Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:42 +0800 Mediacorp 20 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/image/8395694/1x1/114/114/eb06a179c414e4534ff4417b64f3710c/kC/apple-touch-icon.png Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ 114 114 mediacorp feed news Jail for ex-SAF captain who set up a 'heist' to steal S$2.3 million in cryptocurrency from acquaintance https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jail-former-saf-captain-steal-cryptocurrency-housebreaking-6108776 Teo Rong Xuan broke into the victim’s condominium unit and made off with information to access the victim's cryptocurrency wallet. Fri, 08 May 2026 13:57:57 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jail-former-saf-captain-steal-cryptocurrency-housebreaking-6108776 Singapore Fandi Ahmad teases his kids about settling down, says he proposed to Wendy Jacobs in 3 months https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/fandi-ahmad-teases-kids-marriage-6108651 Beyond his success on the football pitch, the local legend reveals in the latest episode of DNA that he is simply a dad hoping his children will settle down. Fri, 08 May 2026 13:43:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/fandi-ahmad-teases-kids-marriage-6108651 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days Former Sakae Holdings director guilty of misappropriating S$15.8 million, lying in High Court https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-sakae-holdings-guilty-misappropriation-bugis-cube-6108766 Sentencing has been adjourned for Ong Siew Kwee and two associates, Ho Yew Kong and Chua Wei Tat, who were convicted in the case involving Bugis Cube. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:47:59 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ex-sakae-holdings-guilty-misappropriation-bugis-cube-6108766 Singapore PM Wong calls for swift ratification of ASEAN petroleum, trade agreements amid Middle East conflict https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-summit-cebu-lawrence-wong-middle-east-strait-hormuz-6108656 Singapore’s prime minister warned that Asia will be the hardest hit by the Middle East crisis because of its high dependence on energy and other critical supplies from the Gulf.  Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-summit-cebu-lawrence-wong-middle-east-strait-hormuz-6108656 Singapore ,Asia Vegetable, seafood farm productivity up in 2025 as Singapore bolsters food resilience https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sfa-grace-fu-vegetable-seafood-production-rise-6108556 Vegetable farm productivity rose 10 per cent in 2025, while seafood farm productivity jumped 27 per cent. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sfa-grace-fu-vegetable-seafood-production-rise-6108556 Singapore Fully automated in-car immigration clearance for drivers, passengers to be trialled at Tuas Checkpoint https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fully-automated-car-immigration-clearance-trial-tuas-checkpoint-6108576 The system will be progressively implemented at Tuas Checkpoint from early 2027, before a subsequent roll-out to the redeveloped Woodlands Checkpoint. Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:10 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fully-automated-car-immigration-clearance-trial-tuas-checkpoint-6108576 Singapore 'Very negligible' risk of hantavirus in Singapore, healthcare system well-prepared: Experts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hantavirus-singapore-low-risk-experts-6107476 "This is a virus that doesn't spread easily between people, usually only when there is close physical contact," says an infectious diseases expert. Fri, 08 May 2026 11:46:59 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hantavirus-singapore-low-risk-experts-6107476 Singapore Singapore Heart Foundation launches HELP tool to enable women to spot heart attack symptoms https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/help-heart-attack-symptoms-women-singapore-6108571 The acronym HELP is a list of less obvious heart attack symptoms that women experience so that they can seek timely medical attention. Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:44 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/help-heart-attack-symptoms-women-singapore-6108571 Women ,Wellness ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Singapore Airlines to add Europe flights to meet 'strong demand' https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-europe-flights-strong-demand-manchester-milan-munich-gatwick-6108641 The moves by Singapore's national carrier come amid global fuel uncertainty stemming from the unrest in the Strait of Hormuz. Fri, 08 May 2026 11:13:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-europe-flights-strong-demand-manchester-milan-munich-gatwick-6108641 Singapore New pop-up spaces, hotel concepts to be rolled out in Orchard Road as part of rejuvenation efforts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/orchard-road-rejuvenation-tourism-stb-6107786 STB chief executive Melissa Ow announced that four heritage bungalows in Tanglin have been rezoned for hotel use. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/orchard-road-rejuvenation-tourism-stb-6107786 Singapore Singapore tourism receipts hit record S$32.8 billion in 2025: Grace Fu https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-tourism-board-record-tourism-receipts-updates-6106496 S$740 million will be added to the Tourism Development Fund over the next five years to support Singapore's ambitions under Tourism 2040. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:05:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-tourism-board-record-tourism-receipts-updates-6106496 Singapore Minimum occupation period for executive condos doubled; first-timer quota, priority expanded https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/executive-condominiums-ec-mop-doubled-first-timer-quota-priority-expand-no-dps-6106466 Developers can also no longer offer the Deferred Payment Scheme for executive condominiums as part of measures to help first-time home buyers get a unit amid rising prices. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:35:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/executive-condominiums-ec-mop-doubled-first-timer-quota-priority-expand-no-dps-6106466 Singapore OCBC Q1 profit beats forecasts, sets aside more allowances amid Middle East war https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/ocbc-q1-profit-beats-forecasts-sets-aside-more-allowances-amid-middle-east-war-6108371 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:15:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/ocbc-q1-profit-beats-forecasts-sets-aside-more-allowances-amid-middle-east-war-6108371 Business ,Singapore Small-group meet-ups, shared interests: How young women in Singapore are finding new social circles https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/young-women-singapore-social-clubs-friendships-6090061 From pilates to supper clubs, female-led social groups are offering young women in Singapore new, low-pressure, activity-based ways to meet and build friendships. Fri, 08 May 2026 07:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/young-women-singapore-social-clubs-friendships-6090061 Women ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Commentary: Pork blood and offal aren’t only delicious, but nutritious and sustainable https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/pork-blood-soup-offal-organ-kway-chap-meat-food-6106341 With Singapore reversing a decades-long ban on pork blood, food writer Pamelia Chia weighs in on why offal triggers revulsion in some diners. Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/pork-blood-soup-offal-organ-kway-chap-meat-food-6106341 Commentary ,Singapore Worker killed in lightning strike at fish farm off Lim Chu Kang https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lightning-strike-worker-died-lim-chu-kang-fish-farm-6107606 The workplace incident occurred at about 4pm on Tuesday (May 5), said the Ministry of Manpower. Thu, 07 May 2026 23:57:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lightning-strike-worker-died-lim-chu-kang-fish-farm-6107606 Singapore Law passed to allow Singtel special discounted shares to be transferred to holders’ CDP accounts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singtel-special-discounted-shares-cdp-accounts-transfer-cpf-6106956 Members of Parliament supported the move, but raised concerns over possible scams and the creation of designated accounts for those who currently do not have CDP accounts. Thu, 07 May 2026 21:29:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singtel-special-discounted-shares-cdp-accounts-transfer-cpf-6106956 Singapore Pahang, Terengganu visit aimed to deepen ties, explore new areas of cooperation: SM Lee https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-malaysia-pahang-terengganu-6107046 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it is important to understand and keep in touch with the two big Malaysian states, adding that there is potential to develop economic opportunities and cooperation.  Thu, 07 May 2026 21:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-malaysia-pahang-terengganu-6107046 Singapore Parliament passes Bill to allow companies to dual list on SGX, Nasdaq at the same time https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sgx-nasdaq-dual-listing-markets-parliament-6107096 Members of Parliament raised concerns on the ability for firms to maintain liquidity after listing on the Global Listing Board. Thu, 07 May 2026 20:54:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sgx-nasdaq-dual-listing-markets-parliament-6107096 Singapore Crocodile spotted off Sentosa Cove caught and put down: NParks https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/crocodile-sentosa-cove-caught-put-down-nparks-6107121 The nearly 2m-long crocodile was put down due to public safety considerations and a lack of relocation options, the National Parks Board said. Thu, 07 May 2026 20:41:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/crocodile-sentosa-cove-caught-put-down-nparks-6107121 Singapore