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Delve into Hong Kong: A dynamic city of finance and culture
In partnership with Hong Kong
Join us as we check out Hong Kong's cultural and financial top spots, taking in the sights and experiences the city has to offer.
Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District: a must for art enthusiasts
In partnership with Hong Kong
From Cantonese Opera to auctions of some of the best contemporary art collections... Discover Hong Kong’s booming art and cultural scene in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Japan keeps culture alive during the pandemic
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
We take a look at the ways Japan is getting its traditional theatre performances known as Kabuki out to audiences during the pandemic. Then we go for a stroll to an open-air art festival specially adapted to COVID times.
How Japan is assisting foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Across the world, people are adjusting to the 'new COVID-19 normal’. The economic and social landscape in Japan, as elsewhere, looks very different now. We look at how Japan is facing the challenges of life during a pandemic through the stories of people on the ground.
How Hong Kong used homegrown tech to fight COVID-19
In partnership with Hong Kong
Hong Kong had already experienced the SARs outbreak. So it was ready and prepared when COVID-19 struck. It acted swiftly with health and safety measures, but also with a lot of homegrown tech, to contain the outbreak
Olympic and Paralympic Games giving Japan a recovery boost
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
In this episode of Spotlight, Euronews’ Charlotte Kan finds out why next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo is being called Japan’s ‘Reconstruction Games’.
Hong Kong's new business and cultural normal
In partnership with Hong Kong
As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, Spotlight explores how Hong Kong's start-up and cultural scene is adapting.
Welcoming the world: Japan's Olympic Host Towns
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Spotlight takes a look at the cities and towns across Japan fostering cultural exchanges with the rest of the world.
Japan's Paralympic Games aim to leave lasting legacy
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Spotlight explores the efforts being made in Japan to ensure the Paralympics have a lasting impact for those living with a disability.
Foundation promotes sustainable food production
In partnership with Barilla
The Barilla Foundation is trying to tackle the climate crisis by promoting sustainable food production.
The WTM: giving us a taste of travel experiences to be discovered
Thousands from the travel and tourism sectors are promoting all sorts of holiday destinations - ranging from capital cities to exotic islands, at the World Travel Market in London.
Find out what’s hot in tourism at London's 40th World Travel Market
Responsible tourism, adventure travel and reinventing luxury are just some of the highlights of the 40th edition of London's World Travel Market
Coal mines turned into culture mines is new business in Poland
In partnership with Polish National Foundation
The city of Katowice transitions to the future whilst remembering the past in this edition of Spotlight
Hong Kong’s proving it’s the place to be for high tech start-ups
In partnership with Brand Hong Kong
Together with the Science and Technology Park, Cyberport, where new ideas are developed, and the support of office space, finance and contacts from Hong Kong’s Productivity Council, businesses large and small are enjoying the benefits the city offers.
East meets West in Asia's cultural capital
In partnership with Brand Hong Kong
Hong Kong is becoming a main attraction for the art world, leveraging its potential as a cultural powerhouse with a new purpose-built arts district.
Technology and sustainability the big themes at Berlin's ITB travel trade show
In partnership with ITB Berlin Convention
Technology and sustainability topped this year's ITB travel trade show in Berlin. In this episode of Spotlight Euronews speaks to the delegates and exhibitors from several countries about the changes currently taking place in the travel industry and the tourism trends for the year ahead.
New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta
In partnership with Hong Kong Tourism Board
New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta
The sustainable holiday hotspots
In this episode of Spotlight euronews reports from the World Travel Market 2018 in London to see how sustainable and ethical travel is changing the face of the tourism industry.
Shanghai: the beating heart of China
In partnership with Shanghai tourism
Shanghai is the financial mecca of China and lately has put innovation as a top strategic goal turning it into a "go to" place for innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups
Bulgaria, an emerging tourist destination
Sharing borders with Greece, FYR Macedonia and Serbia, Romania and Turkey, Bulgaria has plenty to offer to the visitor.
Bulgaria: Open for business
The Bulgarian economy is growing at a stunning pace and exports are booming, while its business-friendly environment and well-educated local workforce are a magnet for foreign investments. More and more foreign companies are going there, making significant investments.
There's more to Hong Kong than meets the eye
In one of the cities with the highest population density in the world, how does Hong Kong chill out? Come with us and tour the city’s greenbelts, go sailing, play culture vulture. And see why expats make it their home.
Hong Kong: Driving growth in a leading global financial hub
Hong Kong is a magnet for worldwide talent, where professional dreams come true
Spotlight on the future of transport in Poland
The success of economies in the future will depend on how well they adapt to new modes of mobility, as well as storing the energy needed to drive them