19 Oct 2014 Spotlight: Using technology in stroke therapy
Over the past five years, Singapore has been seeing an increase in stroke cases and many are unable to go…
SINGAPORE: SIA can target premium travellers through F1 packages, say observers
Singapore Airlines can target premium travellers and engage in aggressive marketing — this was what observers Channel NewsAsia spoke with…
24 May 2015 Spotlight: 1993 SEA Games heroes
The last time Singapore hosted the SEA Games was in 1993, which was when the Republic produced its best medal…
WASHINGTON: “Ilo Ilo” first Singapore film shown at Washington film festival
Washington hosted its annual international film festival, and among the over seventy films on offer at Washington DC’s Filmfest was…
SINGAPORE: OCBC offers to buy over Hong Kong’s Wing Hang Bank
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced a HK$38.4 billion (around S$6.2 billion) offer to buy Hong Kong’s Wing Hang Bank…
24 Nov 2013 Spotlight: Singapore’s energy future in 2020 and beyond
Industry players say renewable energy sources could account for 10 per cent of Singapore’s energy mix in 2020. That’s more…
8 Mar 2015 Spotlight: Buffing up Laos’ defence against emerging diseases
ASEAN countries are stepping up their capabilities to guard against cross-border outbreaks of emerging diseases and Singapore has been doing…
SINGAPORE: Committee seeking ideas on how best to mark Singapore’s 50th birthday
The Singapore50 Steering Committee is seeking ideas on how Singapore should celebrate its 50th birthday. Chairman of the committee Heng…
SINGAPORE: Regional hub for boating enthusiasts
Singapore is becoming a regional hub for boating enthusiasts, offering opportunities to industry players who build, broker and service yachts.…
CALIFORNIA: Drought-hit vineyards turn to dowsers for help
California is known for its wine, but with the Golden State in the grips of one of its worst droughts…
SINGAPORE: Giant swing, elevated green deck among ideas to redesign public spaces
A giant swing at the open lawn in Marina Bay and an elevated green deck at the Singapore River Promenade…
15 Mar 2015: Singapore Sports Institute hopes to give local athletes the edge ahead of SEA Games
Singapore’s athletes are busy with their final preparations for the fast-approaching SEA Games. But aside from their own training, they…
SINGAPORE: Heritage, environmental assessments could help in preserving Pulau Ubin
Conduct studies on Pulau Ubin life and establish best practices for these studies, as part of efforts to protect and…
SINGAPORE: Young bowlers aim high at Asian Schools Bowling Championship
Singapore’s young bowlers are aiming to strike it big at the upcoming Asian Schools Tenpin Bowling Championship. The team hope…
SINGAPORE: Homegrown mobile marketplace Carousell aims to be “eBay for Southeast Asia”
Homegrown mobile marketplace start-up Carousell is positioning itself as the “eBay for Southeast Asia”. It has soft-launched its smartphone app…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: NO OIL REBOUND IN 2015?
Looks like the crude shock is here to stay. Kay Van-Petersen, Asia Macro Strategist, Saxo Capital Markets tells us why…
23 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Total Defence concept remains relevant for Singapore
The spectre of threats Singapore faces as a small and vulnerable nation means the Total Defence concept will remain relevant…
SINGAPORE: Demand for private jets expected to rise
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has predicted that world demand for private planes will reach 10000 jets over the next decade.…
27 July 2014 Spotlight: What is the Singapore solution to improving gender diversity?
In Singapore, less than a tenth of women sit on company boards – even though women make up half of…
IT FIGURES S2: Ep 1 – Maths Whizz Nation
When it comes to Mathematics, Singaporean kids are not just top of the class – they are the best in…
SINGAPORE: Local consumers spending most time watching MediaCorp TV
Local consumers are spending the most time watching MediaCorp TV. This is according to the “Media Consumer Experience Study” for…
8 June 2014 Spotlight: Experts fear mass coral bleaching when El Nino returns
The world is bracing for El Nino this year, which could mean months of drought and sweltering temperatures for Southeast…
19 July 2015 Spotlight: National Day Parade set to feature largest, most diverse Mobile Column
This year’s National Day Parade is set to feature the largest and most diverse Mobile Column ever. But how does…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: PORTFOLIO TIPS
Outside the U.S. government bond yields across the global continue to head south, as equity markets put on some decent…
SINGAPORE: Iskandar’s push into services likely to benefit Singapore
A push for growth in the services sector in Iskandar Malaysia is seen as also benefitting Singapore. The sector is…
30 March 2014 Spotlight: Major changes in Singapore sporting landscape to take place soon
In a couple of weeks, the Singapore Sports Hub will open its doors to the world, marking the completion of…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: APPLE’S BLOWOUT EARNINGS TO CONTINUE?
Apple’s Q1 earnings blew even its biggest fans away…. but is the Cupertino giant’s dependence on iPhone sales something to…
SINGAPORE: ActiveSG launched to encourage S’poreans to get active
ActiveSG, a movement to encourage Singaporeans to get active and live better through sport, was officially launched at the Jurong…
MYANMAR: Concerns over local carriers to lose out with “open skies” agreement
In Myanmar, there are growing concerns local carriers will lose out once the region introduces “open skies” at the end…
RUSSIA: One year later after the ban of adoption of orphans by US citizens
It has been a year since Russia’s government passed a law banning US citizens from adopting Russian orphans. The so-called…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
SINGAPORE: Developers required to use prefab bathroom units from 2nd half of 2014
From the second half of 2014, developers will be required to use prefabricated bathroom units (PBUs) for all residential projects…
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…
SINGAPORE: Macaque rescue team
A long-tailed macaque that was rehabilitated has been released into the wild. It’s the first case for a newly formed…