Days of Rage: Hock Lee Bus Riots
On 12th May 1955, Singapore is engulfed in a night of danger, despair and death — this is Black Thursday. It stemmed from a union dispute with the Hock Lee…
The Interview- Thaksin Shinawatra
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been living in self-exile since the coup which unseated him in 2006. He talks to Channel NewsAsia Glenda Chong in an exclusive interview…
Channel NewsAsia Exclusive: Tech Review- Google Glass
So many are eyeing this device. Google Glass might not be out yet but our reviewer, Stefan Loe got his hands on a prototype! He shares his exclusive first-hand review…
The Successors: Noni Purnomo
She is the vice president of Blue Bird Group, the biggest family-owned taxi company in Asia Pacific. Founded by her late grandmother, the third-generation heir has to prove herself to…
LIVE in Mong Kok: #OccupyCentral protesters sing Happy Birthday
Protesters in Mong Kok burst into Happy Birthday song every time there is sign of tension to defuse the situation. Police head to the scene to investigate. Asked how they…
Bridging Asia: Barack Obama’s Re-Election will be of no consequence to Asia
Asia held its breath when Obama came to power in 2008 in the hope that he’d be America’s first “Pacific President”. But with a gloomy domestic economy and a war…
Channel NewsAsia relaunched on 21 Jan 2013
Channel NewsAsia embarked on a major relaunch on 21 January 2013, to provide expanded coverage of Asia. Armed with our new tagline – “Understand Asia” – the move is designed…
Bidding War for Talent
A bidding war is on in China for talent. It’s the result of the country’s one child policy and ageing population. Channel NewsAsia reports on how companies are coming up…
Sg+: Fertility Levels: Why so Low, Singapore?
Singapore’s Total Fertility Rate stands at 1.29 – below the replacement level of 2.1. Why is its birth rate so low despite lots of government financial incentives and pro-family measures?…
What did you do on your ‘First’ day at work?
Singapore companies are experimenting with unique ideas to attract and retain the best talent. Some are pulling out all the stops to ensure their new hires have a first day…