Perspectives June 2013: Southeast Asia on the rise
Southeast Asian economies are thriving and starting to steal the limelight from China. Is this a short-term boom or the…
SINGAPORE: Trendy businesses change face of HDB shops
The retail culture in Singapore’s HDB heartlands is slowly changing, thanks to many trendy start-ups and businesses venturing into the…
MYANMAR: Market potential for boutique hotels in Yangon
According to industry players, Myanmar’s commercial city, Yangon, should consider repurposing or refurbishing existing buildings into hotels. Many said it…
28 Jan 2014: Interview with Ku Swee Yong
Braddell View is the last of 18 HUDC estates to be privatised. We chat with Ku Swee Yong, CEO of…
SINGAPORE: Food manufacturing firms broaden reach overseas
Exports from the sector hit S$7.1 billion in 2013, an increase of nearly 8 per cent annually over the past…
SINGAPORE: Investments in diamond
As investors seek alternative investments, one asset class that growing in demand, is diamonds. Transactions for the gem are rising…
PAKISTAN: Valentine’s Day is big business in conservative Pakistan
Red flowers, balloons and heart-shaped ornaments, Pakistani markets are overflowing with love souvenirs. But there’s a catch — in Pakistan,…
MYANMAR: Calls for economic reform from top business leaders
Myanmar’s top corporate leaders have called on the government to develop a roadmap to help local businesses navigate the new…
SINGAPORE: Raising safe cycling awareness to start young
Students from Yu Neng Primary School took part in a clinic on how to stay safe while cycling.It was part…
9 Jan 2014: Interview with Thomas Tan
Cash-over-valuation premiums for resale HDB flats continue to plummet in December. We speak with Thomas Tan from real estate agency,…
Interview with the King of Sandwich, Fred DeLuca
With over 37000 franchise outlets in 90 countries, Subway is currently one of the top franchisees in the world. Co-founder…
Interview- Paul Smith
Paul Smith, internationally known fashion label, particularly known for the menswear. What does the man behind the brand has to…
12 Nov 2013: Interview with Poh Kay Ping
Heavy vehicles have made the news lately, from flouting traffic rules, to their involvement in serious road accidents. Poh Kay…
11 Oct 2013: Interview with Dr Leong Chan-Hoong
Getting women and permanent residents on board for National Service? Dr Leong Chan-Hoong from the Institute of Policy Studies joins…
8 Nov 2013: Interview with Assistant Professor Alwen Tiu
Assistant Professor Alwen Tiu from the Nanyang Technological University joins us to dig deeper into the issue of computer hacking,…
More Western universities setting up global campuses in China
A growing number of universities from the United States and United Kingdom are moving into China to set up global…
5 Apr 2015 Spotlight: Youth volunteers kick-start meaningful programmes
Apart from joining voluntary or non-government organisations, some youth volunteers took it upon themselves to kick-start meaningful programmes. source
Indonesia’s first “women only” train
Indonesia has launched its first “women only” train, in response to higher demand for the service. Previously, only selected carriages…
17 Oct 2013: Interview with Associate Professors Mikael Hartman and Philip Iau
To what lengths would you go – to champion a cause you believe in? We chat with 2 professors from…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: WHERE TO INVEST IN ASIA RIGHT NOW?
As countries across Asia, like Japan, embark on a path of easing, which country presents the best value? We speak…
SINGAPORE: Positive response to easier Wireless@SG access
Between 50000 and 60000 users logged on to Wireless@SG using their smartphones or tablets, on the first day of the…
3 Aug 2014 Spotlight: Cleaning up the SEA Games
Singapore will make history at next year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, by being the first host of the Games to…
Interview- The Jacksons Pt 1
The famous Jackson siblings are back touring together in almost 30 years, and in this interview, they share with us…
SINGAPORE: New PSI reporting system kicks in
The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings may look slightly worse than usual from Tuesday, even if air quality remains the…
Interview- Thura U Shwe Mann
Myanmar watchers believe Myanmar’s Parliamentary Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann is a leader in waiting. Channel NewsAsia’s Glenda Chong spoke…
Oct 2014 Spotlight: Transnational marriages and their problems
The increasing number of Singaporeans marrying foreign spouses has brought about new social challenges to the country, according to family…
INDONESIA: Ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports
Indonesian officials are scrambling to pass regulations to ease the ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports, which start this Sunday.…
Manchu Language and Culture
There are 56 official ethnic groups in China, and one of them is the ethnic Manchus. Ethnic groups commonly face…
Interview: Top Travel Destinations for 2014
Planning your next vacation? We reveal the top holiday destinations for 2014. Get ready to start packing your bags! For…
14 Nov 2013: Interview with Wendell Wong & Freddy Wee
More than 80% of Singapore’s prison population are repeat offenders. We speak with Wendell Wong from the Law Society and…
1 Nov 2013: Interview with Assistant Professor Prateek Saxena
What do individuals and organisations need to know, when it comes to cyber security? Assistant Professor Prateek Saxena from the…
4 Nov 2013: Interview with Stephen Tjoa
Work-life balance — how should it work for both employers and employees? Stephen Tjoa, Executive Committee member of the Employer…
GE2015: Cheryl Chan speaks at PAP rally at Raffles Place, Sep 8
More videos and updates at http://sgvotes.sg. source
27 Dec 2013: Interview with Tin Pei Ling
We speak with MP for Marine Parade GRC, Tin Pei Ling, on why killer litter and high-rise littering continue to…
12 July 2015 Spotlight: Women’s football – Growing the sport in Singapore
With women’s football slowly growing in Singapore, Channel NewsAsia explores the efforts being done to boost the sport, with an…
23 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Nurturing young talent in the arts, sports and science
A look at how young Singaporeans are getting help in their fields of choice. source
31 May 2015 Spotlight: Singapore Sports School aiming to become an academy of excellence
Channel NewsAsia’s John Leong looks at some of the Singapore Sports School’s success stories, and what it is doing to…
Interview- David Cook
American rock singer-songwriter, David Cook rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol.…
21 Feb 2014: Interview with Annie Koh (Part 1)
The Singapore government is spending more on healthcare and social services in Budget 2014, crafted around new economic and social…
MALAYSIA: Rising number of hotspots in Malaysia amid dry spell
A prolonged hot and dry spell has sparked more than 5000 bush and peat fires across Malaysia which is more…
SINGAPORE: Former School of Nursing bids goodbye
The former School of Nursing, located at the Singapore General Hospital campus, will be demolished in July to make way…
GE2015: Benjamin Pwee speaks at SPP rally at Bishan Stadium, Sep 9
More videos and updates at http://sgvotes.sg. source
Interview with Hollywood’s Asian Empress: Joan Chen
Hollywood icon, Joan Chen, dazzles in HBO Asia’s newest series — “Serangoon Road” set in politically turbulent Singapore in the…
INDONESIA: Immature infrastructure limits cyber campaigning
Online media is becoming the new battleground for political parties in Indonesia’s upcoming parliamentary election. But the country’s underdeveloped Internet…
30 Jan 2014: Interview with Wee Li Lin
Nominees for the 5th Singapore Short Film Awards have been announced – and student films are stealing the show. One…
Interview: Kei Nishikori
Kei Nishikori is the only Asian in men’s tennis top 20. He began playing the game at age of five.…
MALAYSIA: Tourism campaign to boost economy
Malaysia has kicked off a major year-long tourism campaign – themed “Celebrating 1-Malaysia, Truly Asia”. It aims to pull in…
SINGAPORE: Major 3D printing technology tradeshow opens
A major 3D printing technology tradeshow has opened in Singapore — a first for the country. Organisers said the event…
Pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia meet the public
The two pandas from China, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, thrilled hordes of visitors on the opening day of the…
MALAYSIA: Dengue woes
Malaysia is waging an all out war against an ongoing dengue outbreak that has claimed 25 lives already this year.…
SDA’S GE2015 POLITICAL BROADCAST
Delivered by Singapore Democratic Alliance’s Harminder Pal Singh http://sgvotes.sg. source
27 Feb 2014: Design Hub Interview
If you’ve gone through the process of renovating or doing up your new house, you’d know that it can be…
13 July 2014 Spotlight: Rough seas for Singapore fish farms
Singapore risks losing its top spot as the world’s biggest ornamental fish exporter if the industry doesn’t transform, industry players…
Interview- Kiran Bedi
She is India’s first and highest-ranking police officer, and former Police Advisor to the UN Secretary-General. Steve Chia chats with…
PAKISTAN: Toilet woes
Singapore is just one of many countries around the world marking World Toilet Day on 19 Nov. But in Pakistan,…
13 Nov 2013: Interview with Rosemary Lee
Hacking crosses national boundaries, so how far do our laws go in protecting us? Rosemary Lee, Counsel at Pinsent Masons…
Interview: Pawn Stars
Is it Treasure or Trash? How do you tell if something is a fake? Rick and Corey Harrison know. The…