Select Committee hearings: Shanmugam and Facebook on misuse of data by Cambridge Analytica
This should not have happened on our watch.” Simon Milner, Facebook’s Vice President of Public Policy for the Asia-Pacific, speaks…
Asian shares lower as North Korea suspends talks, U.S. yields shoot higher
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Asian markets fell in early trade on Wednesday after Pyongyang called off talks with Seoul, throwing a…
On the Job: Food court cleaner
Our reporter Jalelah Abu Baker spent two days on the job clearing plates at a food court in Singapore and…
6 Oct 2013 Spotlight: Botanical Garden’s bid as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Singapore is bidding to have the Botanic Gardens, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The process is in its…
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…
Food Heroes – Julian Royer, Odette
His 2-Michelin star restaurant is named after one of the greatest influence in his life and in the kitchen –…
13 Oct 2013 Spotlight: Working Poor
Social service practitioners and labour economists in Singapore — have identified an emerging class of what’s termed, the “working poor”.…
On the Job: Pest control
Scared of cockroaches? Our reporter is – but took up this pest control assignment anyway, and soon discovered On The…
A tribute to Inuka, Singapore’s last polar bear
The Singapore Zoo’s late resident polar bear Inuka was put down on “humane grounds” on Wednesday (Apr 25). Here’s a…
Japan Airlines to set up low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) (9201.T) is launching a low-cost carrier offering medium to long-haul flights, aiming…
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…
Pompeo: US will need to give Kim Jong Un security assurances
Interested in North Korea? Add North Korea as an interest to stay up to date on the latest North Korea…
Channel NewsAsia speaks to YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider
YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider, who is in Singapore for YouTube FanFest 2015, gave us a sneak preview of what he…
“Little Emperor” Parents
The second generation of children born under China’s one child policy are being brought up mainly by their grandparents. And…
A Little Red Dot Diplomacy Trailer 1
The Who’s Who of #ALittleRedDotDiplomacy give a peek at what to expect on the upcoming Channel NewsAsia documentary on Singapore’s…
i Light Marina Bay 2018: Highlights
i Light at Marina Bay brings together 22 sustainable artworks from 14 countries – here are just a few of…
Avengers assemble in Singapore for Infinity War, led by Iron Man
The moment Iron Man brought out Doctor Strange and Nebula to join him for about 3000 photos after the press…
Dodgy beauty sales tactics in Singapore
Dodgy beauty sales staff are getting more aggressive – sometimes even ganging up on customers or following them to the…
Avengers’ group chat
Why didn’t Avengers’ Captain America, Hulk, Thor and Black Widow come to Singapore for the Avengers: Infinity War tour along…
Interview with Selena Li
Hit Hong Kong actress Selena Li joins us ‘live’ in studio! We find out what she’s been up to in…
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.…
The last days of Dakota Crescent
Dakota Crescent, known affectionately as the “seven-storey houses”, is a ghost of its former self as residents have been told…
Singapore gives cyber crime fighting facility to Interpol
Singapore has officially given a state-of-the-art cybercrime fighting centre to international police organisation Interpol The Interpol Global Complex for Innovation…
Do the Pikachu: 3,000 turn up for Pokemon Run Carnival in Singapore
Aspiring Pokémon trainers set off to conquer a 5km running course after a warm-up guided by Pikachu at Pokémon Run…
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…
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…
World shares hemmed in by dollar and Fed rate expectations
LONDON (Reuters) – World stocks inched higher on Wednesday after two days of losses but remained pinned down by the…
Dr Surin Pitsuwan seeks bigger mandate to represent ASEAN
ASEAN’s out-going Secretary-General has made an impassioned plea for the grouping to re-examine its decision-making process. In an exclusive interview…
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…
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…
Jakarta bakery’s traditional methods continue to attract customers
Modern bakeries make use high-tech machines for greater efficiency, and come up with new creations to keep customers coming. But…
Asian shares edge higher as tensions ease, earnings rise
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rose again on Monday as tensions in the Korean Peninsula eased and first-quarter earnings shone,…
SG+: CPF – Enough For Life
Will you have enough Central Provident Fund savings at retirement? Or will you have used too much on housing and…
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…
China’s “Precious Snowflakes”
They were called “Little Emperors” – the first generation, growing up under China’s one child policy. Now, they’ve started their…
Aung San Suu Kyi encourages overseas Myanmar citizens to return home
Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has encouraged overseas Myanmar citizens to return home to participate in the country’s…
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…
JAPAN: Shinkansen – Looking abroad as it turns 50
After decades of protecting its own technology, Japan is attempting to lure buyers for its high speed bullet train known…
Filipinos turn to culinary skills for better-paying jobs overseas
Becoming a chef is now one of the most popular professions in the Philippines. That is because when it comes…
Health experts: Myanmar may lose battle against HIV
Health experts warn that Myanmar is in danger of losing its battle with HIV. Currently, the country can only afford…
U.S debt deluge lifts bond yields to four-year high, Asia stocks down
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped and the U.S. dollar advanced on Tuesday, as a deluge of U.S. government debt…
Bridging Asia: Religious Fundamentalism is a threat to Asia’s future
This House believes that religious fundamentalism, whether a political ideology garbed in religious terminology or a religious movement defining itself…
Asia stocks struggle with rising yields; oil stays high
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks dipped on Monday as investors braced for a bevy of earnings from the world’s largest…
American music legend: Tony Bennett explains what keeps him in the music business
“If you go for quality, you’ll never go out of style” – that’s the motto of American music legend Tony…
China’s Young Adults
The growing number of young adults living off their parents is a sparking concern in China. A study found that…
China women seeks financial security in marriages
Financial security in marriage ranks high among women in China. That is according to the latest Chinese marriage report which…
Aid on Myanmar highway
The Singapore Red Cross Society has helped build a first aid post on a Myanmar highway, giving assistance to accident…
Asian shares edge ahead with Wall Street, but China lags
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares crept ahead on Wednesday after Wall Street took heart from upbeat corporate earnings, though nagging…
Bridging Asia: Can Asia beat corruption?
After the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s, deeply-rooted problems of corruption were highlighted in countries like Thailand, South…
18 Nov 2013: Interview with Ang Zi Qian and Kok Heng Leun
Death is not something that everyone is comfortable talking about. So a new art exhibition wants to encourage people to…
Coffee lovers welcome Starbucks’ debut in India
India has traditionally been a tea-drinking nation, but over the years, the young urbane class has developed a taste for…
SINGAPORE: MediaCorp clinches Best Terrestrial Broadcaster title at 18th Asian Television Awards
MediaCorp has clinched the highly coveted Best Terrestrial Broadcaster award at the 18th Asian Television Awards. The awards were presented…
12 Dec 2013:Interview with Jeremy Tan, from Building and Construction Authority
The number of fallen windows has dropped to lowest in the past five years. We speak with Jeremy Tan, Deputy…
15 June 2014 Spotlight: Clearing the air on haze – its root cause and challenges
Fires in Sumatra and the yearly haze problem can be drastically reduced in five years or less. Global Forest Watch,…
22 Dec 2013 Spotlight: A look back at Singapore’s first riot in more than 40 years
2 weeks on from the night of December 8, we look back at the series of events that unfolded the…