Five cases of measles reported at two dormitories
Five Bangladeshi workers at two different dormitories fell ill with measles this month, but the Health Ministry said the cases…
Digital payments taking off in Indonesia
Digital payments are taking off in Indonesia, with Indonesians slowly warming up to the idea of becoming a cashless society.…
Government, academia can work together to tackle range of issues: Ong Ye Kung
Singapore’s Education Minister Ong Ye Kung said the government and academia can work together more closely to tackle issues ranging…
Patients from Metta Hospice Care and SGH visit Istana
Fifteen elderly patients from Metta Hospice Care and SGH visited the Istana and were hosted by President Halimah Yacob. They…
US Fed's dovish outlook boosts stocks, currencies across Asia
The US Federal Reserve’s dovish outlook boosted stocks and currencies across Asia on Jun 20. Subscribe to our channel here:…
Man pours water on Baidu CEO's head at conference
Chinese tech giant Baidu kicked off its annual artificial intelligence conference. But Baidu’s chief executive Robin Li was interrupted by…
ASEAN and its partners should work to preserve multilateralism: Maliki Osman
Senior Minister of State for Defence Maliki Osman has called on ASEAN and its partners to go beyond tackling common…
Hyflux clarifies meeting with potential investor Utico
Hyflux has clarified the discussion it had with potential investor Utico. The water treatment company said the meeting with Utico…
MOH reviewing feedback from public consultation on ways to cut sugar intake
The Health Ministry is reviewing feedback from a public consultation on ways to cut Singaporeans’ sugar intake, particularly from pre-packaged,…
Start-ups to benefit from new matchmaking initiative
ASEAN start-ups can expect to secure investments from investors through matchmaking sessions called Deal Fridays. This is a new initiative…
Orchard Towers: 18 police raids conducted, 76 vice workers arrested in 2018
In Parliament on August 5, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Home Affairs Amrin Amin said it was unlikely that new public…
EU leaders to meet in Brussels to discuss climate goals
European Union leaders will convene in Brussels on Jun 20 to haggle over how ambitious their climate goals should be…
New programme offers specialised training for Singaporeans in hospitality sector
Singaporeans who are keen to join the hospitality industry can now get specialised training. Applicants can be of any age…
Trump-Kim summit: Kim Jong Un arrives in Vietnam
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Vietnam by train on Tuesday (Feb 26), ahead of his second summit…
Mediation treaty shows countries' support for rules-based international order: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said at a gala dinner on Aug 7 that he was heartened by the…
Lawyer linked to missing S$33M faces 13 more charges
The lawyer who allegedly went missing with S$33 million of clients’ money now faces 13 more charges of forgery. He…
Q2 earnings of OCBC, UOB beat estimates
Singapore’s OCBC and UOB have reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. However, analysts anticipate a more challenging second half as … source
Jokowi sets 6% growth target for second term
Indonesian President Joko Widodo set a target of at least 6 per cent growth in his second term in office.…
CNA | On The Red Dot | S8 E06 – Makan and Migrants: Bringing Bingsu to Singapore
Korean siblings Chris and Joyce opened their trendy Korean dessert café in 2015. Here’s how they draw inspiration from the…
Jalan Buroh fire: Blaze involved hundreds of LPG cylinders
The raging fire at Jalan Buroh which broke out on Friday (Jun 21) hundreds of LPG cylinders, the largest number…
First look inside the new Raffles Hotel Singapore | CNA Lifestyle
Singapore’s Grand Old Dame officially reopened its doors on August 1. The 132-year-old hotel, whose guests have included the likes…
Singapore police investigating rap video over offensive content
Singapore police are investigating the people behind an online video that insults Chinese Singaporeans, uses four-letter words and vulgar gestures,…
Several airlines divert flights to avoid Iranian airspace
Major airlines, including Singapore Airlines, are diverting some flights to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after US aviation…
Where will Indonesia's new capital be? A look at contenders to replace Jakarta
The Indonesian government has almost finished a feasibility study into the relocation of the country’s administrative core away from Jakarta.…
Malaysia's bubble tea craze: Will the bubble soon burst?
Malaysia has seen a gamut of bubble tea brands, both big and small, open up shop across the country. But…
CNA | Talking Point | E06 – A day in Singapore with vlogger Nas Daily
Popular vlogger Nas Daily has drawn mixed reactions with his effusive praise of Singapore in his videos. Talking Point host…
Cleaning robots that can 'wink' and 'joke' to start work Singapore by March 2020
These cleaning robots can mop, scrub, “wink”, climb ramps and more. The company behind them, LionsBot International, says they will…
At least six dead, 200 injured in Indonesia's post-election unrest
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has warned that he will not tolerate people who disturb the security of the country. He…
Indonesian village becomes dumping ground for plastic waste
After China stopped taking imports of the world’s plastic waste, villages in Southeast Asia, including this one in Indonesia, have…
Former Chinese premier Li Peng dies at 90
Former Chinese premier Li Peng has died in Beijing at the age of 90. Chinese state broadcaster Xinhua reported that…
CNA | The Last Rites | E02: Death For A Living
In Taiwan, death is the stage for an intriguing form of show business. We follow two icons of Taiwan’s grief…
Protests in Hong Kong grow violent on handover anniversary
Thousands of protesters have surrounded Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo), after smashing the building’s glass doors and walls. That prompted…
Fire breaks out at Boon Lay HDB block
Fierce flames seen after a fire broke out at a Boon Lay HDB flat on Monday night (Jul 15). Six…
Dozens dead after fatal fire at KyoAni animation studio in Japan
A massive blaze engulfed animation studio KyoAni in Kyoto on Thursday morning (Jul 18), killing more than 30 people. Prime…
British PM May holds emergency meeting over seized UK oil tanker
British Prime Minister Theresa May is holding an emergency Cobra meeting with high-level ministers and security officials, to discuss how…
AFCON 2019: DRC targets finale
As the African Cup of Nations draws closer, the Democratic Republic of Congo gears up with all optimism to face…
Young Nigerian coders create robots [Sci tech]
If you hate folding clothes after ironing, then this might get you excited this day. Here’s some good news for…
Gambia justifies release of confessed hitmen who killed for Jammeh
Three ex-army officers in Gambia, who told a truth commission they participated in killings ordered by former president Yahya Jammeh,…
Mauritius Leaks: how 'treasure island' profits off its neighbours [Business]
On Tuesday this week, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released confidential documents showing how Mauritius has benefited from its…
AFCON 2019: Senegal, Tunisia face-off in semi-final
Senegal has never been close to the finals of the African Cup of Nations after 17 years in its history.…
Malawi's president asks voters to hand him second and final term
Malawi’s president Peter Mutharika on Sunday officially launched his re-election campaign, asking voters to hand his Democratic Progressive Party another…
Burundi frees girls who defaced president, warns parents
Following an international outcry and widespread ridicule over the detention of three schoolgirls who scribbled on President Pierre Nkurunziza’s picture…
Cameroon separatists accused of torture [The Morning Call]
Separatist groups active in Cameroon’s English speaking regions are being accused of torture and abuse against civilians. According to the…
Malawi's president holds final rally ahead of elections
Malawian President Peter Mutharika made a final plea to voters on Saturday, promising to develop the country “beyond recognition” if…
Nigeria agrees to join Africa free trade zone
The continent’s biggest economy, Nigeria announced on Wednesday that it would sign the Africa free trade agreement at the coming…
A.U calls for int'l actions to address DRC Ebola outbreak
The African Union on Friday called for urgent international actions to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
Abiy talks tough in coup aftermath, vows to protect Ethiopia's sovereignty
Ethiopia’s prime minister has issued a strong warning to anyone who would plot to topple his government, following a coup…
Africa's progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS [The Morning Call]
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is calling for greater urgency and more funding in the fight against…
Tunisian PM bans face veils in public institutions after bombing
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed has banned the wearing of the niqab, the full face veil, in public institutions for…
Zambian govt newspaper publishes in Chinese Mandarin [The Morning Call]
On Tuesday morning, patrons of Zambia’s state-owned newspaper, Times of Zambia, found more than the usual English they expected in…
Kenyan becomes first African to win Global Teacher Prize
A Kenyan Science teacher, Peter Tabichi on Sunday won the 2019 Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize, as recognition for turning…
Scientists record breakthrough in HIV treatment [The Morning Call]
A significant breakthrough may have been recorded in the search for effective treatment and cure for the deadly HIV virus.…
MTN Nigeria debuts with $6.5b listing in Nigeria Stock Exchange
MTN Nigeria, owned by South Africa’s MTN Group, on Thursday listed in Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in a N2 trillion…
DRC: Record 26 Ebola deaths in single day
Congolese health authorities have announced a record 26 deaths for Sunday alone among those affected by the Ebola epidemic in…
Ethiopian airlines set to inaugurate 5-star hotel
The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, a five-star hotel by Ethiopian airlines will be officially inaugurated on January 28 in Addis Ababa,…
Mauritania frees blogger sentenced to death over Facebook post
Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed Mkhaitir, a blogger sentenced to death in 2014 has been freed by authorities in Mauritania, press…
WHO reject Sudan's report on death toll of protesters, June 2019
The official Sudanese announcement that 61 people have died in anti-Government protests in the capital, Khartoum, this month, is likely…
Cris Carter predicts Zeke could miss the first game this year for Cowboys | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright discuss Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout from the Dallas Cowboys. Hear why he believes the Cowboys are…
Brian Westbrook weighs in on Carson Wentz being compared to Tom Brady | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Brian Westbrook reacts to Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Carson Wentz being compared to New England Patriots Tom Brady. Plus, what can…
Is the Cowboys Big 3 of Dak, Zeke and Amari overrated? | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Brian Westbrook discuss if the Dallas Cowboys Big 3 are overrated. Hear why Broussard and…