Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Sun, 31 May 2026 15:32:04 +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 Watch: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnerships https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangrila-dialogue-chan-chun-sing-watch-live-6149246 The plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape. Sun, 31 May 2026 11:30:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangrila-dialogue-chan-chun-sing-watch-live-6149246 Singapore ,Asia ASEAN set to sign landmark regional digital economy framework agreement in November 2026 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-digital-economy-framework-agreement-singapore-november-2026-6151951 The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement is targeted to be signed at the 47th ASEAN Summit later this year. Sun, 31 May 2026 08:12:48 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/asean-digital-economy-framework-agreement-singapore-november-2026-6151951 Singapore ,Asia Does a restaurant need to go viral to survive? Red House Seafood’s Christopher Chang hopes not https://www.channelnewsasia.com/people/red-house-seafood-50-years-singapore-chilli-crab-6144356 As Red House Seafood marks its 50th anniversary, Christopher Chang reflects on resisting the pull of social media while staying true to the values that built his family’s restaurant. Sun, 31 May 2026 06:15:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/people/red-house-seafood-50-years-singapore-chilli-crab-6144356 People ,CNA Luxury ,Experiences ,Dining ,Singapore ,Remarkable Living Not just checking a box: How Buddhist teachings inspire these two men to give blood regularly https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/blood-donation-vesak-day-buddhist-teachings-6146506 For two Buddhists, donating blood is a way to live out the values of kindness, compassion and generosity.  Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/blood-donation-vesak-day-buddhist-teachings-6146506 Singapore Loh Kean Yew beats Japan's Watanabe, advances to maiden Singapore Badminton Open final https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/loh-kean-yew-singapore-badminton-open-6151401 This is Loh’s first time making the final at his home tournament. Sat, 30 May 2026 22:28:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/loh-kean-yew-singapore-badminton-open-6151401 Sport ,Singapore East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped; tenants told to vacate in 2026: NParks https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/east-coast-park-seafood-centre-jumbo-long-beach-vacate-nparks-6151361 The National Parks Board told CNA that the planned redevelopment is part of efforts to "enhance the experience" of East Coast Park visitors. Sat, 30 May 2026 20:24:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/east-coast-park-seafood-centre-jumbo-long-beach-vacate-nparks-6151361 Singapore ,Business 17 countries, including Singapore, launch framework to protect critical underwater infrastructure https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critical-underwater-infrastructure-chan-chun-sing-shangri-la-dialogue-6151266 Countries need to work together to maintain and protect critical underwater infrastructure, says Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.  Sat, 30 May 2026 16:45:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critical-underwater-infrastructure-chan-chun-sing-shangri-la-dialogue-6151266 Singapore Pete Hegseth sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/pete-hegseth-us-defense-secretary-shangri-la-dialogue-2026-6150881 The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence. Sat, 30 May 2026 10:47:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/pete-hegseth-us-defense-secretary-shangri-la-dialogue-2026-6150881 Asia ,Singapore ,World Jumbo to close its first and flagship East Coast Seafood Centre outlet on Sep 30 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jumbo-seafood-east-coast-park-restaurant-closing-6150231 It opened in 1987 as the group's first Jumbo Seafood outlet. Fri, 29 May 2026 23:04:11 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jumbo-seafood-east-coast-park-restaurant-closing-6150231 Singapore Home favourite Loh Kean Yew advances to Singapore Badminton Open semis https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-badminton-open-loh-kean-yew-semifinals-6150166 He will next face Japan’s world no 19 Koki Watanabe on Saturday. Fri, 29 May 2026 22:14:22 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-badminton-open-loh-kean-yew-semifinals-6150166 Sport ,Singapore Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lam-shangri-la-dialogue-keynote-address-vietnam-6150081 The Vietnamese leader spoke of the challenges facing the world, including the erosion of international rules and law, a crisis in development models characterised by slowing growth and climate change, and a crisis of trust among nations. Fri, 29 May 2026 21:16:15 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lam-shangri-la-dialogue-keynote-address-vietnam-6150081 Singapore ,Asia ,East Asia Watch: Vietnam President To Lam delivers keynote speech at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangrila-dialogue-vietnam-president-lam-watch-6146156 Singapore is hosting delegates and senior defence officials from 44 countries at this year's event. Fri, 29 May 2026 20:01:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangrila-dialogue-vietnam-president-lam-watch-6146156 Singapore Singapore security employee union says it stands by officers involved in Hong Kong school principal incident https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hong-kong-principal-singapore-security-employee-union-officers-6149456 The Union of Security Employees said that it stood firmly behind the officers, who had been placed in an "incredibly challenging operational environment". Fri, 29 May 2026 19:56:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hong-kong-principal-singapore-security-employee-union-officers-6149456 Singapore ,East Asia ,Asia Woman who repeatedly fed pigeons fined S$6,500, says she wanted to 'rescue' them https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woman-fined-feed-pigeons-far-east-plaza-rescue-6149691 Soh Choon Heong told the court that the pigeons motivated her because while she could still work, the birds were unable to do so, prompting the magistrate to note that pigeons did not need to work. Fri, 29 May 2026 18:48:24 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woman-fined-feed-pigeons-far-east-plaza-rescue-6149691 Singapore NTU student who tried to film women in hall toilet to be assessed for mandatory treatment order https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ntu-student-voyeurism-hall-plead-guilty-mto-6149516 How Zhong Ting, who stayed in a residential hall himself, had come across an advertisement on online classifieds platform Locanto offering payment for voyeuristic material. Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:06 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ntu-student-voyeurism-hall-plead-guilty-mto-6149516 Singapore Ex-Surrey Hills Holdings CEO accused of misappropriating more than S$242,000 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pang-gek-teng-surrey-hill-holdings-founder-ceo-charged-cheating-misappropriation-forgery-6149301 Pang Gek Teng, the founder of Surrey Hills Grocer, had been fired from Surrey Hills Holdings on Mar 26 last year following her alleged admission to fraud and other misconduct involving the company.  Fri, 29 May 2026 16:44:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pang-gek-teng-surrey-hill-holdings-founder-ceo-charged-cheating-misappropriation-forgery-6149301 Singapore Singapore workers likely to feel AI disruption sooner than most: ESR committee on human capital https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/economic-strategy-review-esr-committee-human-capital-interview-david-neo-marcus-lam-6149426 The nation must continue accelerating AI adoption, as slowing down would ultimately hurt Singapore's workers, said the committee. Fri, 29 May 2026 16:40:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/economic-strategy-review-esr-committee-human-capital-interview-david-neo-marcus-lam-6149426 Singapore US defence chief Hegseth calls on PM Wong ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue, reaffirms ties with Singapore https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangri-la-dialogue-us-hegseth-pm-lawrence-wong-chan-chun-sing-6149431 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Fri, 29 May 2026 16:39:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shangri-la-dialogue-us-hegseth-pm-lawrence-wong-chan-chun-sing-6149431 Singapore US onshoring could create new opportunities for Singapore manufacturing firms: EnterpriseSG https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/enterprisesg-usa-onshoring-create-new-opportunities-manufacturing-ai-medtech-6149361 Some Singapore firms expanding into the US believe the market is too important to ignore, especially as advanced manufacturing grows and shifting trade policies drive production back to America. Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:43 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/enterprisesg-usa-onshoring-create-new-opportunities-manufacturing-ai-medtech-6149361 Singapore Singapore influencer fined S$3,500 after advertising vapes for sale on Telegram https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/influencer-fined-vape-ad-telegram-mermaid-girl-6149011 Eunice Joy Ng, known online as "Mermaid Girl", pleaded guilty to one count of publishing an advertisement containing a suggestion to purchase imitation tobacco products, but objected to the fine of S$4,000 sought by the prosecution.  Fri, 29 May 2026 15:57:59 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/influencer-fined-vape-ad-telegram-mermaid-girl-6149011 Singapore