GE2015: Tan Jee Say speaks at the SingFirst rally at Jurong Stadium, Sep 3
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Sendai’s quake recovery
Sendai in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture experienced one of the strongest tremors when the devastating earthquake struck nearly two years ago.…
The complicated relationship between man and cow in India
India is the world’s largest exporter of beef — ironic, in a country where the cow is considered sacred. A…
“MINT” nations: A closer look at Mexico’s and Indonesia’s economies
Channel NewsAsia takes a closer look at the economies of Mexico and Indonesia, two countries of the so-called “MINT” nations…
Indoor drone show with Hello Kitty and friends at Changi Airport
Here’s a peek at what to expect every night at Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Hall until Jan 5,…
SINGAPORE: More schools using 3D printing technology in classrooms
More schools are bringing 3D printing technology into their classrooms. With the number growing in the last two years, one…
Interview- Paul Young
Paul Young is one of the most iconic faces of the 80s music scene, with some of the greatest romance…
China spring festival flowers
The Chinese government’s campaign to cut back on extravagant gifts, is hitting florists this lunar new year. Businesses say the…
JAPAN: Declining advertising dollars
Japan is one of the world’s largest spenders on advertising. But that spending fell significantly following the 2011 earthquake and…
7 Nov 2013: Interview with Ong Kim Soon
Changes to the Physical Education syllabus in local schools. We chat with Ong Kim Soon from the Ministry of Education…
1 June 2014 Spotlight: Eco-activism on the rise in Singapore
Eco-consciousness is digging its roots into Singapore, with more people wanting to protect and conserve the environment by changing consumption…
Remembering S R Nathan
Former President S R Nathan, 92, died on Monday (Aug 22), three weeks after suffering a stroke. He was Singapore’s…
Across Borders with Dr Farish – Episode 5: Myanmar – Bangladesh
Host Farish Noor explores the troubled border region between Myanmar and Bangladesh, where ethnic Rohingyas find themselves unwanted on either…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: BETTING ON RISKY COCOS
Just 2 weeks after the BREXIT outcome, is risk on back in play? Equities are near record territory as bond…
INDONESIA: Political parties forced to raise funds via corrupt means
Indonesia’s political parties are often forced to turn to corrupt ways to raise funds as membership fees, state budget and…
PAKISTAN: “Doctor brides” in huge demand
Women doctors are highly sought after as brides in Pakistan. They’re seen as having both the qualities of working woman…
A Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew – Parliament Special
Live coverage of a special parliamentary session in tribute of Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. source
SINGAPORE: P&G opens largest private research facility
The world’s second-largest consumer-goods manufacturer by market capitalisation, Procter & Gamble, has opened the largest private research facility in ……
INDIA: Children paying the price for gender discrimination
The Delhi gang-rape case, along with other incidents that followed, have highlighted the problem of violence against women in India.…
Future Business Luminary Award 2014 Winner: Sabrina Chao
The winner of the Future Business Luminary, Hong Kong shipping scion Sabrina Chao, runs Wah Kwong Maritime Transport – one…
BUSINESS Interview: Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards
Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards talks about the firm’s latest ventures in Myanmar and how it intends to profit from these…
5 July 2015 Spotlight: An inclusive Smart Nation
Singapore wants to be a Smart Nation, but what will be the social impact of the vision, and what is…
29 Oct 2013: Interview with Yogeswari Munisamy
Making a difference in the social service sector. The winner of the Outstanding Social Worker Award 2013 shares why helping…
22 Feb 2015 Spotlight: Singapore’s fiscal budget over past 50 years
In this week’s Spotlight, Channel NewsAsia takes a look at how over the past 50 years, fiscal policy has transformed…
20 Jan 2014: Interview with Dr Jack Lee
A new bill introduced in Parliament will seek to maintain public order and calm in Little India after last December’s…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: BULLS BACK IN FORCE?
With the market rally in full swing as the S&P 500, gold and even bonds continuing to march higher, is…
Interview with Koh Tieh Yong
With a prolonged dry spell hitting Singapore and the region, we speak to Associate Professor Koh Tieh Yong, weather expert…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: SNB CASUALTIES
Nicholas Ferres of Eastspring Investments discuss the impact of the Swiss Central Bank’s shock removal of the franc cap and…
1 Dec 2013 Spotlight: “Preferential flex-ployment”
What’s the best way to get out-of-work women, back into the workforce? Some are advocating what’s called “preferential flex-ployment”. It…
Myanmar needs national aviation policy: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Myanmar needs a national aviation policy. In a written reply to Channel NewsAsia’s…
Additional facilities provided for QZ8501 passengers’ families in Surabaya
Surabaya airport management has provided additional facilities for relatives of those on board missing AirAsia jet QZ8501. Updates will be…
A better shot at happiness
Dr Maureen Neihart, the author of ‘Happiness Is A State of Mine’. shares on how Happiness Vaccine, also known as…
7 Sep 2014 Spotlight: Helping nurses to go further
A passion to care for patients and being versatile to unexpected changes are often cited as job essentials for nursing.…
Gun Carriage Procession of Mr Lee Kuan Yew
Gun Carriage Procession of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. source
MediaCorp celebrates 50 years of television
Singaporean broadcaster MediaCorp is celebrating its golden jubilee, with 50 years of television under its belt. Highlights include special programmes…
11 Nov 2013: Interview with Dr Winston Chow
With the northeast monsoon season upon us, we speak to Dr Winston Chow from the National University of Singapore about…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: HELICOPTER MONEY JAPAN?
Jason Ambrose, Managing Partner, Vanda Research discusses the implications of Japan’s expected stimulus measures ahead of the Bank of Japan’s…
8 Nov 2013: Interview with Chris Koh
Cash-over-valuations for HDB resale flats continue to drop to their lowest in about 4 years. We chat with Chris Koh,…
Across Borders with Dr Farish – Episode 3: Malaysia – Philippines
Dr Farish examines the clampdown on the marine border between Malaysia and the Philippines. He finds that people on both…
Food Heroes – Andre Chiang, Andre
He heads a restaurant voted one of 10 Restaurants in the World Worth a Plane Ride. Discover the thinking behind…
First World Problems: South Korea’s shadow workers
South Korea relies on thousands of migrant workers from Southeast Asia to power its agriculture industry. But cases of assault…
The Addams Family musical is coming to Singapore
The Addams Family, and their strange and spooky relatives, will be bringing their brand of crazy to Mediacorp’s MES Theatre…
5 Questions on “TANGLIN”
The 199-episode “Tanglin” which premieres on Tuesday night (Jun 30) at 8pm, will be Singapore’s longest-running English drama. Actress Wee…
SINGAPORE: Demand for private cord blood banking expected to grow
Demand for private cord blood storage in Singapore will grow at around 9 per cent per year, according to consulting…
Relatives in Surabaya react after Indonesian officials say debris found is from QZ8501
Relatives at the Surabaya Crisis Centre react to the news after BASARNAS said they are “95% sure” debris found is…
The Prime Minister on Race and Politics Part 3
PM Lee says his ideal candidate for next Elected President can identify with all Singaporeans, and is one that all…
The Prime Minister on Race and Politics Part 2
Ensuring minority representation in Elected Presidency not “tokenism” but very necessary symbolism, says PM Lee Hsien Loong. source
At home with Google Home in Singapore
“OK Google, sing me a song.” Google’s smart speaker is at home telling you local jokes and helping you finding…
Amos Yee struck on the face on the way to Court
Amos Yee was struck on the face on the way to Court for pre-trial conference. source
Hong Kong Style Cafe- Tsui Wah’s recipe to success
Hong Kong-style cafes, known as Cha Chan Teng’s, are such a big part of life in Hong Kong that a…
5 Feb 2014: Interview with Dr Cheong Wai Kit
Good news for Singaporeans turning 50 this year! Under an initiative by the Singapore Cancer Society, they can stand to…
Young Cambodian dreams of architectural revolution
Cambodian Hun Chansan was 19 years old when he first heard the word “architecture”. It was his language teacher in…
2007 Singapore dragonboat tragedy: The accident
A decade ago, 22 Singaporeans competed in a dragonboat race in Cambodia. 17 came back. Read the harrowing account of…
Loke Wei Sue, Presenter, Between The Lines on Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia’s Wei Sue gets the most satisfaction after wrapping up a productive discussion with unpredictable guests. Get your weekly…
Lin Xueling, Presenter, Conversation With on Channel NewsAsia
“I want it to be something that stimulates people to go act, do, think, inquire, read.” This is what Xueling…
A look at the world’s first 24-hour Hello Kitty cafe
The world’s first 24-hour Hello Kitty-themed cafe will open on May 12, 2016 at Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 3. Here’s…
Destiny of a Maritime Nation | Trailer
Catch the full episode on cna.asia/2FqHtKU. source
SINGAPORE: NS for women?
Not many women in Singapore have had the chance to experience National Service, or NS, unlike their male counterparts. And…