28 June 2015 Spotlight: Green groups fight haze problem together for the first time
The People’s Movement to Stop Haze will launch a campaign next month to raise awareness on what the public can…
16 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Helping the helpers – Coping with caregiver stress
Would you know what to do if a loved one suffers a stroke or if your child has special needs?…
MYANMAR: Channel NewsAsia officially launches Myanmar bureau
Channel NewsAsia officially launches its Myanmar bureau. This is the thirteenth bureau in Southeast and East Asia, and it will…
Michelle Yeoh’s aspirations for 2013
Michelle Yeoh is one of a handful of Asian actresses to break into the Hollywood scene with her role in…
SINGAPORE: Channel NewsAsia documentary offers deeper insight into Konfrontasi
A special preview of an episode on Channel NewsAsia’s documentary Days of Rage was screened on Thursday for school principals…
Trailer: Investor Insights
A stronger dollar, higher interest rates, the oil shock that few saw coming… how should investors make sense of volatile…
20 Oct 2013 Spotlight: Challenges to make cycling a way of life in Singapore
Cyclists can soon find more reasons to hop on their bicycles for leisure, or as a means to commute to…
Bridging Asia: Should happiness be the national target?
GDP has traditionally been used to measure how well a country is faring. This has led many politicians to prioritise…
Bridging Asia: Ageism is a necessary evil for progress in Asia
Demographics is not destiny, but Asia’s meteoric growth in recent decades cannot but be linked to its young and fast-growing…
SOUTH KOREA: Korea halts for ‘ticket to life’ exam
November 13 was a day when almost everything in South Korea came to a halt, as attention was focused on…
Bridging Asia: Does Asian migration bring more benefits than drawbacks?
Conventional wisdom holds that migration is generally a good thing: host countries can plug the gaps in their labour markets,…
NEW DELHI: Diabetes on the rise among India’s children
Childhood diabetes is becoming a serious health problem in India. According to JDRF, a US-based research foundation on juvenile diabetes,…
China’s mooncake sales hit by austerity drive
Mooncake sales in China are down between 30 and 60 per cent due to the Chinese government’s ban against buying…
27 Dec 2013: App Development Interview
We speak with developers of two home-grown apps, to find out more about the scene in Singapore and what we…
INDONESIA: Jakarta clamps down on street monkey performances
Jakarta is putting a stop to street monkey performances, known locally as “topeng monyet”. The city’s administration has begun rounding…
10 Dec 2013: Interview with Professor Lily Kong from National University of Singapore
We speak with Professor Lily Kong, from the National University of Singapore, on the issue of integrating transient migrant workers…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airshow deals hit record high
The Singapore Airshow’s trade portion ended on Friday, with the value of deals announced hitting US$32 billion. This is a…
15 Nov 2013: Interview with Jack Sim
“If the toilet respects the user, the user will respect the toilet.” We chat with Jack Sim, founder of the…
Japan’s September tourist arrivals up 31.7{c427f2a60176f45880aaa7676ff8f690d073d867dbb30a0148f30c857b60d23e} at record high
Japan’s tourist arrivals rose 31.7 per cent on-year to a record 867000 in September — continuing to be strong are…
26 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Smart Nation initiative set to change Singapore’s urban landscape
The next generation of buildings in Singapore is set to become a lot smarter thanks to the increasing convergence of…
3 Jan 2014: Interview with Professor Kirpal Singh
Looking back on the videos and pictures that went viral last year, we speak with Associate Professor Kirpal Singh from…
CHINA: China’s long public holidays boost economic growth
More holidays for workers appear to be helping domestic consumption in China, which is often cited as being central to…
Indonesia Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week comes to an end, Indonesia kicks off its own Fashion Week that promises a new…
20 Feb 2014: Interview with Paulin Straughan
There were more marriages in 2012 compared to 2011. Associate Professor Paulin Straughan from the National University of Singapore joins…
15 Nov 2013: Interview with Dr Terence Kee
Dr Terence Kee from the Singapore General Hospital shares what transplant patients can look forward to at the Singapore General…
4 Nov 2013: Interview with William Phuan & Gwee Li Sui
Why don’t enough Singaporeans love literature? We chat with Director of The Arts House, William Phuan and writer, Gwee Li…