Observer on Indonesian protest after election results confirm President Jokowi's victory
Dr Charlotte Setijadi, Assistant Professor of Humanities at the Singapore Management University, spoke about the latest Indonesian protest. Subscribe to…
Huawei's CEO plays down significance of US restrictions
Huawei’s CEO has played down the significance of US restrictions. Ren Zhengfei said he and Google are discussing emergency measures…
CNA | Champions for Change | Replacing Single-Use Plastics In Indonesia
In Indonesia, Kevin Kumala is coming up with bio-products to replace single-use plastics. To mark its 20th anniversary in 2019,…
Marawi City two years on after siege
As the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, those living in the war-torn southern Philippine city of…
US-China Tensions : Observer give his insights
An expert joins us now to share his insights on the US-China tensions. Steve Tsang is the director of SOAS…
13 students contract chikungunya fever during school trip to Thailand
Thirteen students and a teacher from the School of the Arts have contracted chikungunya fever while on a community service…
CNA | Champions for Change | Improving Lives of F&B Workers In Indonesia
In Indonesia, Talita Setyadi is disrupting the local F&B industry with her creative passion and inspiring approach to running BEAU…
Malaysia will continue using Huawei products: Mahathir
Speaking in Tokyo at the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said his…
Several parts of Singapore hit by flash floods
Several parts of Singapore were hit by flash floods after heavy rain swept across the island in the afternoon of…
US-China trade war: Observer on state of bilateral ties following Shangri-La Dialogue
Tensions between China and the US were played out over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as they…
Iran calls for probe into recent attacks on ships in the Gulf
The hull of a Norwegian-registered product tanker was damaged off the coast of the UAE. This is the latest vessel…
Three dead, dozens injured in Japan mass stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of school children waiting at a bus stop in Japan’s Kawasaki city today. Most…
UN human rights experts call for probe into Philippines' drugs war
United Nations human rights experts have called for an international probe into the Philippines’ war on drugs. In a joint…
[LIVE HD] Singapore-Malaysia leaders' retreat: Lee Hsien Loong, Mahathir Mohamad press conference
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad hold a joint press conference in Putrajaya after…
Fire at Bangkok’s Chatuchak market
A fire swept parts of the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok on Sunday (Jun 2). At least two people…
Fresh pork supplies to be hit as Hong Kong struggles with swine fever
A second case of imported African swine fever in Hong Kong in a month will hit fresh supplies and consumers…
Bicentennial exhibition showcases 200 years of natural history heritage
As part of Singapore’s Bicentennial commemoration, one of Southeast Asia’s oldest museums is opening its vaults for a deeper look…
[LIVE HD] Shangri-La Dialogue 2019: PM Lee Hsien Loong delivers keynote address
The face-off between the United States and China is not a “strategic inevitability”, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said…
Singapore ranked as world's most competitive economy
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing has said it is “encouraging news” that Singapore has been ranked as the…
Could durians get even cheaper in Singapore this season?
Durian prices in Singapore have already been slashed in the opening weeks of this year’s season, but could varieties like…
NUS medical students learn to manage mass casualty incidents with VR system
NUS medical students can now use virtual reality to hone their skills in a mass casualty situation. A system which…
Marking when Singapore's first fully-elected Government was sworn in
On 5 Jun 1959, Singapore’s first fully elected government was sworn into office, and with that, loosening ties to its…
At least 7 South Koreans dead after boat capsizes in Budapest
At least seven people are dead and about 20 still missing, after a boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on…
Alibaba plans to raise US$20b through Hong Kong listing: Reports
Reports say that Alibaba is planning to raise US$20 billion through a second Hong Kong listing. If successful, it would…
CNA | Champions for Change | Shu Tan, Vietnam
Shu Tan is a Black Hmong uplifting ethnic minority communities in Vietnam, with her Sapa O’Chau tour agency and English…
Eight young spellers tie for top place at US spelling bee
For the first time in the US spelling bee history, eight young spellers have tied for top place and the…
Singapore's PUB releases emotional Hari Raya short film on kinship
Singapore’s national water agency PUB has released a short film entitled Kinship in celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. It is…
US-China trade war: Taiwan braces for impact of US ban on Huawei
As one of the key suppliers to Huawei, Taiwan is bracing for the ripple effect from the US ban on…
Singapore scientists uncover new fatty liver treatment in breakthrough study
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Heart Centre Singapore have found a possible way to treat fatty liver…
The woes of Chinese tech giant Huawei in the China-US trade dispute
As the tit-for-tat trade tensions between China and the US wears on, Huawei – the world’s biggest maker of telecommunications…
CNA | On The Red Dot | E40 – Risky Business: They risk their safety to keep lifts working
These lift technicians are exposed to occupational hazards like falls and electric shocks to ensure that residents have smooth and…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief May 17
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 17: – Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s fifth trial to begin in June 2020…
Thai parliament opens for first time in five years
The Thai parliament opened on May 24 for the first time in five years. King Maha Vajiralongkorn presided over the…
PM Lee delivers keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in the city-state on May 31.…
Recent missile launches from North Korea are a "shop window" for those wanting to buy: Observer
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to boost its strike capability. Meanwhile, Japan insists North Korea’s…
Jakarta protests: Second night of violence
Central Jakarta was turned into a battlefield of tear gas, rubber bullets and firecrackers, as riot police and protesters faced…
US Senate proposing sanctions to counter China's actions in South China Sea: Report
Tensions between China and the United States look set to escalate. The South China Morning Post is reporting that the…
North Korea calls US National Security Adviser Bolton a "war maniac"
A North Korean foreign ministry spokesman has called US National Security Adviser John Bolton a “war maniac” and a “security…
Philippines begins shipping back mislabelled waste to Canada
The Philippines has begun shipping back over a thousand tonnes of mislabelled waste to Canada. The issue first arose in…
Uber reports US$1b loss in Q1
Ride-hailing giant Uber has posted a US$1 billion loss in the first quarter of 2019. In its first financial report…
US-China Trade War: Chinese man’s patriotic song goes viral
A Chinese man’s song on the ongoing trade war between the world’s two superpowers has gone viral. He said that…
Two killed in Japan mass-stabbing attack
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of schoolgirls in Japan’s Kawasaki city. Two people were killed — a 12-year-old and…
Indian PM Modi claims victory in general election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed victory in the country’s general election. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe…
Asia Tonight: News in brief May 24
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 24 – Iranian president has vowed resistance to US threats – More than five…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief May 22
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 22: – Sony’s CEO Keni-chiro Yoshida said the smartphone business is indispensable to its…
Indonesia tsunami aftermath in Pandeglang
Homes just 100 metres from the ocean have no barriers that could have shielded them from the wave on Saturday…
Australia qualifies for its fifth straight final in Eurovision Song contest
For the fifth year in a row, Australia will be in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Australia made…
China slams US for putting Huawei on export blacklist
China slammed the US for putting Huawei on the export blacklist. Huawei said “unreasonable restrictions” by the US infringed on…
CNA | On The Red Dot | E31 – We are family: Life with brittle bones as a 13-year-old
Tamimi Pohan loves to draw and play games, but he suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as brittle bones…
Aloysius Pang in stable condition after injuring chest, abdomen during SAF training in New Zealand
Singapore actor Aloysius Pang sustained chest and abdominal injuries during a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) training exercise in New Zealand…
Anwar Ibrahim on taking over from Malaysian PM Mahathir and political reform
The president of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (People’s Justice Party) Anwar Ibrahim talks about the transition of power at the…
Thailand votes: Election Commission announces official results for 349 seats; 150 seats left
Thailand’s Election Commission on May 7 announced official results for 349 seats to be taken up by lawmakers in Parliament,…
Singapore, Malaysia agree to suspend construction of JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link
Singapore has agreed to Malaysia’s request to suspend works on the JB-Singapore RTS Link up till end-September. Malaysia could incur…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief May 14
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 14: – The US Supreme Court has given consumers the go-ahead to pursue a…
Jakarta's first MRT trains to start running in March
Indonesian capital Jakarta will soon have its first MRT system to tackle its traffic woes. The 16km route runs from…
Indonesia votes: Joko Widodo wins second term as president
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been re-elected to serve a second term. He declared victory after the Election Commission announced…
US-China trade war: French President Macron slams it as inappropriate
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned against a US-China “technological war or a trade war”, slamming it as inappropriate. Macron…
Asia Tonight: News in brief May 13
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 13: – Vietnam has culled more than 1.2 million farmed pigs infected with African…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief May 16
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, May 16: – A Reuters report suggested the Japanese government is considering downgrading its assessment…
Tech giant Huawei caught up in trade war between US and China
As the trade war between the US and China heats up, one potential casualty of the fallout is Chinese tech…