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…
Interview with Hollywood’s Asian Empress: Joan Chen
Hollywood icon, Joan Chen, dazzles in HBO Asia’s newest series — “Serangoon Road” set in politically turbulent Singapore in the…
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…
30 Jan 2014: Interview with Wee Li Lin
Nominees for the 5th Singapore Short Film Awards have been announced – and student films are stealing the show. One…
SINGAPORE: Major 3D printing technology tradeshow opens
A major 3D printing technology tradeshow has opened in Singapore — a first for the country. Organisers said the event…
13 July 2014 Spotlight: Rough seas for Singapore fish farms
Singapore risks losing its top spot as the world’s biggest ornamental fish exporter if the industry doesn’t transform, industry players…
13 Nov 2013: Interview with Rosemary Lee
Hacking crosses national boundaries, so how far do our laws go in protecting us? Rosemary Lee, Counsel at Pinsent Masons…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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: 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Across Borders with Dr Farish – Episode 1: Cambodia – Thailand
In the first episode of a new series, host Dr Farish Noor explores the dispute over border land around a…
South Korea grappling with smartphone addiction
South Korea has more than 30 million mobile phone users. The devices have become a vital part of everyday life…
12 Mar 2015 Spotlight: ASEAN leaders push for greater regional labour mobility
An integrated community will accelerate the pace of structural change, and is expected to generate some 14 million additional jobs…
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…
IT FIGURES S2: Ep 3 – Food Fight
Singapore’s a food haven, where there is almost nothing you can’t find either grown, or imported, for sale here. Singapore…
19 Dec 2013: Interview with Dr Audrey Chia
Singapore is known as the myopia capital of the world. But a new treatment is now in sight, for children…
SINGAPORE: Master of Science in Audiology degree course launched at NUS
A new Master of Science in Audiology degree course has been officially launched at the National University of Singapore (NUS).…
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…
10 Aug 2014 Spotlight: Bike sharing in Singapore
Three in four commuters are willing to pay for a bike-sharing service as long as it is not more expensive…
2 November 2014: Tackling food waste: More measures needed, say experts
Singapore generated almost 800000 tonnes of food waste last year – the highest in recent years. Experts say each individual…
Bridging Asia: China or India – Who will be ahead in 2030?
India have seen impressive economic growth over the past decade and this seems set to continue. With each having a…
SINGAPORE: Upward trend in recycling e-waste
More people are recycling their electronic waste, with companies involved in such programmes observing an increase in the amount of…
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 ……
MANILA: Manila’s rich architectural heritage gets a lift from Escuela Taller
A special school in Manila funded jointly by grants from Spain and the Philippines educates children from under-privileged backgrounds and…
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…
“Little Emperor” Parents
The second generation of children born under China’s one child policy are being brought up mainly by their grandparents. And…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: EM RISKS IN 2015
MARK MOBIUS, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group tells us his concerns over the junk bond market in America…
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…
Singaporeans pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Channel NewsAsia speaks to some members of the public who were outside the Istana to pay tribute to the late…
Singaporeans pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Channel NewsAsia speaks to some members of the public who were outside the Istana to pay tribute to the late…
TIME NOR TIDE: REMEMBERING LEE KUAN YEW
Channel NewsAsia’s 3-part documentary traces Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s life and work from the time he entered politics, including exclusive…
Bridging Asia: Asia’s growth will come at the cost of its environment
Can poor countries afford to be green? But as pollution caused by rapid industrialization leave developing countries with high death…
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…
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…
MANILA: Philippine govt to spend US$1.2b to relocate informal settlers
Metro Manila is home to 14 million people, with four out of every 10 residents living in slums. The Philippine…
Online shopping gaining popularity in India
The online fashion retail industry in India is booming as the idea of e-commerce catches on. While books and electronics…