Asia’s toughest jobs: The fisherman of the Andaman Sea
The growing global demand for seafood products has driven Thailand to catch more fish. Its rich waters are teeming with tens of thousands of fishing vessels as artisanal fisherfolk and…
Things to do during the school holidays
Halfway through the holidays and already out of ideas to keep your children busy? We’ve got 7 suggestions for you. source
Asia’s toughest jobs: The women helping build Cambodia
Construction workers are in demand in Cambodia as the country embarks on an ambitious building drive. Many of them are women, but they earn less than men doing similar work.…
Sewol ferry disaster: One year on
Heartbreaking scenes across South Korea, as the first anniversary of the tragic sinking of MV Sewol approaches. Our reporters Jack Board and Lim Yunsuk talk to those directly affected by…
LIVE in Mong Kok: #OccupyCentral protesters sing Happy Birthday
Protesters in Mong Kok burst into Happy Birthday song every time there is sign of tension to defuse the situation. Police head to the scene to investigate. Asked how they…
A skin patch that helps burn fat
A patch that could help you burn belly fat exists, thanks to scientists from Nanyang Technological University. Here’s how it works: https://cna.asia/2pO82lX. source
#SYDNEYSIEGE AFTERMATH
Channel NewsAsia’s Jack Board gives an update at Martin Place. Follow our live blog for more updates: http://cna.asia/sydneysiege2. source
David Foster on looking for talent and his involvement in Southeast Asia
Watch the full interview: https://cna.asia/2Fe0BrC “If I know I’m going to a party that Madonna is going to be at, when you walk in the room, you can feel whether…
Do the Pikachu: 3,000 turn up for Pokemon Run Carnival in Singapore
Aspiring Pokémon trainers set off to conquer a 5km running course after a warm-up guided by Pikachu at Pokémon Run SG. https://cna.asia/2DLDPq5. source
Bridging Asia: Barack Obama’s Re-Election will be of no consequence to Asia
Asia held its breath when Obama came to power in 2008 in the hope that he’d be America’s first “Pacific President”. But with a gloomy domestic economy and a war…