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Behind the scenes at Hassan II Trophy, Morocco’s most famous golf tournament

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIT MOROCCO

In this episode of Spotlight we go behind the scenes at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in anticipation of the upcoming Hassan II Trophy and accompanying Lalla Meryem Cup, two of the most prestigious golfing events in Morocco, running from the 19th to 24th of February 2024.

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'Discover the undiscovered': World Tourism Day urges consumers to diversify travel habits

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World Tourism Day urges consumers to diversify travel habits

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAUDI WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023

This year's World Tourism Day in Riyadh welcomed leaders and experts from across 120 countries calling for global tourism collaboration.

06/10/2023

Japan opts for wind and hydrogen to help achieve its green future

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Japan opts for wind and hydrogen to help achieve its green future

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Japan is seeking to develop alternative energies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, which can adapt to the country's geography, but also to the climate events it experiences.

15/05/2023

Rediscovering the best of Fukushima's local produce through innovation

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Rediscovering the best of Fukushima's local produce through innovation

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Before the disaster, Fukushima was one of Japan's biggest agricultural producers. Now, its resilient farming community is helping consumers to enjoy the region's tastiest produce once again.

24/03/2023

Back to Fukushima: Surfers return to the beaches, 12 years on

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Back to Fukushima: Surfers return to the beaches, 12 years on

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Twelve years after the Fukushima accident, the people from the region are working with determination to revive tourism and keep their ancestral traditions alive.

17/03/2023

Fukushima: Japan takes all necessary precautions ahead of plans to discharge treated water

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Fukushima: Japan takes precautions ahead of plans to discharge water

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

In May 2022, Rafael Grossi, the director of the IAEA, visited Fukushima, and praised the "remarkable progress on decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi since his last visit two years ago."

19/12/2022

Fukushima: Japan prepares to discharge water from the plant into the sea

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Japan prepares to discharge Fukushima water into the sea

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Fukushima fishermen admit they are worried about the reputation of their products but insist they 'appreciate the efforts' of the Japanese government.

12/12/2022

Global Cybersecurity Forum: rethinking the global cyber order

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Global Cybersecurity Forum: rethinking the global cyber order

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY FORUM

Transcending borders and impacting every aspect of people's lives, the cyber landscape is more complex than ever before. The Forum sought to improve peace of mind for parents, business owners, and governments while serving justice to cyber criminals.

25/11/2022

Fighting Alzheimer's disease: Hong Kong's Science and Technology Parks

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Hong Kong's Science Park: the power of collaboration

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HONG KONG

The fight against Alzheimer's disease is just one of many innovative projects of the Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Parks research clusters known as InnoHK. Combining innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the collaboration of the world's scientific community.

19/09/2022

Hong Kong Embraces Art To Enrich Quality of Life

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Hong Kong Expands Art and Culture Venues

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HONG KONG

Hong Kong is increasing the number of its arts venues in an effort to enrich the quality of life. The new M+ museum of visual culture, is the centrepiece of the new West Kowloon Cultural District, and The Honk Kong Palace and Oi! project are all examples of Hong Kong new's cultural vision.

05/09/2022

Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

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Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABU DHABI DCT

The latest addition to Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital is an immersive, multi-sensory venue called teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Developed in conjunction with the Japanese art collective teamLab, the experimental, interactive 17,000 square metre space will be completed in 2024.

24/06/2022

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Free and open Indo-Pacific

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Toamasina port in Madagascar is being expanded, helped by funding and expertise from Japan

25/03/2022

Produce from Fukushima back on market as controls guarantee safety

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Strict controls help produce from Fukushima get back on the market

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Agriculture was hit hard by the Fukushima nuclear disaster and exports from the area collapsed. 11 years later, thanks to strict safety measures, they've resumed giving a much-needed boost to local producers and consumers.

23/03/2022

Digitisation and new tech to help regenerate rural areas in Japan

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Digitisation and new tech to help regenerate rural areas in Japan

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN

Faced with an ageing population, Japan is revitalising its regions, attracting new inhabitants and boosting life in rural areas.

22/02/2022

Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive

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Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HONG KONG

Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem.

15/11/2021

Rainforests in the DRC: "a solution" for climate change

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Rainforests in the DRC: "a solution" for climate change

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

The Congo Basin is home to the second-largest tropical forest on the planet. We take a look at how the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the help of the EU is helping to fight climate change and restore biodiversity there.

08/11/2021

Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem goes sky-high

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Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem goes sky-high

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HONG KONG

Small and medium-size businesses from Europe are a key part of Hong Kong’s economic ecosystem. In this episode of Spotlight Hong Kong, we hear their stories.

01/11/2021

How is life getting back to normal in Fukushima 10 years after the disaster?

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How is life getting back to normal in Fukushima 10 years after the disaster?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

The Kato family are farmers in Fukushima, they are one of the groups that suffered the most after the disaster 10 years ago because consumer confidence had collapsed. But now they say they don't see much apprehension over their produce and they're happy to be back home.

12/03/2021

Experts say Fukushima "is a completely different story" to Chernobyl

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Experts say Fukushima "is a completely different story" to Chernobyl

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Authorities behind the scenes of the Fukushima nuclear plant clean-up show where they're at with decommissioning and decontaminating. Experts say it's nothing like Chernobyl.

12/03/2021

10 years of decontamination - How the Japanese are handling Fukushima

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10 years of decontamination - How the Japanese are handling Fukushima

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

10 years ago, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, one of the largest in the world, was partially destroyed by a tsunami. Many inhabitants fled and a race against the clock to decommission and decontaminate began. But what's it like today?

09/03/2021

How Japan is using technology to make us feel closer during the COVID-19 pandemic

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How Japan uses technology to make us feel closer during the pandemic

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

Japan has been a world leader in electronics for decades. And this is proving valuable to help the country tackle the communication issues the Covid-19 pandemic has created, and solve the problem of isolation.

04/01/2021