Long queues at banks for commemorative S$20 note
Snaking queues formed outside Singapore’s major banks on Jun 10, as the public tried to get their hands on a…
CNA | Talking Point | E02 – Is Singapore facing an impending rat outbreak?
Reports of rat sightings are making headlines in the news and on social media. Is Singapore facing an impending rat…
US-China trade war: Investors brace for retaliation from China after failed talks
Most Asian stock markets ended the day in the red, as investors braced for retaliation from China against the US…
Hong Kong leader rejects calls to step down
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has rejected calls for her resignation following a mass rally on Jun 9. While…
PM Lee hopes US, China can find constructive way forward, cooperate on major issues
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hopes the US and China can find a constructive way forward and cooperate on major…
Jewel Changi Airport's Canopy Park, Sky Nets, slides and mazes: First look
We had a go on the new slides, bouncing nets and mazes at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. Here’s a first-hand…
Trump-Kim Summit in Vietnam: What to expect
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet in Hanoi on Feb 27 for their…
Theresa May resigns: Who is likely to replace her?
British Prime Minister Theresa May will step down as Conservative leader on Jun 7 on Friday (May 24) after a…
CNA | Talking Point | E07 – Plant-based "meat": Just a fad?
Plant-based “meats” are hailed as healthier and more environmentally-friendly than traditional meat. But are they really going to replace the…
Indonesia tsunami: Wave crashes into concert by local pop band Seventeen
Video circulating on social media shows the moment when a tsunami crashed into a concert at a resort in western…
[LIVE HD] Trump-Kim summit kicks off in Hanoi, Vietnam
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Hanoi, Vietnam for their second summit. They…
Hardening attitudes in US and China "worrying": PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong zoomed in on the hardening of attitudes in both the US and China against each…
Celebrities, politicians join members of the public at the wake of Aloysius Pang
A huge crowd gathered at Aloysius Pang’s public memorial on Saturday (Jan 26) to bid their final farewell to the…
US-China trade war: Beijing accuses Washington of "naked economic terrorism"
As their trade war escalates, China has accused the United States of “naked economic terrorism”. Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Hanhui…
Malaysia's economic growth slows in Q1
Malaysia posted slower growth of 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of the year, down from the fourth quarter…
Singapore army unveils its first fully-digitalised armoured fighting vehicle
The Singapore army has introduced its latest armoured asset, a next-generation vehicle that promises to be deadlier, faster, and safer…
Singapore, New Zealand formally establish Enhanced Partnership
Singapore and New Zealand have formally established an Enhanced Partnership to bolster cooperation. This came after five rounds of negotiations.…
US-China trade war: Trade talks set to kick off amid threats, accusations
High stakes trade talks are set to kick off in Washington. But negotiations are poised on the brink of collapse…
Champions For Change | Producing Sustainable Food Source In Vietnam
Vietnam’s Cricket One, run by Nam Dang and Bicky Nguyen, is turning to crickets as an alternative protein to help…
US-China trade war: Deal will be made "when the time is right", Trump tweets
US President Donald Trump has defended his trade war with China. In a series of tweets, Trump said a deal…
Trump-Kim relationship ahead of second summit in Vietnam
Ahead of the second Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam, Channel NewsAsia’s Yvonne Chan takes a look at the relationship between US…
Budget 2019: S$1.1b Bicentennial Bonus introduced
A S$1.1 billion Bicentennial Bonus was introduced on Monday (Feb 18) as the Government shares surpluses with Singaporeans. Finance Minister…
The story of Kampong Glam’s famous teh sarbat stall | CNA Lifestyle
With a new owner, name, signboard and Instagram account, the popular Bhai Sarbat stall along Bussorah Street is ready for…
New aviation medical centre for pilots, air traffic controllers launched
With demand for air travel expected to grow, more support is needed for aviation professionals as they face increasing workloads…
Najib Razak arrives at court for start of corruption trial
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrived at court on Wednesday (Apr 3) for the start of his corruption trial…
Protests in Hong Kong ahead of extradition Bill debate
Hong Kong braced for mass strikes on Wednesday (Jun 12) after thousands braved thunderstorms overnight to stage a wave of…
Young Singaporeans' views being sought on rejuvenating Somerset area
Young Singaporeans are being consulted on how to rejuvenate the Somerset area. The first of many engagement sessions to turn…
Thailand votes: Election Commission announces 149 party-list seats
Thailand’s Election Commission has released names of the 149 MPs that will occupy party-list seats. This, after a court ruled…
Malaysian government has made "tremendous progress" in showing fight against corruption: Observer
Speaking at the one year anniversary of Pakatan Harapan in power, Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he is…
CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E02: Trouble at Home
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015. In the second episode of Don’t Call Us Poor,…
More bodies found after Hungary lifts capsized tourist boat
Hungarian police have recovered at least four bodies, following an operation to lift the sightseeing boat that sank in a…
CNA | Champions for Change | A South Korea Smartwatch For The Blind
In South Korea, Eric Kim has developed a Braille smartwatch for the blind and visually impaired. To mark its 20th…
Christchurch shootings: Singaporean living in the area describes lockdown
Hana Saemon, a Singaporean living in Christchurch, describes the lockdown of the area following shooting incidents on Friday (Mar 15).…
US-China ties: China issues warning to students seeking to study in the US
China has issued an official warning to students seeking to study in the US. The Ministry of Education urged students…
Fewer credit cards issued in Singapore
Fewer credits cards have been issued in Singapore over the past five years. Latest official figures for April show a…
OPEC nearing deal to extend oil supply-cutting agreement: Saudi Arabia
OPEC is close to agreeing to extend an oil supply-cutting pact beyond June, according to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid…
The doctor of Tanglin Halt retires after 55 years of service
Dr Chan Khye Meng started Meng’s Clinic at Tanglin Halt in 1964. Since then, he’s become a familiar face to…
Sweet Science Saturday: Fury vs. Schwarz Headlines ESPN+ Top Rank Boxing Triple-Header
IBF Featherweight Champion Josh Warrington defends his belt against unbeaten challenger Kid Galahad – 3pm ET from England Twin Rising…
COMMENTARY: Mayor Dyer and Chief Mina Accused of Excessive Force in Lawsuit: What Has Changed?
By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor Dyer and Mina “supported, justified, condoned, and otherwise ratified” Orlando police officers David Cruz’s…
Democrats Hold Hearing on White Supremacy
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia House Democrats on Tuesday, June 4, grilled officials from the FBI and Department…
Acting US Defense Secretary urges North Korea to engage productively in nuclear talks
Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has urged North Korea to engage productively in nuclear talks. He reiterated Washington’s will…
Taxi licences hit two-year high
More people are picking up licences that allow them to drive both taxis and private-hire vehicles, even as the number…
6 dead in Jakarta after police, protesters clash in post election results riots
Following the announcement of Indonesian election results, protests that started peacefully on Tuesday (May 21) turned violent in the evening,…
CNA | The Family Affair S1 | E02: Secrets In The Family
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This programme first aired on TV in 2016. What happens when secrets are found out? A husband…
CNA turns 20
How Channel NewsAsia has evolved its storytelling and coverage to help viewers better understand Asia. The news provider is now…
CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E01: Life in Bukit Merah
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015. Don’t Call Us Poor is a groundbreaking series on…
Students call for NUS to be held accountable for sexual misconduct in wake of Monica Baey case
Students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) on Thursday (Apr 25) called for the school to take responsibility for…
Art benefactors or opioid billionaires? Meet the Sackler family | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
New court documents suggest the wealthy Sackler family made billions from the drug OxyContin. The drug company they founded is…
Trump makes first state visit to U.K.
The largely ceremonial visit started with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla welcoming the Trumps before they met with Queen…
Liberals defend removing Wilson-Raybould and Philpott from caucus | Power & Politics
Liberal MPs are defending Justin Trudeau’s decision to remove Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the party caucus, saying the…
Investigating China's alleged influence campaign | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
Authorities say the Chinese Communist Party is running a massive influence campaign among Chinese nationals in Canada, spreading its message…
Kashechewan First Nation gets relocation deal | Power & Politics
Kashechewan First Nation, a flood-prone northern Ontario community, has reached an agreement with the federal and provincial governments to move…
Question Period: Opposition demands answers on SNC-Lavalin affair – April 5, 2019
Follow along as opposition parties question the Trudeau government in the House of Commons.Today the government faced questioning on the…
Ontario government to end free tuition for low-income students | Power & Politics
Ontario’s PC government is planning to end free tuition for low-income students and reduce tuition fees for colleges and universities…
Beijing censors mention of Tiananmen Square anniversary
Chinese social media services are on lockdown on the 30th anniversary of the government’s crackdown on student protesters in Tiananmen…
Canada's transport minister explains decision to ground 737 Max 8 (full press conference)
Transport Minister Marc Garneau explains why Canada is grounding all its Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft and banning the jet…
MPs call for housing subsidy for homeless veterans | Power & Politics
MPs from across party lines are calling on the government to create a housing subsidy to help end homelessness among…
Women in B.C. legislature told to cover bare arms | Power & Politics
At least three women have been told by the sergeant-at-arms to cover up their bare arms in the hallways of…
Studios threaten to boycott Georgia over abortion bill
Georgia’s “heartbeat” bill banning abortion in most cases is prompting Hollywood studios to look at moving their productions elsewhere. Such…
Trump breaks with Abe, dismisses North Korean missile test
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not “personally bothered” by recent short-range missile tests that North Korea conducted this…