Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:40:21 +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 Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-lions-china-friendly-football-fandi-goal-6164816 This is the second of the Lions’ two friendlies, with Gavin Lee’s men beating Mongolia 4-0 on May 31. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-lions-china-friendly-football-fandi-goal-6164816 Sport ,Singapore Singaporean linked to Cambodia-based scam syndicate arrested https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cambodia-scam-syndicate-singaporean-arrested-6164656 A total of 30 suspects - 24 Singaporeans and six Malaysians - linked to the syndicate remain at large. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:10:08 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cambodia-scam-syndicate-singaporean-arrested-6164656 Singapore Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hotels-hostels-upper-circular-road-beach-road-chee-hong-tat-serviced-apartments-6162201 Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hotels-hostels-upper-circular-road-beach-road-chee-hong-tat-serviced-apartments-6162201 Singapore Mother jailed for giving 15-year-old son methamphetamine, leaving drug utensils in living room https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mother-give-son-meth-ice-drugs-crime-6164336 About six months before his mother and stepfather were arrested, the boy chanced upon some drug utensils in the sink at home. When he asked his mother what they were for, she replied that they were for smoking methamphetamine.  Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:05:55 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mother-give-son-meth-ice-drugs-crime-6164336 Singapore Fresh graduates may need to adjust salary expectations amid economic uncertainty: Analysts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fresh-university-graduates-salary-expectations-reality-mom-survey-6159341 Around one in three university graduates rejected job offers as the wages were too low, according to a survey conducted by the manpower ministry in 2025. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:27:41 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fresh-university-graduates-salary-expectations-reality-mom-survey-6159341 Singapore Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing's viral motorbike trend https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/singapore-musicians-chongqing-motorbike-trend-song-6163776 In an interview with 8days.sg, session guitarist Pan Zai En shared that he only found out while on the MRT that the song had blown up globally. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/singapore-musicians-chongqing-motorbike-trend-song-6163776 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days 58 venues across Singapore to screen selected World Cup 2026 matches live https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/58-locations-live-community-screenings-world-cup-matches-6163816 Locations include community clubs, ActiveSG Sports Centres and The Kallang. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:27:47 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/58-locations-live-community-screenings-world-cup-matches-6163816 Singapore Higher pay attracts new blood to bus industry, but job demands make retention a challenge, say bus captains https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retaining-bus-driver-bigger-challenge-attracting-higher-pay-6162171 One driver said newcomers may not be prepared to face the gruelling realities of the job, such as long work hours and split shifts. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retaining-bus-driver-bigger-challenge-attracting-higher-pay-6162171 Singapore Police raid open-concept massage parlours, 5 arrested for allegedly offering sexual services https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-raid-open-concept-massage-parlours-jurong-boon-lay-6163666 The police raids took place ahead of new rules coming into effect in the second half of the year, when open-concept massage operators will have to be licensed. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-raid-open-concept-massage-parlours-jurong-boon-lay-6163666 Singapore 30 motorists caught for queue cutting, other traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ica-motorists-woodlands-checkpoint-cut-queue-6163756 Fifteen motorists were referred to the traffic police for further action. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ica-motorists-woodlands-checkpoint-cut-queue-6163756 Singapore HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-ticket-demand-drives-htb-service-growth-6161906 Help-To-Buy (HTB) services have become a booming business in the ticketing space. With sales for K-pop superstars BTS’ upcoming Singapore shows in full swing, CNA Lifestyle spoke to fans who regularly use these services, and a provider to understand why demand is soaring. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-ticket-demand-drives-htb-service-growth-6161906 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-talks-major-new-jet-order-6162256 According to industry sources, SIA is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-talks-major-new-jet-order-6162256 Singapore Why more Singaporeans are choosing day surgery – and the procedures you might not expect https://www.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/day-surgery-singapore-procedures-no-overnight-hospital-stay-6149296 Think surgery automatically means spending days in hospital? Not always. Doctors explain how modern techniques are making day surgery a safe and increasingly common option for some procedures you thought were too complicated. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/day-surgery-singapore-procedures-no-overnight-hospital-stay-6149296 Wellness ,Singapore ,CNA Lifestyle Commentary: If your child’s myopia keeps getting worse, having new spectacles isn’t enough https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/child-myopia-eye-health-singapore-6161566 Slowing the progression of myopia in children early may matter far more than we realise for their lifelong eye health, says Dr Foo Li Lian. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/child-myopia-eye-health-singapore-6161566 Commentary ,Singapore CNA Explains: The jet fuel crisis that didn’t happen – and why https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cna-explains-iran-war-why-jet-fuel-shortages-have-not-materialised-6158926 Despite warnings of a looming jet fuel supply crunch amid the Iran war, major airlines are now saying that they have enough fuel for the next few months. CNA finds out why. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cna-explains-iran-war-why-jet-fuel-shortages-have-not-materialised-6158926 World ,Singapore On top of the world together: The Singaporean husband-wife duo who summited Everest https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mount-everest-husband-wife-singapore-couple-summit-6158671 Only a few Singaporeans have summited Everest. Last month, Mr Mark Ng and Ms Ng Li Ying joined that select group. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mount-everest-husband-wife-singapore-couple-summit-6158671 Singapore At least S$3.6 million lost in investment scams involving chat groups since May https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/investment-scam-whatsapp-chat-group-free-lessons-6162416 Victims were lured by fake social media advertisements offering free investment lessons, before being added to WhatsApp chat groups. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:49:46 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/investment-scam-whatsapp-chat-group-free-lessons-6162416 Singapore Potential Trump tariffs of 12.5% could hit one-third of Singapore exports to the US: MTI https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/us-tariffs-forced-labour-probe-singapore-assesses-impact-6162281 Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry says it is assessing the potential impact of the proposed measures and will continue to engage the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/us-tariffs-forced-labour-probe-singapore-assesses-impact-6162281 Singapore ,World ,Business CNA Explains: How a US forced labour probe could reshape global tariffs for trading partners, including Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-forced-labour-probe-singapore-tariffs-cna-explains-6160076 Dozens of economies, including Singapore, could face a new 12.5 per cent levy if the proposed tariffs are implemented. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-forced-labour-probe-singapore-tariffs-cna-explains-6160076 World ,Singapore ,Business Filipino on trial for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate says she travelled there for an office job, wanted to return home https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woman-trial-cambodia-scam-syndicate-job-6162056 The 35-year-old woman is accused of belonging to a criminal group in Phnom Penh and of conspiring to cheat people in Singapore via government official impersonation scams. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woman-trial-cambodia-scam-syndicate-job-6162056 Singapore ,Asia