Asia Tonight: News in brief June 24
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, June 24: – US President Donald Trump to visit South Korea after G20 Summit in…
Asia Tonight: News in brief June 26
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, June 26: – Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang cleared of misconduct conviction – Thai…
8 arrested in murder case after man collapses at Orchard Towers
Six men and two women in their twenties were arrested in connection with a murder at Orchard Towers. CCTV footage…
Operation to rehome fish including rare Arapaimas in Singapore
A group of volunteers led by local farm OnHand Agrarian has been working to transfer fish from a pond in…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Jun 27
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 27: – Johor officials take action against 38 factories over pollution crisis – Vaccination…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief June 28
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, June 28: – Hottest day on record in France amid Europe heatwave – Sultan of…
South Korean actress charged for eating endangered clams in Thailand
South Korean actress Lee Yeol-eum has been charged for eating endangered clams in Thailand, while on a reality TV show.…
Najib Razak's stepson Riza Aziz charged with money laundering, pleads not guilty
Hollywood producer Riza Aziz, who is also the stepson of Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak, has been slapped with…
Hong Kong police expected to make more arrests following protests
Hong Kong police are expected to make more arrests following weeks of protests in the city. So far, 13 people…
Chinese military to get control of Victoria Harbour pier in Hong Kong
The Chinese military looks set to gain control of the prime waterfront land in Hong Kong, even as anti-Beijing protests…
Trump, Xi to meet at G20 summit amid escalating trade war
A review on the events that have led up to an escalating US-China trade war and an upcoming meeting between…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief June 24
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, June 24: – Union Gas monitoring supply of bottled Liquefied Petroleum Gas after Jurong fire…
Fire breaks out at Ang Mo Kio central
Fire broke out at Block 720 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 on Friday (Jul 5) afternoon. The Singapore Civil Defence…
South Korea warns Japan of countermeasures over restriction on high-tech exports
South Korea’s economic policy chief has warned Japan of possible countermeasures if Tokyo does not withdraw the restriction on exports…
Asia Tonight: News in brief July 2
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 2: – US officials probe secret Border Patrol Facebook group that mocked migrants –…
Student protesters reject offer by HK chief executive to hold talks
Hong Kong student protesters have rejected an offer by Chief Executive Carrie Lam to hold talks, amid massive opposition to…
Heavy rains in Japan force more than a million to evacuate
More than a million people on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu were ordered to evacuate as heavy rains continued…
Hong Kong protests: The morning after demonstrators storm the Legislative Council
Scenes of destruction, scattered debris the morning after protesters stormed Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. CNA’s Wei Du reports from the…
Hong Kong protesters and police clash ahead of anniversary ceremony
Protesters and police face off in Hong Kong as authorities use pepper spray to disperse demonstrators. For the latest updates:…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief July 5
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, July 5: – China has made its first yuan bond sale in Macau – UK’s…
Asia Tonight: News in brief July 3
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 3: – Indonesian parliament delays approval for a levy on plastic bags again –…
Asia Tonight: News in brief July 1
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 1: – Landslides triggered by Japan’s torrential rain – At least 33 killed after…
Iran's uranium stockpile exceeds 300kg limit: Report
As US-Iran tensions soar, reports say Tehran has exceeded its 300kg limit on its enriched uranium stockpile, defying the 2015…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief July 3
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 3: – Japan Prime Minister says sales tax will not rise beyond 10% –…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief July 5
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 05: – Further measures in Australia to stimulate economic growth – French official says…
Asia Tonight: News in brief July 5
News Briefs on Asia Tonight July 5: – Southern California rocked by 6.4-magnitude earthquake – Cities across US celebrate Independence…
Conversation With: Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO | Full episode
After coming under fire for enabling hate speech and spambots, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admits the company “should have and…
Kitchen Stories: Tim Ho Wan founding chefs' favourite dim sum | CNA Lifestyle
Find out from Mak Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung, the founding chefs of Tim Ho Wan, why the rice…
The Sydney chef feeding diners fish hearts and livers | Remarkable Living
How Josh Niland, chef-owner of Saint Peter, is encouraging Sydneysiders to expand their culinary horizons when it comes to all…
Budget 2019: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat outlines key themes
Budget 2019 is a strategic plan to build a strong and united Singapore, said Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on…
Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam and Garrett Hedlund on the red carpet in Singapore | CNA Lifestyle
Triple Frontier stars Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam and Garrett Hedlund hit the red carpet in Singapore on Friday (Mar 8)…
A tribute to Karl Lagerfeld | CNA Lifestyle
German-born designer Karl Lagerfeld died at the age of 85 on Feb 19. Here’s a look at how he rose…
Legacy of IM Pei, a master builder and maestro architect
The legacy that renowned Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei has left behind is one that encompasses everything from commercial skyscrapers to…
Faster, cheaper building of future bathrooms using 3D-printed technology
Bathrooms for housing units could soon be constructed faster and cheaper using 3D printing technology. Researchers have, for the first…
54 of 233 escalators on two oldest lines fully refurbished: SMRT
Rail operator SMRT said it has fully refurbished 54 escalators on the North-South and East-West Lines. This is about one-quarter…
Singapore biennial maritime defence show IMDEX will be largest yet: Organisers
Some of the world’s largest and most high-tech navy ships have docked in Singapore for a biennial maritime defence show.…
CNA | The Family Affair S4 | Trailer
A brand new season of The Family Affair. Watch it first online on 24 June 2019 here: https://cna.asia/family-affair Watch, laugh…
Sights and sounds at Vivid Sydney festival | CNA Lifestyle
It’s that time of year again when Sydney dazzles with light. As part of its annual Vivid Sydney festival, the…
Jalan Buroh fire: Thick smoke as seen from Pandan Reservoir
Plumes of black smoke can be seen from Pandan Reservoir as firefighters battled a massive blaze at Jalan Buroh in…
Central Narcotics Bureau using new technology in fight to keep Singapore drug-free
The Central Narcotics Bureau now has an app to help drug enforcement officers solve cases more efficiently, and it is…
Great Singapore Sale 2019 to focus more on experiential offerings
The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) 2019 has started, but those expecting a similar experience to previous editions of the long-running…
Did you know your recycled Nespresso capsules are used to grow organic vegetables? | CNA Lifestyle
Nespresso’s sustainability drive has resulted in a partnership with vertical farm Sky Greens in Lim Chu Kang. Around 500kg of…
Price of Bitcoin surges after Facebook unveils Libra
Bitcoin is easing back its gains, after it reached an 18-month high on the weekend of June 22-23. The cryptocurrency…
Tightened security in Jakarta ahead of ruling over election dispute
Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed throughout the Indonesian capital of Jakarta ahead of a court ruling…
Both US, China should make compromises in trade talks: Chinese minister
China’s Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen told the media on June 24 that preparations are well underway for the G20…
Pest control firms see stronger demand for services as dengue cases spike
Pest control companies in Singapore are seeing a surge in demand for their services to get rid of mosquitoes as…
Damaged cables cause 20-minute power outage in Yishun
Power supply in parts of Yishun was briefly disrupted on the afternoon of June 21. It went down at 4.30pm,…
Thai zoo welcomes 4 meerkat babies
A zoo in Songkhla, southern Thailand, has just welcomed four new baby meerkats. (Video: Reuters) For more: https://cna.asia/2IdrBtA Subscribe to…
Trade negotiators "exchange opinions" on trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Top trade negotiators from China and the US have spoken by phone, ahead of talks this week between their leaders…
Man charged with murdering his two-year-old daughter
A man has been charged with murdering his two-year-old daughter on Father’s Day. Johnboy John Teo, 35, was charged in…
Japan-US relations: Observer on implications of Washington's "trade imbalance" with Tokyo
Senior Associate Professor Stephen Nagy from the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University in Tokyo…
More than 400,000 welcome folders to be mailed to Merdeka Generation
More than 400000 Merdeka Generation welcome folders are going out in the post to seniors who were born in the…
Malaysia on alert following African swine fever outbreak in other Asian countries
Malaysian authorities are stepping up precautionary measures against African swine fever amid an outbreak in several Asian countries. Officials have…
Johor pollution crisis: Stern action will be taken against culprits, says PM Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said stern action will be taken against culprits behind the pollution crisis in the southern…
112 kerbside parking lots in CBD fitted with sensors ahead of trial
A total of 112 kerbside parking lots in the CBD are being fitted with sensors before a six-month trial begins…
CNA announces new initiatives as it turns 20
What’s next for CNA as it celebrates 20 years in news? Mediacorp chairman Niam Chiang Meng announces a new programme…
Hyflux gets deadline extension to report financial results, hold AGM
Hyflux has been given another few months by the Singapore Exchange to report its 2018/19 financial results, as well as…
New model for Home Team to guide leaders on what is expected of them
The Home Team Centre for Leadership will be launching a new model to guide leaders on what is expected of…
Despite longest-ever talks, EU leaders fail to agree on top jobs
Despite marathon overnight talks that lasted more than 20 hours, European Union leaders have suspended deliberations on who should next…
NParks, Temasek Foundation embark on dragonfly study
The National Parks Board and Temasek Foundation have embarked on a one-and-a-half year study on dragonflies in Singapore to find…