Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:15:13 +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 Primary 5 and Secondary 3 students got 15 more minutes of sleep in 2025 than in 2023 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/students-enough-sleep-school-start-times-6303326 The latest Ministry of Education survey found that Primary 5 and Secondary 3 students got about seven hours of sleep on average on school days. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:01 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/students-enough-sleep-school-start-times-6303326 Singapore NDP 2026: Public advised to arrive early for security checks, monitor crowd levels https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ndp-2026-security-traffic-advisory-police-national-stadium-6303001 Members of the public should check the Crowd@NationalStadium map for real-time crowd levels and closed-off areas. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:08:48 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ndp-2026-security-traffic-advisory-police-national-stadium-6303001 Singapore Vape syndicate member's guilty plea reveals inner workings of local operations https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vape-syndicate-warehouse-telegram-whatsapp-malaysia-leader-6303081 The syndicate delivered between 105 and 210 orders of vapes and components each day, taking instructions from a leader called "Nobody" who was purportedly based in Malaysia. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vape-syndicate-warehouse-telegram-whatsapp-malaysia-leader-6303081 Singapore Queenstown Sport Centre reopens on Aug 8 with upgraded facilities https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/queenstown-sport-centre-reopens-aug-8-upgraded-facilities-6303006 Key features include an enhanced rugby field built to World Rugby standards and a new dry-dive facility for national athletes. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:04:55 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/queenstown-sport-centre-reopens-aug-8-upgraded-facilities-6303006 Singapore 300 more beverage container return machines to be deployed at institutes of higher learning, industrial areas https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/beverage-container-return-scheme-more-machines-ihls-dormitories-tourist-spots-6302951 BCRS Ltd said it is applying what it learnt during the early days of the scheme to improve the return experience, enhance the refund process and recalibrate the machines' container recognition abilities.  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/beverage-container-return-scheme-more-machines-ihls-dormitories-tourist-spots-6302951 Singapore ,Sustainability From giant flag displays to NDP rehearsals: Meet the volunteers behind Singapore's 61st birthday celebrations https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/volunteers-behind-singapore-61-birthday-celebrations-6300446 Since 2015, Toa Payoh residents have come together each year to create a National Day flag display, with Singapore flags arranged into a giant number across two HDB blocks to mark the nation's birthday. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:38:23 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/volunteers-behind-singapore-61-birthday-celebrations-6300446 Singapore Revised migrant worker healthcare plan to lower costs for employers, bring clinics closer by April 2027 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/migrant-workers-healthcare-primary-care-plan-payment-clinic-2km-6300856 The clinics will be within 2km from where most migrant workers live, compared with 3km now. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/migrant-workers-healthcare-primary-care-plan-payment-clinic-2km-6300856 Singapore Audit into Law Society found ‘significant failings’ in leadership, workplace culture and governance: Edwin Tong https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawsoc-audit-significant-failings-edwin-tong-6302566 The probe, however, found no evidence of deliberate financial impropriety or an intentional cover-up. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:58:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawsoc-audit-significant-failings-edwin-tong-6302566 Singapore Mom’s Touch reopening on Aug 14 with Singapore-exclusive burgers and Le Sserafim merchandise https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/moms-touch-singapore-le-sserafim-reopening-august-2026-6294316 Weeks after a banner announcing its return was spotted at Chinatown, South Korean fast food chain Mom’s Touch has officially confirmed that it is reopening in Singapore on Aug 14. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/moms-touch-singapore-le-sserafim-reopening-august-2026-6294316 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen up for auction again in Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/lee-kuan-yew-fountain-pen-hotlotz-auction-6302481 The silver Montblanc fountain pen, engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew", was previously sold at the Lee Kuan Yew Family Collection charity auction in 2003. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:48:53 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/lee-kuan-yew-fountain-pen-hotlotz-auction-6302481 Living ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Driver in Tampines chain collision admits to running red light at 129kmh, crashing into 3 cars and killing 2 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-collision-driver-plead-guilty-run-red-light-129kmh-6300621 Several of the vehicles involved in the chain collision were driven by parents ferrying their children to school. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-collision-driver-plead-guilty-run-red-light-129kmh-6300621 Singapore Where to watch the National Day Parade 2026 fireworks https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/ndp-2026-fireworks-where-watch-6299496 Whether you're planning a picnic or simply chasing the best view, these are some public spots to watch the NDP 2026 fireworks. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/living/ndp-2026-fireworks-where-watch-6299496 Living ,Singapore ,CNA Lifestyle DBS shares scale record high as bank lifts forecast after profit beat https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dbs-shares-scale-record-high-bank-lifts-forecast-after-profit-beat-6302301 The Singapore bank declared S$0.81 in dividends per share for the second quarter of 2026. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/dbs-shares-scale-record-high-bank-lifts-forecast-after-profit-beat-6302301 Business ,Singapore From HDB flats to Peranakan tiles: How Onlewo turned Singapore's everyday heritage into contemporary design https://www.channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/onlewo-singapore-heritage-designs-6279766 Discover how Onlewo transforms Singapore's architecture, culture and everyday icons into contemporary prints that celebrate heritage with style. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:21:53 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/onlewo-singapore-heritage-designs-6279766 Style & Beauty ,Living ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Singapore's bicycle rental shops fight to survive as bike-sharing grows https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bicycle-rental-shops-bike-sharing-demand-6272466 Three rental shop owners told CNA how bike-sharing's lower prices and convenience have forced them to downsize, diversify or consider shutting down. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/bicycle-rental-shops-bike-sharing-demand-6272466 Singapore Da Paolo’s next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want https://www.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/da-paolo-singapore-tutto-expansion-6297301 After weathering downturns, changing dining habits and the pandemic, Da Paolo CEO Guillaume Pichoir is steering the 37-year-old Singapore F&B group towards its next phase of growth with Tutto and a more selective expansion strategy. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:36:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/da-paolo-singapore-tutto-expansion-6297301 Experiences ,CNA Luxury ,People ,Dining ,Singapore WP presses for stronger support for youths and entrepreneurs; govt says jobs, skills are key to lasting success https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wp-support-youth-entrepreneurs-pap-parliament-motion-6301071 One gets a lasting share of Singapore’s success by "meaningfully participating" in the country’s economy, says Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wp-support-youth-entrepreneurs-pap-parliament-motion-6301071 Singapore Parliament backs amended WP motion on Singapore’s future economy after 9-hour debate; WP MPs record dissent https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-wp-motion-economic-review-6301206 The motion was passed with four amendments after a debate involving 24 MPs, including four political office holders. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parliament-wp-motion-economic-review-6301206 Singapore WP asks for 'updated growth model' that benefits workers; govt says approach 'always built around Singaporeans' https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/workers-party-motion-retrenchment-benefits-workers-pap-parliament-6301411 WP MPs urged the government to consider minimum retrenchment benefits and unemployment insurance, while Minister of State Dinesh Vasu Dash said the government’s economic blueprint already makes similar recommendations. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/workers-party-motion-retrenchment-benefits-workers-pap-parliament-6301411 Singapore WP calls for SME-driven economic growth; govt says proposal 'a lot in common' with economic review https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/workers-party-sme-growth-pap-mnc-6301246 During the debate, Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said Singapore's economy needs both MNCs and SMEs to thrive, with the two reinforcing rather than competing with each other. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/workers-party-sme-growth-pap-mnc-6301246 Singapore