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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MALAYSIA: Dengue woes
Malaysia is waging an all out war against an ongoing dengue outbreak that has claimed 25 lives already this year.…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MYANMAR: Harmony in Rakhine state before outbreak of violence (Part 2)
Myanmar’s ethnic Rakhine and Rohingya remain divided in the country’s western Rakhine state. These two groups had previously lived together…
Interview: Chef Wan
Malaysian celebrity chef, Chef Wan will be cooking up a storm – this time out of the kitchen and in…
SINGAPORE: More wild otters sighted in Singapore
They are native to Singapore, yet not a common sight for most people here. The sightings of wild otters have…
SINGAPORE: The little red dot is the world’s costliest city?
A survey that ranks Singapore as the costliest city in the world has been making its rounds on social media…
6 Nov 2013: OurTeamSg Interview
Are you behind our athletes as they strive to do us proud? Sharon Kam from the Singapore Sports Council and…
Get Rea!: Missing in Malaysia
In 2011, an average of five children a day went missing in Malaysia. And only half were found. Who are…
2 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Shortage of engineers may weaken manufacturing capabilities
Singapore’s universities produce some 4000 engineering graduates every year, but industry observers said a growing number are choosing non-engineering ……
Channel NewsAsia’s news bureau in Myanmar
Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, has opened a news bureau in Myanmar. It is one of four foreign news organisations to…
MYANMAR: Channel NewsAsia is main source of news for Singaporeans in Myanmar
Singaporeans in Myanmar rely heavily on Channel NewsAsia for updates on news back home and around Southeast Asia. Available across…
Footprints: Legacy of a Royal Malay Port
Uncover an illuminating picture of modern Singapore’s original Malay enclave – Kampong Glam. Its journey from royal Malay port to…
My Southeast Asia with Dr Farish: Culture Shared and Threatened
Host Dr Farish Noor explores how a symbol like the golden parasol can be shared across countries. And he visits…
19 Nov 2013: Interview with Michelle Tay
Do Singaporeans speak up when they come across bad behaviour? Or are we just too “bo chup”? We chat with…
SINGAPORE: At least 70 witnesses to be called up for COI hearing on Little India riot
The Committee of Inquiry (COI) on the Little India riot intends to call at least 70 witnesses for a public…
INDONESIA: Political parties and their media affiliations
Political parties in Indonesia are pulling out all the stops in promoting their party and their candidates in this election.…
SINGAPORE: Cast, crew of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” wow fans at Marina Bay Sands
The cast and crew of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” thrilled fans at Marina Bay Sands as they arrived for a…
Perspectives July 2012: ASEAN
ASEAN, which has been in existence since 1967, is now in its fifth decade. Coupled with uniting South East Asian…
HONG KONG: Demand for shark fin is already on the decline
The Hong Kong government has banned shark fin from being served at official functions, following years of lobbying by conservation…
SINGAPORE: Four golf clubs to find out fate of their courses
Four golf clubs will find out on Sunday whether their courses will have to make way for redevelopment when their…
SINGAPORE: Jubilee Baby Gift for Singaporean babies born next year
A birthday surprise is in store for all Singaporean babies born next year. Each will receive a celebratory Jubilee Baby…
INDONESIA: Businesses step forward to tackle Indonesia’s food security issues
The United Nations marked World Food Day on 16 Oct, warning against food waste, as over 840 million people go…
15 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Are Singapore public hospitals on track to meet future healthcare needs?
By 2020, there will be six new public hospitals, which are part of the Health Ministry’s plan to boost infrastructure…
SG+: CPF – Enough For Life
Will you have enough Central Provident Fund savings at retirement? Or will you have used too much on housing and…
CHINA: Travelling home during the Lunar New Year season
The world’s largest human migration of the year has begun, as hundreds of millions of migrant workers in China start…
Aung San Suu Kyi encourages overseas Myanmar citizens to return home
Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has encouraged overseas Myanmar citizens to return home to participate in the country’s…
13 Mar 2014 Spotlight: City for All Ages project gets seniors to help fellow seniors
The aim of the City for All Ages project is to create senior-friendly communities. But in the pilot, the project…
25 Feb 2014: Interview with Kirpal Singh
As companies here continue to get a leg up from the government to increase productivity, the Food & Beverage industry…