Channel NewsAsia

CNA, launched in March 1999 by Mediacorp, is an English-language news network focused on Asia. Its mission is to “Understand Asia” by delivering global news through an Asian lens. Headquartered in Singapore, CNA has correspondents stationed in major cities across Asia and important Western capitals like New York, Washington D.C., London, and Brussels. The network offers not just breaking news but also a variety of content, including business updates, lifestyle features, human interest stories, current affairs, and documentaries. CNA operates as a transmedia company, providing content through various platforms such as online, television, radio, and smart devices. It is also active on social media and messaging platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Telegram. CNA has earned accolades, including the Channel of the Year award from the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB), which represents the global broadcast journalism community. Currently, CNA TV reaches audiences in 29 regions across Asia, with its satellite coverage extending to the Middle East and Australia.

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Quality of teacher training matters more than duration of NIE programme, aspiring educators say

1 day ago | channelnewsasia.com | Abigail Ng

SINGAPORE: Reducing the duration of postgraduate teacher training in Singapore from 16 months to 12 could make a difference in attracting applicants, but won't be as important as making the programme both effective and efficient, aspiring educators said. Earlier this week, Education Minister Desmond Lee announced that the training period for the National Institute of Education’s (NIE) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) would be shortened by four months.
Renewable energy, carbon credits are priority areas of cooperation for Singapore, Philippines: Lawrence Wong

1 day ago | channelnewsasia.com | Abigail Ng

SINGAPORE: Renewable energy and carbon credits are among “priority areas for cooperation” for Singapore and the Philippines, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday (Jun 4). “Our joint initiatives will support our climate goals, boost energy resilience and unlock new opportunities in the green economy,” he said during his first official visit to the Philippines since becoming prime minister last year.
What Lee Jae-myung’s presidential win means for South Korea

2 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Calvin Yang

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung took office on Wednesday (Jun 4) amid high public expectations and a fractured political landscape, with a pledge to restore stability after months of turmoil. This time, it was less about a candidate's policy positions but whether he can deliver on his promises, observers told CNA. Tuesday’s snap presidential election came just months after Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his impeachment over a widely condemned martial law decree.
Analysis: Are fines the most effective punishment for train disruptions?

2 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Abigail Ng

SINGAPORE: Public transport operator SMRT faces a S$3 million (US$2.3 million) fine over a major incident on its East-West Line last year. But experts told CNA that in Singapore's context, it would be more crucial to relook the dynamic between operators and the Land Transport Authority (LTA). For example, a question that needs to be asked is who should be responsible for making decisions on the trade-off between reliability and cost effectiveness, said one observer.
NIE's postgraduate teacher training programme to be shortened by four months: Desmond Lee

3 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Abigail Ng

Singapore The 16-month Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme will be refreshed into a course that takes one year to complete. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: The National Institute of Education's 16-month postgraduate programme for teachers-in-training will be shortened to a 12-month course, Minister for Education Desmond Lee announced on Tuesday (Jun 3).
India accelerates privatisation of more public airports to meet soaring air travel demand

4 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Rebecca Bundhun

Asia India is now the world's third-largest aviation market, propelled by major investments in airport infrastructure and the rise of airlines with expansive flight networks. New: You can now listen to articles. MUMBAI: India is forging ahead with the privatisation of more public airports, as the country anticipates a surge in demand for air travel.
Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira clinches 200m silver at Asian Athletics Championships

6 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira missed out defending her crown by 0.01s after a nail-biting finish in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on Saturday (May 31). Pereira clocked 22.98s but was pipped to the line by China's Chen Yujie, who timed 22.97s. China's Li Yuting took bronze in 23.23s. Pereira finished second overall in the heats on Friday to book her spot in the final. Earlier in the week, Pereira took silver in the 100m.
Why your brain can't let go of unfinished tasks, even something as minor as a half-written email

6 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Amanda Yeap

Sometimes when I’m not working, I find that I still am – in my head. I could be at home, chilling on the sofa while watching an episode of The White Lotus, a TV series on HBO Max. But somewhere in the background of my brain, some quiet thoughts are gnawing at me: I haven’t finished the legwork for my upcoming article. There are emails I need to reply to, and ideas I should jot down lest I forget about them before my next meeting. And it’s not just work.
Singapore's Thiruben breaks 38-year-old 800m national record at Asian Athletics Championships

6 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: A record which has withstood the test of time fell on Friday (May 30) when Thiruben Thana Rajan clocked 1:49.94 in the men’s 800m at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. This eclipses the national record of 1:50.56 (electronic timing) set by Sinnathambi Pandian at the 7th Asian Track & Field meet in 1987. Surendra Subramani clocked a hand-timed mark of 1:49.9 in 1983.
Badminton: Loh Kean Yew loses to France's Christo Popov in Singapore Open quarter-finals

6 days ago | channelnewsasia.com | Matthew Mohan

SINGAPORE: Loh Kean Yew's run at the Singapore Open ended on Friday (May 30) as he lost in an upset to France's Christo Popov in the men's singles quarter-finals. The world number 23 Popov took the match 21-10, 21-14 to advance to the last four, where he will face China's Lu Guangzu. The victory means that Popov has now won three of the six meetings against Loh. He had also beaten Loh at the 2023 edition of the tournament in the round of 16.