Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:49:40 +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 Singapore, Germany to expand industrial AI cooperation as part of updated 5-pillar work plan https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-germany-ai-cooperation-lawrence-wong-friedrich-merz-6493021 At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do together under their strategic partnership.   Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-germany-ai-cooperation-lawrence-wong-friedrich-merz-6493021 Singapore Crystal Jade Fine Dining CEO appears in court to face company's tax charge https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/crystal-jade-ceo-court-tax-charge-6495211 The case was adjourned for the company to perform the required filings and pay a S$2,000 composition fine. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/crystal-jade-ceo-court-tax-charge-6495211 Singapore Singapore looking to strengthen haze law, may make amendments to address enforcement gaps: Grace Fu https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/transboundary-haze-law-amendments-enforcement-gaps-grace-fu-6495226 Singapore earlier issued notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:41:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/transboundary-haze-law-amendments-enforcement-gaps-grace-fu-6495226 Singapore Youths to be trained to provide psychological first aid during emergencies under new MHA initiative https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mha-youths-psychological-first-aid-sim-ann-6492631 The first cohort will comprise 30 youths, with close to 100 expressing interest in the initiative. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mha-youths-psychological-first-aid-sim-ann-6492631 Singapore Singapore aiming for more solar panels in public spaces to hit new 2035 target https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/solar-energy-panels-target-2035-6494786 The government will also look to develop a one-stop digital portal to encourage owners of landed homes to install solar panels. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/solar-energy-panels-target-2035-6494786 Singapore Singapore to host new ASEAN office to exchange jobs data, better track labour market shifts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-labour-statistics-jobs-skills-data-ai-exposure-green-transition-platform-work-6493506 AI-related changes, platform work and green jobs are some key areas the ASEAN Labour Statistics Office will study. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:31:25 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-labour-statistics-jobs-skills-data-ai-exposure-green-transition-platform-work-6493506 Singapore ,Asia Air quality remains in good-to-moderate range; NEA says low likelihood of haze on Tuesday https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-singapore-pm25-psi-oct-27-nea-6494531 In its advisory on Monday evening, the National Environment Agency said that prevailing winds and showers are expected over Singapore on Tuesday. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-singapore-pm25-psi-oct-27-nea-6494531 Singapore Singapore must keep minority safeguards like GRC system, as 'racial undercurrents' persist: Jayakumar https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grc-race-religion-minority-jayakumar-6485786 Recent online vitriol against the Indian community shows that Singapore must stay realistic despite decades of progress, says the former senior minister. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grc-race-religion-minority-jayakumar-6485786 Singapore Commentary: Singapore is doing more heritage studies – but does it have enough experts? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/heritage-study-housing-development-are-there-enough-experts-6466361 Capacity in architectural conservation and engineering is stretched, and that can impact the quality of heritage studies, say Kevin Tan and Yeo Kang Shua from the International Council on Monuments and Sites Singapore. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/heritage-study-housing-development-are-there-enough-experts-6466361 Commentary ,Singapore German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to make first official visit to Singapore from Oct 27 to 28 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-visit-singapore-6492861 The chancellor will meet Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and deliver the 49th Singapore Lecture. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:13:06 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-visit-singapore-6492861 Singapore Indonesia's gas cuts to Singapore put spotlight on domestic energy needs, economic trade-offs https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indonesia-gas-cut-singapore-energy-exports-6492596 While the reduction is unlikely to significantly affect Singapore's electricity supply or prices, analysts say it raises broader questions about energy security for both Singapore and Indonesia. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indonesia-gas-cut-singapore-energy-exports-6492596 Singapore COE quota for November to January increases by more than 1% to 19,298 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-november-january-lta-6492681 The quota for larger cars will increase by about 3 per cent, while the quota for motorcycles will fall by about 2 per cent. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:52:40 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-november-january-lta-6492681 Singapore He built an app to bring neighbours closer. Keeping it going hasn't been easy https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/upclose-goodhood-nigel-teo-challenges-funding-volunteers-6471321 After nearly seven years running GoodHood.SG, founder Nigel Teo reflects on the challenges of sustaining the platform and the volunteers who have helped him along the way. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:09:58 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/upclose-goodhood-nigel-teo-challenges-funding-volunteers-6471321 Singapore What to know about the 10 Singapore-based companies issued notices over transboundary haze https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/10-singapore-companies-transboundary-haze-pollution-act-nea-6492316 From a company linked to the maker of Indomie to a palm oil giant with plantations across Indonesia, here's what we know about the 10 Singapore-based firms issued haze notices. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/10-singapore-companies-transboundary-haze-pollution-act-nea-6492316 Singapore Raising of retirement and re-employment ages bumped forward to 2029, with more flexible jobs for older workers https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/older-workers-senior-flexible-jobs-retirement-age-6485981 The retirement and re-employment ages will be raised to 65 and 70 from 2029 as assurance that seniors can keep working if they wish to, said tripartite partners. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/older-workers-senior-flexible-jobs-retirement-age-6485981 Singapore ,Business Woman pleads guilty to conspiring to abuse 4-year-old Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nouvelle-chua-helped-dispose-megan-khung-body-pleads-guilty-6490686 Nouvelle Chua Ruoshi failed to report the abuse of Megan Khung to the authorities or to get her medical help. She also filmed the abuse, on one occasion suggesting that Megan's mother feed her mucus. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nouvelle-chua-helped-dispose-megan-khung-body-pleads-guilty-6490686 Singapore President's Challenge Night 2026 raises over S$11 million https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/presidents-challenge-night-2026-fundraiser-donations-6491876 The annual fundraiser brought together international acts Johnny Hates Jazz and Avantgardey with local artistes and community groups, raising S$11,045,752 as of Sunday (Oct 25) night. Donations remain open until Nov 1. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/presidents-challenge-night-2026-fundraiser-donations-6491876 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Singapore leaders condemn deadly church attack in Jordan, convey condolences to victims' families https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-leaders-condemn-jordan-church-attack-6492041 Gunmen killed at least nine people and injured about 40 others on Friday when they opened fire during a funeral procession at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:58:46 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-leaders-condemn-jordan-church-attack-6492041 Singapore ,World Singapore’s estimated geothermal resource potential more than 60 times annual electricity consumption: EMA https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/geothermal-energy-potential-siew-study-survey-6491981 A non-invasive geophysical survey found high-temperature geothermal resources several kilometres underground that may be suitable for electricity generation.   Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/geothermal-energy-potential-siew-study-survey-6491981 Singapore ,Sustainability Simba faces possible fines, licence cancellation over allegations of intentional spectrum misuse https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/simba-licence-unauthorised-spectrum-use-imda-6491976 Simba's unauthorised spectrum use was allegedly intentional and approved by senior management. The telco is also accused of deliberately failing to fully comply with an order to produce documents. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/simba-licence-unauthorised-spectrum-use-imda-6491976 Singapore ,Business