Uncertain that red or processed meat can cause heart disease: Research
According to a new scientific review, people may not need to give up eating red and processed meat. The results…
Singapore set to introduce new laws that specifically target foreign interference
New laws that specifically target foreign interference in domestic politics are in the works. CNA also understands that they are…
India's lower-income earners hit hard by 40% hike in mobile tariffs
Telecom companies in India raised their tariff rates in December, after reporting billions of dollars in losses in November. Airtel,…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Jul 22
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jul 22: – New Zealand begins second phase of gun law reforms – Malaysian police…
Singapore's November non-oil domestic exports fall 5.9% in ninth straight month of decline
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell for the ninth straight month in November. However, the decline was an improvement from the…
Asia Tonight: SEA Games update Dec 5
SEA Games update on Asia Tonight, Dec 5: – Swimming: Singapore’s Teong Tzen Wei wins men’s 50m butterfly gold –…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Aug 14
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 14: – Australian police seize US$60 million of MDMA drugs – Italy marks Genoa…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Oct 14
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Oct 14 – Seoul Metro union members have threatened to go on a three-day strike…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Dec 12
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Dec 12: – China’s Xi Jinping to announce measures to help Macau’s economy next week…
Hong Kong plunges into first recession since global financial crisis a decade ago
Hong Kong has entered its first recession since the global financial crisis a decade ago. GDP has fallen 3.2% in…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Oct 31
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Oct 31: – A fire has destroyed Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in…
Singapore win gold, break SEA Games record in 4x100m freestyle relay
Singapore cracked another SEA Games record on their way to winning gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay on Friday (Dec…
Hong Kong makes police housing areas off limits to protesters
Crowds gathered in Wan Chai district on Oct 15 to show their support for Daryl Morey, general manager of the…
Prosecutors wrap up case against Najib in 1MDB trial
Lawyers for former Malaysian leader Najib Razak have said he did not know that millions of dollars transferred into his…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Oct 15
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Oct 15: – Cambodia marked late King Sihanouk’s seventh death anniversary – Papua New Guinea…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Nov 6
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 6: – More than 150 rescuers search for divers missing off Indonesia’s Java island…
Singapore Tonight: SEA Games update Dec 4
SEA Games update on Singapore Tonight, Dec 4: – Swimming: Quah siblings steal the show; involved in all four Singapore…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Oct 11
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Oct 11: – South Korea’s Moon Jae-in will not attend Japanese emperor’s enthronement ceremony –…
Investors keeping faith in Hong Kong's markets despite ongoing protests
Investors are still keeping their faith in Hong Kong’s markets, despite the ongoing anti-government protests that have rocked the Asian…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Nov 22
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Nov 22: – UOL Group buys KH KEA Building for S$79.3m – Petronas not participating…
Hong Kong's face mask ban ruling challenges Beijing's authority: China
The ability of Hong Kong courts to rule on Hong Kong laws has been questioned by Beijing. This comes a…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Jun 7
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 7: – X-ray reveals hundreds of undigested bubble tea pearls in teenager’s body –…
Mexican drug cartel launches attack to free drug lord from police
In Mexico, security forces have been forced to release the son of drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, after heavy…
Garuda Indonesia CEO sacked for smuggling Harley-Davidson bike on board plane
Indonesia is set to fine Garuda in the aftermath of a smuggling scandal. The airlines’ CEO Ari Askhara was sacked…
E-scooters in Singapore to be banned from footpaths from Nov 5
In Singapore, e-scooters will be banned from all footpaths starting Nov 5. Those caught riding on footpaths will be issued…
Hong Kong protests in Yuen Long
Hong Kong protesters defied a police ban and kicked off a march through the streets of Yuen Long on Saturday…
Chinese soldiers clean up Hong Kong streets after protests
Soldiers from China’s People’s Liberation Army were seen in shorts and T-shirts helping residents clear debris from the streets of…
Hong Kong protesters seeking asylum in Taiwan: Reports
Hong Kong is bracing for another weekend of fresh protests. A mix of different political camps, sectors, student protesters and…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Nov 20
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Nov 20: – SIAS concerned about “lack of finality on Utico’s offer” for Hyflux –…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Nov18
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 18: – Venice has suffered its third exceptional tide in the same week –…
Hong Kong protests: Police make arrests as rallies erupt across city, shops vandalised
Hong Kong police arrested dozens on Sunday (Oct 13) after rallies erupted in multiple neighbourhoods. Some protesters sprayed graffiti and…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Nov 14
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 14: – Britain’s Prince Charles celebrated his 71st birthday with children in Mumbai –…
Singapore or Malaysia? We made Crazy Rich Asians' Ronny Chieng choose | CNA Lifestyle
CNA Lifestyle hung out with the 34-year-old stand-up comedian and The Daily Show correspondent at Tiong Bahru Market, where he…
India and Pakistan should resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue: China
China said India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue and consultation. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is…
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He was cited for his…
Hong Kong protests: Petrol bombs unleashed near university
Hong Kong protesters threw petrol bombs outside a university as police fired back with tear gas in clashes that went…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Nov 18
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Nov 18: – Tokyo 2020: Airbnb has partnered with the Olympic Committee to provide accommodation…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Nov 22
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 22: – Petronas not participating in Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering – Former Jakarta…
Schools in Hong Kong reopen as Polytechnic University stand-off continues
Hong Kong police have once again appealed to remaining protesters in Polytechnic University to surrender their weapons and leave the…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jul 30
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jul 30: – Sony posts 18% increase in Q1 profit – Nintendo reports drop in…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Aug 26
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 26: – Philippine lawmakers propose no-homework policy for schoolchildren – Five Asiatic black bear…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Sep 13
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 13: – Pope Francis to visit Japan and Thailand in November – At least…
Huawei launches first 5G smartphone in China
Chinese tech giant Huawei has released its first 5G smartphone, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. The new model will…
Satire is not fake news, says Shanmugam
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has said satire is not fake news and does not fall under the…
In Conversation with Joko Widodo, Indonesian President | Full Episode
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is starting his second term amid high hopes that he will continue infrastructure reforms and opening…
Asia Tonight: News in brief September 17
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, September 17: – India has offered 1000 PhD Fellowships for ASEAN students – Australian Cardinal…
Seven men arrested over attacks at Hong Kong's Yuen Long MTR station
Hong Kong police have arrested seven men involved in attacks at Yuen Long MTR station. The police force was under…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 27
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Aug 27: – Vietnam’s foreign direct investment for Jan-Aug rises 6.3% – Chipmaker GlobalFoundries sues…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief August 1
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, August 1: – Fourth prototype of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight – India’s…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief September 27
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, September 27: – Philippine central bank has reduced banks’ reserve ratio requirement by 100 basis…
Hong Kong protests: Protesters and police clash ahead of China's 70th anniversary
Fierce clashes broke out between protesters and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday (Sep 29) as thousands marched through…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Sep 25
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Sep 25: – 7 dead as dragon boat capsizes in the Philippines – Elephant dies…
Hong Kong police ban upcoming weekend protest in Yuen Long district
A potential showdown looms over Hong Kong. Police have denied permission for a protest in Yuen Long district on July…
Violence breaks out at Hong Kong’s Yuen Long MTR station
Violent scenes at Hong Kong’s Yuen Long MTR station as white-clad men wielding sticks assault protesters and commuters on Sunday…
How your mail is screened for contraband
Here’s how Singapore’s mail is screened for contraband by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the Singapore Post (SingPost)…
Hong Kong protesters disrupt transport services during morning rush
Protesters in Hong Kong once again took to the streets on Monday (Aug 5) as they attempted to disrupt transport…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sept 19
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sept 19: – China grants export licences to Argentine beef-processing plants – China taps pork…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sep 23
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 23: – Intercontinental Exchange launches new bitcoin futures contracts – Malaysia’s Navis begins sale…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Jul 11
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jul 11: – India’s Vistara to launch international flights, starting with Singapore – Australian banks,…
Beijing marks 70th anniversary with grand military parade
China celebrated its 70th anniversary on Oct 1. Around 15000 troops took part in a massive military spectacle, with close…