Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Jurong industrial area in Singapore
Firefighters work into the evening trying to tackle a huge blaze at an industrial area in Jurong. Full story: https://cna.asia/2Nb0g0O…
Hong Kong protests: Protesters move from LegCo to police HQ
Protesters in Hong Kong returned to the streets on Friday (Jun 21), demanding the resignation of Carrie Lam. CNA’s Roland…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Jun 18
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 18: – At least 13 dead, nearly 200 injured in China earthquake – Third…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief June 13
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, June 13: – Alibaba has filed for Hong Kong listing: Source – South Korean chemicals…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jun 20
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jun 20: – Two Chinese self-driving start-ups granted permits to operate in California – Mitsubishi…
Japan issues tsunami warning after earthquake
Japan has issued a tsunami warning after a 6.5-magnitude quake hit off the coast of Yamagata. The Japan Meteorological Agency…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Jun 20
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 20: – Former Interpol chief pleads guilty to accepting bribes – Canada becomes first…
Severe flooding in Singapore engulfs roads, vehicles
Flash floods hit several areas in Singapore on Saturday (Nov 10), engulfing vehicles and gushing down roads. (Video: Lawrence Lau)…
Trump-Kim summit: Barricades up around St Regis Hotel
Headed to town this weekend? Take note of traffic restrictions in the Tanglin area as barricades go up ahead of…
Tsunami hits Indonesia causing widespread devastation
The moment a tsunami struck Indonesia’s coastal areas, causing devastation. More than 150 people have died and hundreds more have…
Pierre Png on being shirtless in Crazy Rich Asians | CNA Lifestyle
Singaporean Crazy Rich Asians actor Pierre Png speaks to CNA Lifestyle in Los Angeles and tells us what it feels…
Thai cave rescue: Diving through Tham Luang cave complex
Divers have to make their way through crevices as small as 38cm high and 72cm wide – just part of…
CNA Luxury | Remarkable Living | E08: Back to the future
In this episode of Remarkable Living, we see what it takes to keep a 140-year-old tradition of making tea caddies…
Thai cave rescue: Highlights from the Wild Boars' first public appearance
A packed crowd greeted the 12 Thai boys and their football coach at their first public appearance since they were…
Monkey steals money from toll booth worker in India
A monkey managed to steal about Rs. 5000 (US$70) after it climbed into a toll booth in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh,…
NTU team wins top awards at 10th Shell Eco-marathon Asia
Singapore swept the top awards at the recent 10th Shell Eco-marathon Asia held in Kuala Lumpur. The competition saw students…
Brexit negotiations between UK PM Theresa May, Labour party collapse
After six weeks of negotiations, Brexit talks between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the main opposition Labour party have…
Owner of Ghim Moh durian stall jailed for evading taxes, under-declaring income
One of the owners of a durian stall in Ghim Moh has been sentenced to three weeks’ jail and fined…
First glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan's royal baby
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, presented their bundle of joy to the media at Windsor Castle, within…
15% of Singaporeans will be obese in 5 years time if left unchecked: NHG report
The National Health Group report underlined the importance of tackling obesity early – in children’s diets. NHG quoted data, which…
Parliament debates Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill for a second day
On the second day of parliamentary debate on the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation (POFMA) Bill, MPs debated over…
SCDF trials new system to better fight oil tank fires
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is rolling out a new and more powerful system next year to fight oil tank…
Stem grafting for durians: How farmers grow Musang King trees from other saplings
A durian farmer demonstrates how he grafts the stem of a Musang King tree onto a sapling of another durian…
CNA | Champions For Change | Building Homes For The Orang Asli In Malaysia
In Malaysia, John-son Oei’s EPIC Collective is on a mission to build homes for the marginalised Orang Asli. To mark…
Opening of Ng Teng Fong CHI to allow for more innovative healthcare projects
More new and innovative healthcare projects could soon be in the pipeline with the opening of the new nine-storey Ng…
CNA | Champions for Change | Challenging Young Japanese Professionals To Give Back To Society
In Japan, Daichi Konuma is challenging societal norms and corporate values with his volunteer programmes. To mark its 20th anniversary…
Jewel Changi Airport's new attractions at Canopy Park – and airport-themed games at a new attraction
Jewel Changi Airport’s ticketed attractions – including its glass-bottomed Canopy Bridge, the Sky Nets, slides and mazes – open Jun…
Khaw Boon Wan presented Medal of Honour at NTUC May Day Awards
More than a hundred union leaders and tripartite partners were honoured at this year’s NTUC May Day Awards. They were…
SmartLaw Guild launched to encourage legal firms to adopt new technologies
Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran launched the SmartLaw Guild to encourage legal firms to adopt new technologies and…
HR Industry Transformation Advisory Panel formed to boost tech use in HR services
Tech capabilities in the HR industry are set to get a boost with the formation of the HR Industry Transformation…
Alfred Wallace and his trusted assistant to be immortalised in Bicentennial Commemoration
Commemorative Bicentennial plans are in place to put 200 years of Singapore’s biodiversity front and centre. Alfred Russel Wallace, one…
CNA | Talking Point | E08: When parents share too much about their children online
What are the hidden dangers when parents share too much about their kids on social media? Talking Point investigates. About…
24 operators to promote responsible gambling in week-long campaign
A week-long campaign to promote responsible gambling has been launched. 24 operators are participating this year, more than double the…
CNA | Champions for Change | A Cambodian Dreams Of A World Free Of Mines
In Cambodia, Richard Yim aims to protect deminers around the world with his robot. To mark its 20th anniversary in…
What do students learn in Thailand's "alternative schools"?
From hands-on lessons in the river, to teaching students to cook their own lunch as well as other survival skills,…
Local firms to get help from Alibaba Cloud programme to expand in Asia
Singapore businesses could soon get a digital boost from the biggest public cloud provider in the Asia-Pacific. The China Gateway…
Singapore to host video games trade fair in October 2020
Singapore is set to host the first-ever Asia leg of gamescom, the world’s largest trade fair for video games. The…
Singapore must stay united and diversify its economy: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said Singapore needs to stay united and focused, to tackle the challenges arising from…
US-China ties will define tenor of international relations for years to come: PM Lee
Wrapping up his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said US-China ties will define the tenor…
British PM May expected to announce resignation date soon
British Prime Minister Theresa May could announce her resignation date as soon as May 24, when she is due to…
Vietnam culls 2 million pigs to contain swine fever outbreak
Vietnam has now culled 2 million pigs to contain the outbreak of African swine fever. That is up from the…
The Successors: Sabrina Chao
Born into Privilege, we get up close and personal with Sabrina Chao, the heiress to Wah Kwong Maritime Transport, one…
LTA delays decision to issue licences to e-scooter sharing operators
The Land Transport Authority has delayed its decision to issue licences to e-scooter sharing operators to the third quarter of…
Indonesian film '27 Steps of May' sheds light on sexual violence against women
An Indonesian film about a gang-rape victim is looking to shed light on the trauma that survivors of sexual violence…
Trump inspects Japan's largest warship as he concludes four-day visit
US President Donald Trump inspected Japan’s largest warship with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on May 28. According to the Japanese…
DPM Heng tours Hong Kong's Science and Tech Park
Wrapping up his eight-day visit to China, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat visited Hong Kong’s Science and Tech Park.…
President Halimah, PM Lee send Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings
President Halimah Yacob has sent well-wishes to all Muslims ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The festive occasion is on May…
New York synagogue opens its doors to Muslims breaking fast
To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, a synagogue in New York has opened its doors to its Muslim brothers…
HIV data leak in Singapore: Trial of Mikhy Brochez begins in Kentucky court
An American charged with leaking 14200 names from Singapore’s HIV registry and threatening to disclose them more widely has had…
CNA | On The Red Dot | S8 E01 – Trouble Abroad: Filmmaker's trip to India goes horribly wrong
On this episode of On The Red Dot, young and upcoming filmmaker Bertrand Lee makes his first trip to India…
Man fined S$336,000 for insider trading
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has fined a man S$336000 for insider trading. Raphael Tham had sold shares in Auhua…
Singapore private home prices expected to hold steady: Experts
Private home prices in Singapore are expected to hold steady, even in the face of a smaller supply of new…
How to prevent motion sickness on holiday | CNA Lifestyle
Don’t like the drowsiness caused by motion sickness medicine? Try these non-medicated ways to quell nausea and giddiness on your…
Australia says gunman was on parole and well-known to police
Australian police said the gunman who shot and killed four people in Darwin was on parole and was known to…
Facilities for private jet passengers at Seletar Airport
Here’s a look inside Seletar Airport’s dedicated facility for private jet passengers, which can get them from kerbside to plane…
CNA | The Family Affair S1 | E05: Patching Up
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This programme first aired on TV in 2016. In the finale, compromises are made, and gaps are…
Two students tested positive for chikungunya after returning from Thailand
Two School of the Arts students who went on a school trip to Thailand were tested positive for chikungunya on…
NDP 2019 theme song: Our Singapore
Two familiar National Day Parade (NDP) songs will form the basis of this year’s theme song as the parade commemorates…
Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito performs main abdication ceremony
Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito performed the main ritual to hand over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son Naruhito on Tuesday…
How Singapore screens travellers with its new biometric system
Have trouble clearing immigration with your faint thumbprints? The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s new biometric system will have other ways…