The goal was to plant 1.5 billion trees on 1.5 million hectares of degraded land in the Philippines, promising sustainable livelihoods and environmental stability. But our investigation found it failed to deliver on almost every target. aje.news/forest

In the Philippines, ordinary citizens are volunteering to help fight deforestation. 101 East joins the citizens on a mission to track down illegal loggers. aje.news/forest

In 2011, the Philippines launched an ambitious regreening project. It aimed to restore forests by planting more than a billion trees. But a joint investigation by 101 East and Lighthouse Reports found some forests are being destroyed instead. aje.news/forest

Basilan is a small island province in the southern Philippines. Armed groups have carried out numerous attacks here since the 1990s. 101 East meets orthopaedic surgeon Dr Enat Evangelista who is on a mission to treat tuberculosis patients in Basilan. aje.news/TBfight

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death in the Philippines, claiming about 98 lives daily. It hits remote communities hardest, where healthcare is limited. 101 East meets Dr Heidi Sampang, who is using drones to help fight the disease. aje.news/TBfight

India’s salt industry generates more than $2 billion in annual revenue. But while demand continues to grow and traders reap substantial profits, the salt harvesters who produce it say they are struggling to survive. aje.news/indiasalt

The Indian government has allocated millions of dollars to support salt workers in the western state of Gujarat. But many workers say promises have not been kept, and that they struggle in poverty while living and working in extreme conditions. aje.news/indiasalt

India is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of salt. It’s an industry built on the labour of the Agarivas, a marginalised community forced to work in extreme conditions in the country’s salt deserts. aje.news/indiasalt

Thousands of volunteers are filling a critical gap in Bangkok's emergency healthcare system. 101 East meets the ambulance volunteers racing across Bangkok to save lives. aje.news/ambulance

Thailand has one of the world's highest road fatality rates, yet Bangkok faces a critical shortage of ambulances. To fill the gap, thousands of volunteer-run ambulances operate across the city. aje.news/ambulance

Southeast Asia’s cyber scam industry has trafficked at least 300,000 victims from more than 60 countries. They are forced to perpetrate scams and beaten or tortured if they refuse. 101 East meets a victim from Uganda who was trafficked into Myanmar. aje.news/cyberscam

Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a US jail for running a billion dollar fraud. In 2022, 101 East investigated the fugitive in 'The Mysterious Mr Guo'. aje.io/mrguo

The Mysterious Chinese Fugitive Billionaire, Mr Guo | 101 East Documentary

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In Myanmar’s southeast, armed groups are fighting a civil war that has raged for more than 7 decades. But amid the chaos, a massive illegal enterprise is operating in plain sight. 101 East infiltrates Myanmar’s notorious scam industry. aje.news/cyberscam

Southeast Asia’s cyber scam industry has stolen trillions of dollars from its victims. Huge scam compounds have emerged across the region. In an exclusive investigation, 101 East goes undercover to expose the playbook of this notorious industry. aje.news/cyberscam

South Korea says it is actively seeking the swift transfer of 2 North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine while fighting for Russia. 101 East recently investigated the plight of the POWs and the campaign to bring them to South Korea. aje.news/nkpows

North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war against Ukraine? | 101 East Documentary

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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, supporters of Indian football are calling for greater backing from the country's governing body. 101 East meets club owner and Bollywood actor John Abraham, one of the game's most prominent champions in India. aje.news/football

India is failing to make an impact in the world’s most popular sport: football. As fans gather for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the game in India is facing one of its toughest periods. aje.news/football

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns the world is more “exposed” to a future pandemic than before COVID-19. In 2024, Al Jazeera examined its key concerns, including Africa’s vulnerability to infectious diseases and gaps in vaccine equity. aje.io/virus

A Filipino Catholic priest has reportedly been defrocked following sexual abuse allegations, according to a @nytimes report. Fr Apolinario Mejorada is accused of abusing altar boys in Cebu. In 2017, 101 East investigated allegations against Fr Mejorada. aje.io/sinsofthefather

Sexual misconduct in the Philippines' Catholic Church: Sins of the Father | 101 East

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Champion Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat says she is 1 of 6 complainants in a sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation ex-chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The former BJP MP denies the allegations. 101 East investigated the case in 2023. aje.io/indfighters

India's female combat athletes | 101 East Documentary

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In a 2-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade. aje.news/dino

A Chinese billionaire wanted for allegedly masterminding one of the largest fraud syndicates in history, Chen Zhi, has been extradited from Cambodia to China. 101 East first exposed one of Chen Zhi’s scam operations in the film, Cambodia’s Cyber Slaves. aje.io/cyberslaves

Filipino exorcists say they are witnessing a surge in cases of demonic possessions. But health professionals warn exorcisms can be dangerous, especially when mental or physical conditions are mistaken for spiritual problems. aje.io/exorcism

6 men have been found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting an actress from Kerala’s film industry in 2017. Superstar Dileep, who was accused of orchestrating the crime, has been acquitted. Watch our report on sexual abuse allegations in the industry aje.io/kerala

India: Investigating sexual abuse allegations in Kerala’s film industry | 101 East Documentary

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Tens of thousands of Filipino youth have taken to the streets to protest government officials accused of stealing billions from flood-control project funds. 101 East meets young activists, vowing to stop corruption. aje.io/flood

British MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in Bangladesh for influencing her aunt, ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, to secure land in Dhaka - charges she says are politically motivated. Watch our investigation into Hasina’s downfall. aje.io/hasina

The Mother and the Monster: After Sheikh Hasina, what's next for Bangladesh? | 101 East Documentary

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Nepal is one of the most dangerous places in the world to fly. Since 2010, nearly 40 aircraft have crashed, resulting in hundreds of deaths. 101 East meets those affected by aviation tragedies to examine an industry in crisis. aje.io/nepal

The durian is the world’s most divisive fruit - people either love or hate it. Notorious for its strong smell, its rich, sweet and creamy flavour has fuelled a booming industry across Southeast Asia. Pailin Wedel explains how to pick the perfect durian. aje.io/durian

Durian, a strong-smelling fruit native to Southeast Asia, attracts passionate fans in China. For entrepreneurs like Wen Chao, it’s a lucrative opportunity. 101 East follows his journey to bring premium durians to China’s market. aje.io/durian

Durian sellers in Malaysia are cashing in on China’s appetite for the pungent, prickly fruit. 101 East meets Edison Ang, a durian vendor who has become a social media sensation in China. aje.io/durian