S Africa youth skateboarding out of trouble

Published 24 December 2012 00:13

In South Africa, kids from poor neighbourhoods are often exposed to crime at an early age. But a group of children are taking up a new sport to keep themselves off the streets and out of trouble. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports.

Hardship in Hong Kong for China's migrants

Published 23 December 2012 06:35

A new study shows poverty affects more than a third of families that move from mainland China to Hong Kong. The situation is even worse for single parents without any family or support. Al Jazeera's Stephanie Scawen reports.

World Bank upbeat on Asia's 2013 prospects (3:04)

Dec. 24 - Despite risks such as hot money inflows and an investment slowdown in China, World Bank chief economist for East Asia Bert Hofman believes the region is set to post solid growth next year