23 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Nurturing young talent in the arts, sports and science
A look at how young Singaporeans are getting help in their fields of choice. source
31 May 2015 Spotlight: Singapore Sports School aiming to become an academy of excellence
Channel NewsAsia’s John Leong looks at some of the Singapore Sports School’s success stories, and what it is doing 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…
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…
SDA’S GE2015 POLITICAL BROADCAST
Delivered by Singapore Democratic Alliance’s Harminder Pal Singh http://sgvotes.sg. source
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…
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…
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…
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 ……
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…
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…
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…
SINGAPORE: Demand for private cord blood banking expected to grow
Demand for private cord blood storage in Singapore will grow at around 9 per cent per year, according to consulting…
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…
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…
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: MediaCorp and National Heritage Board jointly organise TV50 Festival
MediaCorp and the National Heritage Board will jointly organise a star-studded festival to celebrate 50 years of television broadcasting in…
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…
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…
Man slaps Amos Yee at State Courts
A man stuck Amos Yee in the face while the teenager was on his way to a pre-trial conference on…
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…
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 ……
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…
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…
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…
THOUSANDS PAY LAST RESPECTS TO MR LEE KUAN YEW
They came, they applauded and shouted “Thank you” when his coffin went past, and they lined up to see him…
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…
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…
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…
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…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: RISING BOND YIELD, DOLLAR IMPACT
Chris Weston, Chief market strategist at IG Markets talks about positioning as US Treasury yields rise while Japanese and European…
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…
1 Feb 2015 Spotlight: A velodrome for Singapore cyclists?
Building a velodrome in Singapore is being considered by the Government as part of the Vision 2030 Sports Master Plan.…
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…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: CHINA’s LUCKY 7%
China has announced a new 7% growth mantra after its economy slowed to its softest pace in 24-years in 2014.…
SG+: Ageing Workforce – Finding the Silver Lining
As one of Asia’s fastest ageing populations, it is estimated that by 2030, one-fifth of the population will be 65…
10 Nov 2013 Spotlight: A race to enhance Singapore’s eldercare services
Singapore’s rising ageing population has led to an increase in the demand for care for the elderly. But while building…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: APPLE’S BLOWOUT Q1
Can Apple’s blowout earnings in Q1 be sustained throughout the rest of the year and is the Cupertino-giant too dependent…
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…
SINGAPORE: Rich-poor gap narrowed to smallest in years
The gap between the rich and poor in Singapore narrowed to its smallest in years, according to an annual report…
SINGAPORE: Digital Inclusion Fund to bridge the digital divide
A new $8 million Digital Inclusion (DI) Fund will be set up in the second half of 2014 to help…
SINGAPORE: Companies ‘go green’ to avoid ‘going red’ in the account books
Going green are sometimes perceived as an expensive effort by companies. Huge investments and high costs are often cited as…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: CHINA’S REFORM FAILURE?
Fraser Howie Director at Newedge Financial and Chris Weston of IG Markets looks at what China needs to do to…
16 Jan 2014: Interview with Dr Janil Puthucheary (Part 1)
Public transport fares will increase this April but there’ll be a slew of concessions for Singaporeans. Dr Janil Puthucheary, who’s…