Wuhan virus: Hong Kong to suspend high-speed rail service in bid to halt spread
Hong Kong’s high-speed rain service between the city and mainland China as well as all cross-border ferry services will be…
Wuhan virus: Measures to protect Singapore preschoolers
What’s being done to safeguard preschool children from the Wuhan coronavirus? Minister Desmond Lee outlines measures: https://cna.asia/2O3jyTU All the ……
Singapore Islands: the transformation of Pulau Sudong & Semakau | The Islands That Made Us
As Singapore continued to develop, more space on the offshore islands was needed. In the late 1970s, residents of Pulau…
Wuhan coronavirus: PM Lee says he is glad Singapore has POFMA to tackle misinformation
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Jan 31) he is “very glad” Singapore’s Protection from Online Falsehoods and…
Indonesian President Jokowi asks Japan to invest in Natuna Islands near disputed waters
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has asked Japan to invest in some of its South China Sea islands, following a brewing…
Hong Kong bomb squad robot detonates suspected bomb
The moment a robot detonates a suspected bomb in Kowloon, Hong Kong on Sunday night (Oct 20). Riot police also…
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse in Singapore, Boxing Day 2019
Life in Singapore paused early Thursday afternoon (Dec 26) as people across the island went out on the streets to…
Wuhan virus: Your most-asked questions answered
These are some of the questions our readers and viewers most frequently ask us about the Wuhan coronavirus – here…
How to protect yourself from the Wuhan coronavirus
Which side of the surgical mask faces outwards? Or should you even wear a mask? And how thoroughly should you…
Is Singapore still based on equality? | Regardless Of Class | Full Episode
Singapore is a city of opportunity, a nation built upon the ideals of meritocracy, equality, and justice. But a nationwide…
Investigating rising food prices: chickens & cockles | For Food's Sake! | Full Episode
How do the cheapest ingredients become a luxury? Lennard Yeong uncovers a case of chicken suppliers fixing their prices, and…
Qasem Soleimani killing: Likely reactions from Iran and Iraq
Top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in Baghdad on Friday (Jan 3) in an attack ordered by US…
E-scooter riders in Singapore gather to voice frustration over ban at Meet-the-People session
Around 50 e-scooter riders gathered at a Meet-the-People session in Ang Mo Kio on Wednesday (Nov 6), hoping to meet…
President Halimah Yacob visits Eden Centre for Adults
President Halimah Yacob visited the Eden Centre for Adults, an adult day activity centre, as part of her ongoing community…
Two ministerial statements on Wuhan coronavirus to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 3
The Wuhan coronavirus will be in focus when the Singapore Parliament sits on Feb 3. Two ministerial statements on the…
Singapore Airshow will continue as planned despite travel restrictions
Organisers of the Singapore Airshow said the biennial event will continue as planned from Feb 11 to 16. That’s despite…
Wuhan virus: Please use face masks responsibly, urges Lawrence Wong
The Singapore Government is issuing 5.2 million surgical face masks to the country’s households. However, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong…
SingPost unveils smart letterbox, smart stamp prototypes to help minimise errors
A newly conceptualised smart letterbox and smart stamp – which SingPost claims as world firsts – will help to automatically…
Taiwan bars entry to foreign nationals traveling from China
Starting Feb 7, Taiwan will deny entry to all foreigners who have been to mainland China. The extended ban does…
LTA delays announcement of PMD-sharing licences for second time this year
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) delayed issuing licences to personal mobility device (PMD) sharing operators for the second time in…
World Health Organization emergency committee to reconvene in Geneva
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency committee will meet again on Jan 30 in Geneva. A decision is likely on…
Airlines begin suspending China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Airlines have begun suspending flights as fears mount over the coronavirus epidemic. Indonesia’s Lion Air is halting all flights to…
10 exhibitors from China drop out of Singapore Airshow due to travel restrictions
Ten exhibitors from China have dropped out of the Singapore Airshow, due to travel restrictions that bar all new visitors…
World Health Organization should have declared global emergency earlier: Professor Peter Piot
Winning the battle against epidemics does not lie in the hands of experts. Professor Peter Piot said it is in…
Ministerial statement: Gan Kim Yong on Singapore's response as novel coronavirus outbreak evolves
Singapore is preparing for various scenarios of how the outbreak of the novel coronavirus could evolve, Health Minister Gan Kim…
Countries step up fight against Wuhan virus outbreak as WHO declares public health emergency
Authorities around the world are stepping up their fight against the outbreak, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a…
Asian stock markets buoyed by UK Conservative victory, US-China trade progress
Asian markets soared on Dec 13 as Boris Johnson was re-elected with a clear majority, and there was talk of…
1MDB scandal: Former PM Najib's audio clips released
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released phone recordings of former prime minister Najib Razak. He is heard allegedly speaking with…
China confirms human-to-human transmission of Wuhan virus
Chinese health officials have confirmed that the Wuhan coronavirus could spread through human contact. 15 medical staff treating infected patients…
Inadequate supplies of masks, medical resources in Wuhan, says mayor Zhou Xianwang
Wuhan mayor Zhou Xianwang said the task of dealing with the coronavirus remains “severe and complex”. During a press conference,…
Three Japanese evacuees from Wuhan test positive for coronavirus
On Jan 30, Japan confirmed three new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus. Two patients did not show any prior symptoms.…
When your son is 40 and has autism – and you're getting on in age
Duane Goh has autism and is 40 years old. And while raising Duane has had its challenges, his parents, now…
Governments call for greater insight into global economic impact of Wuhan virus
Asian equities continued to fall as investor fears over the coronavirus saw a widespread selloff. In a bid to stabilise…
Singapore keen to collaborate with the Middle East, take part in its transformation efforts: Tharman
At the annual Middle East Institute Conference on Jan 15, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore is keen to collaborate…
Impact of relocation of Indonesia's capital on Jakarta's property prices
Indonesia will move its congested capital to another island in a massive undertaking. Government offices, embassies, police and military headquarters,…
6 Oscar nominations for South Korean film "Parasite"
The Oscar nominations are out and a South Korean film has made history. “Parasite” is in the running for the…
Operations back to normal at Hong Kong airport after violent protests
Operations at Hong Kong International Airport are back to normal on Wednesday morning (Aug 14) after a night of violent…
Clashes between riot police and villagers in Vietnam kill at least 4
At least four people have been killed in Vietnam, after violent clashes broke out between riot police and villagers near…
31 piracy, armed robbery incidents in the Singapore Strait in 2019, compared to 7 in 2018
31 piracy and armed robbery incidents were reported in the Singapore Strait in 2019, a big jump from only seven…
Hong Kong police officer shoots protester during morning clashes
A Hong Kong police officer fired live rounds at protesters during morning clashes on Monday (Nov 11) in Sai Wan…
Iran's strikes on US bases 'calibrated': What to expect next as Iran avenges Qasem Soleimani's death
Iran’s missile strikes on two military bases housing US troops in Iraq were a “calibrated” response to the US killing…
WHO says Wuhan coronavirus could spread
The World Health Organization has warned that there is potential for the Wuhan coronavirus to spread. This comes a day…
China, Russia and Iran to conduct joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
China, Russia and Iran are set to hold joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman. The drills will begin…
Raffles City blackout: Better safety protocols should have been followed, say experts
Better safety protocols should have been followed after a blackout hit Raffles City Shopping Centre on Jan 13, according to…
Hong Kong protests: Police fire tear gas after clashing with protestors in Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who rallied in the tourist district of Tsim…
Britain's Queen Elizabeth calls for family meeting over Harry, Meghan
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has called an emergency family meeting to discuss the future of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.…
Singapore retailers offer huge Black Friday discounts to attract shoppers
Singapore retailers are offering huge discounts to lure in shoppers on Black Friday. Brick-and-mortar stores are competing hard to keep…
Singaporean jailed 33 months for financing terrorism
A Singaporean man has been jailed for 33 months, after he was found guilty of financing terrorism. Imran Kassim was…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sept 5
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sept 5: – Budget requests by Japan ministries hit record high – German industrial giant…
Australian man cooks roast pork in car during heatwave
Amid the scorching hot weather in Perth, Australia, a man has successfully cooked a pork roast in a car. Stu…
Death toll hits nine as fresh clashes erupt over India's new citizenship law
On Dec 20, fresh clashes erupted in India over a controversial citizenship law for minorities, despite government efforts to push…
Aviation staff unions vow to join protest at Hong Kong International Airport
Protesters in Hong Kong had a new target for demonstrations — the city’s international airport. Netizens posted a call for…
Asia Tonight: News in brief July 25
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 25: – At least 15 people have died after a series of blasts in…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief July 24
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 24: – Daimler books first quarterly loss in 10 years in Q2 – French…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 2
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 2: – Morgan Stanley buys 2% share needed for control of China securities JV…
UN says India's new citizenship law is 'fundamentally discriminatory in nature'
The United Nations has slammed India’s new citizenship law for being “fundamentally discriminatory in nature”. It said the new law…
North Korea has not responded to offer of further denuclearisation talks with US special envoy
There has been speculation that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may declare an end to negotiations with the United States…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Jul 11
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jul 11: – Pakistan train collision kills at least 11, injures more than 70 –…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief July 19
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, July 19: – BMW, Tencent to launch computing centre for self-driving cars – Indonesia aims…
More Singapore students heading to Israel to learn about technology, start-ups
Israel is emerging as a popular destination for students from around the world wanting to learn about start-ups and technology.…