Volunteer Manager Funding Scheme discontinued
A pilot fund to help social service agencies hire employees to manage volunteers has been discontinued. NCSS said the Volunteer…
Teo Chee Hean urges more people to join engineering sector
Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean has urged more people to join the engineering sector. He was speaking at the opening…
Language Elective Programme to be offered to upper secondary students
At the MOE Teachers’ Conference on May 28, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung announced the expansion of the Language Elective…
More Singaporeans now aware of pre-diabetes: Poll
More Singaporeans are now aware of the danger of pre-diabetes. A survey by the Health Promotion Board showed that 65…
Japan's capital spending spikes by 6.1%, in January-March quarter
In Japan, capital spending spiked 6.1 per cent in the January-March quarter, from the year earlier. This follows an expansion…
Financial industry urged to be more customer-focused and inclusive
The central banks of Singapore and San Francisco have called on the financial industry to be more customer-focused and inclusive.…
Observer on tackling marine pollution
ASEAN leaders pledged to fight marine pollution at a summit over the weekend. They adopted a declaration reaffirming their commitment…
MAS to issue up to five digital bank licences
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will be issuing up to five new digital…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas to clear protesters outside parliament
Hong Kong police fire tear gas to clear protesters outside the Legislative Council building shortly after midnight on Tuesday (Jul…
Customs officers find beer in container labelled 'fresh cabbages and potatoes'
On June 21, customs officers at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station discovered a refrigerated container containing 165 cartons and nearly 1600…
Singaporean man detained under ISA, 2 others issued with restriction orders
A Singaporean man has been detained under the Internal Security Act, for intending to go to Syria to join Islamic…
German chemical giant Evonik opens new plant in Singapore
A multi-million dollar plant that will help strengthen food security in Asia has opened in Singapore. The complex by German…
National Wages Council releases latest annual guidelines
The National Wages Council (NWC) released its latest guidelines on May 30. It has highlighted the role of training workers…
SingHealth receives S$40m donation for research and education
Singapore’s biggest public healthcare cluster, SingHealth, has received a S$40 million donation from Ngee Ann Development for medical research and…
Inside the new Funan mall: An urban farm and indoor bike path in Singapore's CBD
You’ll be able to cycle inside the newly revamped Funan mall, visit its urban farm or lounge around in the…
Governance of large charities an area of focus in year ahead
Singapore’s Commissioner of Charities will put the spotlight on big charities in the coming year, especially those that take part…
SGSecure@Workplaces: More than 60,000 companies have registered representatives
More than 60000 companies have registered representatives under the Government’s SGSecure@Workplaces programme. This was done within the first year of…
Hong Kong protesters leave Legislative Council building
After storming and occupying the Hong Kong Legislative Council on Monday (Jul 1) evening, protesters left the parliament chamber at…
Singapore's manufacturing sector contracts in May
Singapore’s manufacturing sector contracted in May, after expanding for 32 consecutive months. This is according to the latest Purchasing Managers’…
Deadline for Hyflux's binding agreement with Utico extended to Jun 27
The deadline for Hyflux to sign a binding agreement with Utico, a utility firm from the United Arab Emirates, has…
Why do dogs have "puppy eyes"?
A new study has found that pet dogs have evolved human-like eyebrow muscles to appeal to their masters, allowing them…
New SkillsFuture grant will give SMEs up to $10,000
Companies can soon apply for a $10000 subsidy to improve their workers’ skills. The Enhanced Productivity Solutions Grant is targeted…
Fund to help companies reduce industrial water usage
Companies can now tap on a fund to help them reduce the use of industrial water. Over the next three…
Ex-offenders need better support to help them reintegrate into society: Shanmugam
Speaking at a seminar organised by rehab group CARE, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said former offenders need a better…
Becoming Singapore heritage tour and MasterChef lunch | CNA Lifestyle Experiences
A privileged number of CNA Lifestyle’s Facebook followers and their guests got to explore the history of Singapore through its…
Jurong fire: Damping down operations to continue
Damping down operations at the site of the massive fire in Jurong on Jun 21 will continue. This refers to…
Digital banks to benefit micro-SMEs, under-served groups: Analysts
On June 28, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it will issue up to five digital bank licences, allowing…
New training programme for HR professionals in construction sector
It is not easy to attract and keep talent in the construction industry, but HR professionals in the sector will…
Singapore's core inflation eases to 1.3% in April
Singapore’s core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs, eased to 1.3 per cent on-year in April, the…
Undercover Asia: Philippines' children of the cybersex dens | Full episode
Paedophiles worldwide hunting for children to perform sex shows on webcams are homing in on the Philippines. It is the…
CNA | The Family Affair S2 | E03: For Better or For Worse
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
Real wages in private sector up 4.2% in 2018
More private-sector employees enjoyed a pay rise in 2018, as the economy improved. Wages were up 4.2 per cent on…
English football reigns supreme at two top showpiece events
English football is reigning supreme this year at two top showpiece events, the Europa League and Champions League. It is…
Pasir Gudang pollution: More than 270 students fall ill after schools reopen
All schools and factories in Pasir Gudang will be given gas detectors to help them monitor the air quality. This…
IMDA's CEO Tan Kiat How on Singapore's push towards a 5G ecosystem
Singapore has earmarked S$40 million to build up its 5G ecosystem, with the goal of becoming a 5G Innovation Hub.…
85,000 e-scooters registered as new regulations kick in
More than 85000 e-scooters have been registered with the Land Transport Authority since the start of 2019. Close to a…
'The People's Moon' project calls for submissions to mark moon landing anniversary
Come July 20, it will be 50 years since man first landed on the moon. And Singaporeans can get involved…
Hong Kong police respond to protesters storming into parliament
Hong Kong’s police fired tear gas early on Tuesday (Jul 2) to regain control of the city’s parliament after thousands…
CNA Luxury | Remarkable Living | E06: The weapon in my sushi
In this episode of Remarkable Living, meet a Japanese sushi chef who loves rotting fish, head to a legendary Viennese…
Pioneers of Caldecott Hill broadcast station launch book of 'untold stories'
Iconic moments in Singapore’s media industry have been compiled into a book. Titled On Air: Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill,…
Singaporean detained under Internal Security Act
One Singaporean has been detained under Singapore’s Internal Security Act, while two others have been issued with Restriction Orders. All…
South Korea to file WTO complaint after Japan restricts high-tech exports
South Korea said it intends to lodge a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO), after Japan imposed restrictions on…
How to make your clothes last longer | CNA Lifestyle
Your Guccis, Louis Vuittons and Hermes will thank you. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service:…
Construction of Esplanade's Waterfront Theatre begins
Construction has begun on the Esplanade’s newest performing arts venue, even although funding is still incomplete. Set to open in…
CNA | The New Silk Road S4 | E02: How will China's New Silk Road shape Myanmar's economy?
The New Silk Road is China’s grand trillion-dollar strategy to link up 65 countries and 4.4 billion people. In this…
Environmental sustainability complements business growth: Amy Khor
Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources Amy Khor has said that environmental sustainability can and does…
Cycling in Kuala Lumpur's bicycle lanes during rush hour
Cycle in downtown Kuala Lumpur during evening rush hour? You must be crazy, a few locals told CNA’s Amir Yusof.…
Uber to offer submarine trips to Great Barrier Reef
Uber and the Queensland tourism board have teamed up to offer submarine trips to Australia’s underwater icon, the Great Barrier…
Women's World Cup: England vs US game builds excitement
In England, excitement is building up ahead of the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup on July 3. England will…
US, Google restrictions on Huawei: Analysis
The US government has put Huawei on its export blacklist, and Google has blocked the Chinese tech company from accessing…
Deepfakes major talking point at Interpol World conference
Deepfakes, or AI-manipulated videos, are one of the newest ways false information is spread. So how can the police better…
US-China trade war: China-US trade talks to go ahead, despite tweets from Trump
China has confirmed that trade talks with the US will go ahead this week. That’s despite it looking like negotiations…
Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out at Grand Hyatt hotel
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Grand Hyatt hotel in the Orchard Road area after a fire broke out…
CNA | The Family Affair S2 | E02: Being Dad and Mum
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
CNA | The Family Affair S1 | E03: Growing Pains
NEW SEASON PREMIERING 24 JUNE. WATCH IT FIRST AT https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 … source
Most won't need to worry after proposed law on online falsehoods is passed: Shanmugam
The people who need to be concerned are those who profit from and peddle in falsehoods … Most people don’t…
Malaysia's PH government has fulfilled 40% of its campaign pledge: Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says his government has fulfilled forty per cent of its campaign pledges. The comment…
CNA | The Family Affair S3 | E03: Difficult Decisions
NEW SEASON PREMIERING 24 JUNE. WATCH IT FIRST AT https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 … source
CNA | The Family Affair S3 | E02: Teenage Angst
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
UN investigator reports possible fresh war crimes in Myanmar
The United Nations hurled a fresh accusation at security forces and insurgents in Myanmar. An investigator said their actions in…