Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 14
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 14: – German economy contracts in Q2 amid global trade war – US Federal…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sep 13
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 13: – Vietnam’s central bank cuts interest rates – Vietravel Airlines plans to launch…
Hong Kong protests: 15th straight weekend of demonstrations | Report from Causeway Bay
Protesters in Hong Kong marched through Causeway Bay on Sunday afternoon (Sep 15) in defiance of a police ban. The…
Indonesia arrests nearly 200 over forest fires
Indonesia arrested nearly 200 people over vast forest fires that had been burning for weeks. The fires unleashed toxic haze…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief July 9
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, July 9: – Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Bangkok to attend 13th ASEAN Defence…
Hong Kong activists hand out 'protest' mooncakes
As they geared up for the Mid- Autumn Festival in Hong Kong, protesters had been handing out personalised mooncakes at…
Fake news, online rumours swirl in Hong Kong cyberspace
Hong Kong was not just seeing clashes on the streets. The battle was also taking place in cyberspace with rumours…
Hong Kong protesters torch Central MTR station entrance
Hong Kong protesters obstructed and torched one of Central MTR station’s entrances in another weekend of demonstrations on Sunday (Sep…
Hong Kong shares surge on news that Carrie Lam will withdraw extradition Bill
The news out of Hong Kong sent shares rallying as reports emerged that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam would…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Jul 22
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jul 22: – Israel demolishes Palestinian homes in outskirts of Jerusalem – New Zealand begins…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 8
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 8: – Adidas’ growth sprint continued in Q2 – Rakuten has reported an operating…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jul 17
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jul 17: – Protests break out in Seoul as row with Japan over high-tech exports…
Bangladesh bans two aid agencies from Rohingya camps
Bangladesh banned two aid agencies from its Rohingya refugee camps. Authorities alleged the agencies were telling refugees to reject repatriation…
Philippines' Duterte to bring up territorial issues to China
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks on Aug 29. Mr Duterte was in China…
Hong Kong students boycott classes for second week
Hong Kong police said over 150 people have been arrested after the latest weekend of protests. Addressing the media, they…
More protests being planned in Hong Kong despite Bill withdrawal
Protesters in Hong Kong appeared to have no plans to stop their actions even though the government agreed to withdraw…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sept 5
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sept 5: – Malaysia defends move to extend licence for rare earth firm Lynas –…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Sept 5
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Sept 5: – One dead, 30 hurt as train and truck collide in Japan –…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Sep 6
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 06: – Woman tries to smuggle baby out of Philippines in sling bag –…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief July 12
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, July 12: – 200 Filipino protesters call on China to uphold 2016 ruling – Suicide…
What lies ahead for the Philippines' Duterte? | Insight | Full Episode
President Rodrigo Duterte swept to power three years ago on a reputation as a strong and decisive leader. He also…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Sep 6
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 6: – Nissan Motor considering pulling out of S Korea: Reports – Rakuten shares…
China to exempt 16 categories of US products from tariffs
China will exempt 16 categories of US products from additional tariffs. The exemptions are part of Beijing’s waiver programme, which…
Body of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe leaves Singapore Casket
A hearse carrying Robert Mugabe’s body made its way to the airport from the Singapore Casket funeral parlour on Wednesday…
Hong Kong protests: China backs HK leader Carrie Lam | Full news conference and Q&A | English dub
Beijing threw its backing behind Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in the wake of a leaked audio recording of her…
Foreign interference into Hong Kong's internal affairs "totally unnecessary": Carrie Lam
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said in a press conference on Tuesday (Sep 10) that it is “totally unnecessary” for…
Businesses in Hong Kong caught in crossfire of protests
Businesses in Hong Kong have been caught in the crossfire, as political unrest in the city has hit the retail,…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 19
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 19: – Cambodia launches country’s first state-backed online marketplace – Microsoft to use chipmaker…
Hong Kong leader assures investors city can rebound from unrest
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has assured the business sector that the city can rebound from the ongoing unrest.…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 21
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 21: – Thai exports unexpectedly rise 4.28% on gold boost – India’s largest biscuit-maker…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 21
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Aug 21: – Alibaba delays US$15 billion IPO in Hong Kong amid protests: Reuters –…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Sep 6
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Sep 6: – Singapore and Australia reaffirm deepening defence ties – Indonesia’s sports minister apologises…
Hong Kong demonstrators to combine protests with Mid-Autumn celebrations
Protesters in Hong Kong would combine their demonstrations with celebrations to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival over the weekend. Several protests…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Aug 26
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Aug 26: – Artificial intelligence start-up Megvii files for Hong Kong IPO – Tesla to…
Asia Tonight: News in brief September 9
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, September 9: – Heavy winds fan bushfires in Australia – Philippines has reported its first…
China welcomes US goodwill gesture of tariff delay until Oct 15
Asian shares rallied following news that US President Donald Trump would delay a hike on Chinese tariffs as a “gesture…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief September 9
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, September 9: – Volocopter forming partnership with Geely for air taxis in China – Jack…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief September 10
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, September 10: – North Korea has fired “projectiles” after offering talks with the US –…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief September 10
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, September 10: – Rare freehold hotel development site along Killiney Road up for sale –…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Sep 11
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sep 11: – KFC in China introduces durian-filled chicken nuggets – New high-voltage electric eels…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Sept 12
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Sept 12: – Probe launched into allegations of Australian cattle inhumanely killed in Indonesia –…
Hong Kong protests: Peaceful rally calling for international support deteriorates into chaos
Hong Kong police deployed tear gas on Sunday (Sep 8) to disperse crowds after hardcore protesters set up barricades, smashed…
Singapore Tonight: News in brief Sep 11
News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Sep 11: – Heatstroke kills 2 in Japan as country struggles to restore power after…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Sep 11
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Sep 11: – Cathay Pacific to cut capacity after 38% fall in travellers flying to…
Hong Kong protests: Police address brutality claims
Hong Kong police addressed claims of police brutality as part of their news conference on Monday (Sep 9). The session…
Budget 2019 full speech by Heng Swee Keat: Merdeka Generation Package, healthcare take spotlight
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered the Budget 2019 statement in Parliament on Monday (Feb 18), outlining a strategic plan…
Lee Kuan Yew funeral procession from Istana to Parliament House (1 of 8)
The Coffin Bearer Party drapes the State Flag over Lee Kuan Yew’s casket. It is the highest State honour accorded…
ComfortDelGro trials self-driving electric shuttle bus at NUS
A self-driving electric shuttle bus will start ferrying students at the National University of Singapore from July 30. It’s part…
Researchers grow 'mini kidneys' using stem cells to help develop possible treatments
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) causes cysts to grow in the kidney and reduces its function, which could eventually lead to…
Star Wars sand sculptures at Sentosa Sandsation 2019 | CNA Lifestyle
The region’s largest sand sculpting festival is back in Singapore with a Star Wars-themed edition featuring 21 iconic characters and…
Japan gives green light to ship second batch of key tech material to Samsung
The Japanese government has given the green light to ship a second batch of key tech material to South Korea’s…
Countries must reshape militaries to deal with new threats: Ng Eng Hen
At a defence technology summit, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said countries must reshape their militaries to deal with…
Malaysia proposes softening drug laws
Malaysia has pledged to decriminalise drug addiction and its possession for personal use. The landmark move would mean no criminal…
Asian markets end in the green amid growing optimism over US-China trade talks
Most Asian markets ended in the green on Aug 20, amid growing optimism over China-US trade talks. South Korea’s KOSPI…
Temasek Holdings posts record net portfolio value for third year running
Singapore investment firm Temasek Holdings has reported a record net portfolio value of $313 billion for the financial year ended…
South Korea holds off plan to drop Japan from trade whitelist
South Korea is holding off on dropping Japan from its whitelist of countries with fast-track export status. This comes after…
The Hunt For The Perfect Rambutan | Into The Vault
Word has it that 80 years ago, one man created an orchard filled with perfect rambutan trees. Here, he would…
Gan Kim Yong on leak of information from HIV registry
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong on Monday (Jan 28) apologised for the leak of confidential information belonging to 14200 HIV-positive…
Pokemon Parade at Jewel Changi Airport | CNA Lifestyle
Jewel Changi Airport is holding its first Pokemon Parade this month. Organised in collaboration with Pokemon Centre Singapore, the parade…
Scheme launched to help Singapore law practices adopt tech solutions
A S$3.68 million scheme to help Singapore law practices adopt tech solutions was launched today. Called the Tech-celerate for Law…