Third Turkish National Arrested in Malaysia
Three Turkish nationals have been arrested in Malaysia over the past week for reportedly being threats to national security. source
Regional ferry operators to provide better life jackets by end-2019
As part of a new initiative to improve safety at sea, regional ferry operators will be required to provide better life jackets by the end of 2019, Singapore’s maritime ……
27 Feb 2014: Interview with Claire Chiang
Do women take enough risks? A conference seeks to explore this topic and other issues facing women in Singapore. Joining us in studio to share her thoughts, … source
South Korea: Homosexuality remains a taboo subject
While a growing number of younger South Koreans are starting to accept homosexuality in their country, the majority of Koreans still consider it to be a taboo … source
SINGAPORE: Changing consumer preferences to help boost the economy
Shoppers in Southeast Asia are developing a taste for greater sophistication and quality. Observers said such changing consumer preferences are set to provide … source
“MINT” nations: The economies of Nigeria and Turkey at a glance
Channel NewsAsia takes a closer look at the economies of Nigeria and Turkey which, along with Mexico and Indonesia, are countries of the so-called “MINT” … source
SINGAPORE: Lucasfilm opens new state-of-the-art premises
A new Disney-animated movie similar to the 2011 film “Rango” is set to get a made-in-Singapore stamp. This was revealed at the opening of the Sandcrawler, … source
18 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Animal welfare issues under scrutiny in recent months
Animal cafes are gaining popularity, while the population of strays continues to be an area of concern. Meanwhile in November, amendments were made to … source
Decades old hair regulation in Thailand soon to be abolished
Thailand’s Education Ministry says it will abolish a decades-old regulation on school children’s hairstyles that requires them to keep short hair. Boys no longer … source
Senegal coach Cisse gets contract extension, tasked to reach 2019 AFCON final
Senegal’s football federation has extended the contract of national coach Aliou Cisse by a year but added that he has been assigned a mission to reach the final … source