Latest News https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ mediacorp feed news Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:52:30 +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 exploring enhancements to PayNow such as reduced payment steps, integration with NETS QR: DPM Gan https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/paynow-nets-qr-code-payments-6210036 A pilot scheme to be rolled out by end-2026 will allow customers using a PayNow-enabled app to pay merchants who display a NETS QR code. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/paynow-nets-qr-code-payments-6210036 Singapore Every HDB block to have an ATM, cashpoint or bank branch within 500m by end-2027 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/banks-atm-branch-cash-seniors-6209371 The move ensures that seniors continue to have access to cash amid Singapore's digital payment push. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/banks-atm-branch-cash-seniors-6209371 Singapore Singapore approves additional 50 screenings of Dear You in Teochew https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dear-you-teochew-film-mandarin-50-screenings-6209691 The 50 screenings of Dear You in Teochew are in addition to the 22 screenings approved previously. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dear-you-teochew-film-mandarin-50-screenings-6209691 Singapore As costs rise, more Singapore collectors part with toys, trading cards and comics https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/collectibles-toys-comics-trading-cards-living-expenses-6209826 More people are selling collectibles as they seek extra cash for everyday expenses. For many enthusiasts, however, these hobbies remain a balance between passion and financial practicality.  Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:28:31 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/collectibles-toys-comics-trading-cards-living-expenses-6209826 Singapore Singapore sends condolences to Timor-Leste after former president Guterres’ death https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/timor-leste-former-president-death-francisco-guterres-condolences-6209621 Mr Francisco Guterres, who served as Timor-Leste’s sixth president, died on Sunday in a Malaysian hospital at the age of 71. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:17:53 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/timor-leste-former-president-death-francisco-guterres-condolences-6209621 Singapore ,Asia Man defaulted on national service, loses PR status and gets fined https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-default-ns-lose-pr-fined-6209436 The 23-year-old said he was unfamiliar with national service laws and thought he just had to serve after he completed his university studies in China. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-default-ns-lose-pr-fined-6209436 Singapore Director gets jail, company fined half a million over 2021 Tuas explosion that killed 3 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tuas-fatal-blast-company-director-fined-jail-6209281 The director had operated a heated mixing machine from China based on incorrect assumptions he came up with himself instead of getting guidance from the manufacturer. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tuas-fatal-blast-company-director-fined-jail-6209281 Singapore ‘I’m too famous already’: 12-year-old goes viral for promoting his mother's mee hoon kueh stall https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/greenview-mee-hoon-kueh-12-year-old-son-6208886 Royce Soh only wanted Pokemon card money when the 12-year-old agreed to promote his family’s handmade mee hoon kueh stall. He didn’t expect to become the star attraction. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/greenview-mee-hoon-kueh-12-year-old-son-6208886 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore ,8days Train technician who died in motorcycle accident had taken illegal drugs, etomidate: Coroner https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/train-technician-skid-motorcycle-died-etomidate-meth-6209051 The mix of drugs, including methamphetamine and etomidate, could have affected Mr Mohammed Fairuz Razali's ability to control his motorcycle, the court found. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:59:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/train-technician-skid-motorcycle-died-etomidate-meth-6209051 Singapore Mediacorp announces open casting call for 'next chapter' of Little Nyonya, open to all nationalities https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/little-nyonya-third-instalment-open-casting-call-6208761 On Thursday (Jun 25), Singapore media network Mediacorp announced that a third instalment of its hit Little Nyonya franchise is in the works. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/little-nyonya-third-instalment-open-casting-call-6208761 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Frasers Property plans to sell stakes in five properties to Thai conglomerate https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/frasers-property-hospitality-trust-restructured-portfolio-tccgi-6208741 The five assets, valued at S$1.1 billion, are spread across Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Japan.   Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/frasers-property-hospitality-trust-restructured-portfolio-tccgi-6208741 Business ,Singapore Man sent ex-girlfriend's nudes to religion-themed porn group as revenge, victim went undercover to expose him https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/revenge-porn-victim-undercover-6208891 The victim was horrified to discover multiple posts of obscene images and videos of tudung-clad females, with her images among the posts. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/revenge-porn-victim-undercover-6208891 Singapore Malaysia-registered taxis entering Singapore to pay S$15 per trip from 2027, up from S$2 a month https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lta-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-15-permit-2027-6208771 The adjustment aims to narrow the cost gap between Malaysia-registered taxis and Singapore-registered taxis operating in Singapore, says the Land Transport Authority. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:22 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lta-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-15-permit-2027-6208771 Singapore F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis among newly announced music acts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/f1-singapore-2026-janet-jackson-cortis-jj-lin-zara-larsson-6208806 On Thursday (Jun 25), the organisers of this year's Singapore Grand Prix revealed the next batch of music acts performing at the three-day racing event. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:15:45 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/f1-singapore-2026-janet-jackson-cortis-jj-lin-zara-larsson-6208806 Entertainment ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Fire breaks out at fish farm off Lorong Halus Jetty https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fire-breaks-out-fish-farm-lorong-halus-jetty-6207471 The Fish Farmers Association of Singapore said at least two fish farms rearing sea bass were affected by the blaze, which broke out at about 8pm on Wednesday. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:49:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fire-breaks-out-fish-farm-lorong-halus-jetty-6207471 Singapore Nearly 4 in 5 Singapore adults with anxiety or depression don't seek professional help: Duke-NUS study https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mental-health-study-adults-anxiety-depression-help-6207251 But most are open to receiving support from peers, highlighting that informal, community-based support could help address unmet mental health needs, according to the findings. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:36:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mental-health-study-adults-anxiety-depression-help-6207251 Singapore Think Katong laksa is Singapore's original laksa? Meet laksa Siglap, its lesser-known predecessor https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/laksa-siglap-original-singapore-laksa-6199281 With its fish-and-kerisik-based broth, handmade noodles and roots in Kampung Siglap, laksa Siglap is a gastronomic glimpse into an older Singapore. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:17:52 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/laksa-siglap-original-singapore-laksa-6199281 Dining ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore Commentary: Why Dear You hit us so hard – and what it says about our feelings toward ‘dialects’ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/dear-you-teochew-dying-language-dialect-chinese-6206451 At its heart, the fervour around the Teochew-language film is not about disagreement with Singapore’s language policy. It is grief for a dying language, says NTU linguistics professor Tan Ying Ying. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/dear-you-teochew-dying-language-dialect-chinese-6206451 Commentary ,Singapore June BTO exercise: Lower demand for shorter waiting time flats as more flock to Prime projects https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-june-bto-application-results-shorter-waiting-time-lakeside-berlayar-6206691 The longer distance from an MRT station is a “big minus” for applicants, said one analyst about the projects in Sembawang. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-june-bto-application-results-shorter-waiting-time-lakeside-berlayar-6206691 Singapore Mark Lee succeeds Teo Siong Seng as Singapore Business Federation chairman https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mark-lee-sbf-chairman-teo-siong-seng-6206651 Mr Teo decided not to seek re-election after the United States accused him of being part of a price-fixing cartel involving dry shipping containers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0800 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mark-lee-sbf-chairman-teo-siong-seng-6206651 Singapore