia Pacific.

Current Affairs is a programme within the 101 East series that reports on the individuals and occurrences shaping the Asia‑Pacific region. Through its current‑affairs format, it looks closely at the people and events that drive change across the region, offering viewers a clear picture of how these forces impact everyday life and the broader trajectory of Asia Pacific societies. Each episode provides concise updates, ensuring the audience stays informed about the latest developments influencing the region’s social, economic and political landscape. By focusing on current issues, the programme helps viewers understand the ongoing dynamics that shape the future of the Asia Pacific.

The two‑part current‑affairs special from 101 East examines how Asia fits into the rapidly expanding, million‑dollar global trade in dinosaur fossils. Across the two episodes, the programme delves into the continent’s involvement in sourcing, selling and transporting these ancient remains, highlighting the scale of the market and the financial stakes at play. By tracing the routes and players linked to the trade, the series maps out the supply chain that moves specimens from excavation sites to international buyers. The investigation underscores how substantial sums circulate within this niche market, positioning dinosaur bones as a lucrative commodity worldwide for collectors and museums alike.

The two‑part current‑affairs special from 101 East examines how Asia fits into the rapidly expanding, million‑dollar global trade in dinosaur fossils. Across the two episodes, the programme delves into the continent’s involvement in sourcing, selling and transporting these ancient remains, highlighting the scale of the market and the financial stakes at play. By tracing the routes and players linked to the trade, the series maps out the supply chain that moves specimens from excavation sites to international buyers. The investigation underscores how substantial sums circulate within this niche market, positioning dinosaur bones as a lucrative commodity worldwide for collectors and museums alike.