Malaysia appoints Latheefa as anti-corruption chief
Malaysia has appointed a new anti-corruption agency chief. Civil rights lawyer Latheefa Koya will head the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)…
India hopes to develop diamond trading hub
India is hoping the diamond industry will be a gem in its strategy to deal with its high current account…
New rehab centre for stroke patients opens in Jurong
Stroke patients in Jurong now have a new rehabilitation centre in their neighbourhood. Stroke Support Station’s new facility is twice…
US, China defence chiefs hold talks amid escalating trade tensions
The US and China defence chiefs held talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, amid escalating…
Apple leaves iTunes behind as it harmonises software
Apple is pulling the plug on iTunes. It will kill the once groundbreaking platform to pave way for three more…
Hyflux granted fourth reprieve from creditors
Water treatment firm Hyflux has been granted a fourth reprieve from its creditors. Its court-approved debt moratorium was due to…
Key to invest in innovation, people and community: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said Singapore businesses must continue to invest in innovation, people and the community, so…
British Prime Minister Theresa May announces resignation
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative leader on Jun 7. In an…
Business communities to support expansion into ASEAN markets
Singapore firms looking to expand into ASEAN markets can now get a leg up with the help of other companies.…
Enterprises to get help to transform and grow in Ang Mo Kio and Bedok
Neighbourhood businesses look set to get a tech boost. This comes after a programme is being piloted in Ang Mo…
Burger & Lobster Singapore's exclusive sambal glazed lobster | CNA Lifestyle
The popular London luxe-casual eatery, which opens on May 23 at Jewel Changi Airport, spent two years tasting different sambal…
Australia cuts rates to historic low as economy slows
As widely expected, Australia’s central bank has slashed its main cash rate to a record low. It’s the first easing…
CNA | Talking Point | E01 – Why some women go overseas to seek fertility treatments
In a quiet neighbourhood just 10 minutes across the Causeway lies a cluster of fertility clinics which boasts Singaporean women…
UEFA Champions League and Europa League: English clubs make history by taking 4 final places
For the first time, all four finalists for Europe’s top two competitions, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League,…
Gunman apologises for mass shooting in Darwin
The gunman charged over a mass shooting in Darwin, Australia has apologised for the rampage that left four dead. Appearing…
New initiative to encourage transformation of hotel industry
Hoteliers can now tap on an online toolkit and access free workshops that help them redesign jobs. Called the Hotel…
Growing interest as gardeners turn food scraps into fertiliser
Back at home, a national movement to encourage gardening has borne fruit. Over 1400 community gardens have sprouted up since…
How to conserve Singapore's wildlife in an urban landscape
Despite having lost 90 per cent of original forest cover, Singapore is home to a large diversity of plants and…
From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience
Witness the key moments in 700 years of Singapore’s history, through a gripping mix of live performances and multimedia action.…
K pop stars Jung Joon young, Seungri arrive at police station for questioning
K-pop stars Seungri of BIGBANG and Jung Joon-young apologised outside a police station in Seoul on Thursday (Mar 14). Seungri…
Christchurch shootings suspect Brenton Tarrant appears in court
Brenton Tarrant, the primary suspect in the Christchurch shootings, appears in court on Saturday (Mar 16). For the full story:…
Collection of Raffles memorabilia donated to National Museum of Singapore
To commemorate Singapore’s bicentennial, Tang Holdings has donated a collection of holograph letters, books and Raffles memorabilia to the National…
NUS accepts review committee's recommendations for tougher penalties for sexual misconduct
The National University of Singapore’s Board of Trustees has accepted a review committee’s recommendations to implement tougher penalties for sexual…
Jewel Changi Airport: A virtual look at the key features of Singapore's new crown jewel
CNA’s Steve Lai takes a look at some of the key features of Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport – both inside…
Podiums at Tokyo 2020 Olympics to be made from recycled plastic
As part of a sustainability push, podiums at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be made from recycled plastic waste. Some…
New online marketplace helps seafood traders assess supply and demand
Singapore seafood traders can generate savings of at least 10 to 20 per cent, when they buy and sell products…
US warns of Islamic State expanding reach in Afghanistan
The US and Afghanistan are warning that Islamic State is finding new pastures in the remote mountains of Afghanistan after…
Canada plans to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his government intends to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. He…
Singapore's two sole bike-sharing operators plan expansion
Singapore bicycle-sharing firm Anywheel is ready to grow its fleet to 10 times its current size, beginning from July. It…
New enhancements introduced to President's Challenge Social Enterprise Awards
There will be changes to the Social Enterprise Awards under the 2019 President’s Challenge. A new award, called Social Enterprise…
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meet at Vladivostok summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to seek closer ties as they met face-to-face…
CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E03: A Second Chance
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015. Mother-of-six Salbiah Zaharudin comes clean on her history of…
CapitaLand sells stakes in three China malls for $589.2 million
Singapore stocks posted the biggest gains in Southeast Asia on June 11 , closing nearly 0.7% in the green. The…
Six convicted over rape and murder of eight-year-old girl in India
An Indian court has convicted six men over the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl last year. Three of…
More tech firms cutting ties with Chinese clients blacklisted by Washington
Tokyo Electron – the world’s third largest supplier of semiconductor equipment – has said that it will not supply to…
Christchurch shootings: Jacinda Ardern confirms more than 40 killed in terror attack
Forty nine people have died and 20 others are seriously injured after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.…
Streets of Geylang Serai awash with close to 50 light installations for Hari Raya
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is just days away. Here in Singapore, the streets of Geylang Serai, will be…
US authorities give assurance on Boeing 737 MAX safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as Transport Secretary Elaine Chao are reviewing the Ethiopian Airlines crash and…
Huawei says it will 'take a little longer' to become world's top smartphone maker
China’s Huawei says it will “take a little longer” to become the world’s largest smartphone maker, a goal it originally…
Trump-Kim summit in Singapore: One year on
It has been one year since US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Singapore.…
Where spycams can be hidden – and how to check if you're being watched
How do you check if you’re being watched? CNA’s senior Korea correspondent Lim Yun Suk shows us how spycams can…
China warns US to stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed again that Hong Kong matters are purely a Chinese internal affair. Beijing said…
PM Lee speaks at the inaugural Bloomberg New Economy Forum
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned on Tuesday (Nov 6) that the US-China trade war could lead to greater misunderstandings…
Indonesia elections: Mega projects in battleground South Sulawesi
Indonesia’s first wind farm is one of many projects President Joko Widodo has planned for South Sulawesi. But such investment…
British PM May quits as party leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May will step down as leader of the Conservative Party on Jun 7, officially triggering the…
CNA | Champions for Change | Supporting Youths With Mental Issues In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, Dr Jamie Chiu is helping youths suffering from mental health issues through the Good Brain Labs &…
CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E05: Unexpected Crises
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This show first aired on TV in 2015. Life deals our families an unexpected twist in the…
CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E04: Counting Every Cent
FROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015. Maslinda Alil is 43 and the proud mother of…
Singapore Bicentennial launch ceremony
Watch the official launch ceremony of the Singapore Bicentennial commemoration. The year-long series of events will mark the 200th anniversary…
Style Switch: From traditional and comfy to Priyanka Chopra-inspired | CNA Lifestyle
Tech recruiter Swarnima Korde thinks her dressing sense is too “safe” and wants to shake things up. CNA Lifestyle’s Style…
Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un shake hands at Hanoi summit
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shook hands at the beginning of their second summit…
US and Saudi Arabia embassies hold receptions to break fast
Deepening mutual understanding across society would be the best antidote to counter radicalism, said Senior Minister of State for Defence…
Met Gala 2019: Camp-iest looks of the night
New York’s annual Met Gala is here. Hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, this year’s theme is inspired by American…
Budget 2019: GST import relief for travellers, alcohol duty-free concession to be tightened
As the Singapore Government continues to reviews its tax system to “ensure itsresilience”, the GST import relief and alcohol duty-free…
Christchurch shootings: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses nation
Christchurch mosque shooting: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says this is “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”. “There is no place…
Taiwan holds first legal gay weddings in Asia
Taiwan made history on Friday (May 24) with Asia’s first legal gay weddings, as same-sex couples tied the knot in…
CNA | Champions for Change | Improving Nutrition For The Elderly In Singapore
In Singapore, Ang Kian Peng’s Samsui Kitchen is tapping on disadvantaged people to cook and prepare nutritious meals for others…
Heng Swee Keat to be Singapore Deputy Prime Minister: Analysis
Come May 1, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be Singapore’s next Deputy Prime Minister. Associate Professor Eugene Tan of…
US-China trade war: China's attendance to talks mean they are willing to make deals, says observer
Trade talks between the US and China are set to resume on May 9 in Washington, but looming over these…
Thai King Maja Vajiralongkorn's final day of coronation
Thailand’s King has granted a public audience, on the last day of his coronation. King Maja Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida…