Jamie Bloomfield on plans to expand Changi Airport's network
There are plans to Singapore Changi Airport's network from 150 destinations to more than 200 cities by the mid-2030s. CNA speaks to Jamie Bloomfield, Director of Propelo Aviation. He talks about how a
Residents, staff at St Theresa's Home prepare to host Pope Francis
Those at an elderly home hosting Pope Francis next week have described the occasion as a blessing and an honour. Excitement has filled the air at St Theresa's Home, as more than 200 staff and seniors
More support for autistic adults with new initiative led by Temasek Foundation
A new training programme aims to teach life skills to autistic adults over 18 years old. This is the first initiative in a joint partnership by Temasek Foundation, Autism Resource Centre and The Purpl
15% more people willing to seek help for mental health conditions: Survey
An annual mental health survey has shown that there has been a 15 per cent increase in those willing to seek help. There is also a 22 per cent rise in those willing to support and hire people with suc
Clearer guidelines for workers to avoid heat stress
The Manpower Ministry will give more detailed guidelines and information to help firms with outdoor workers cope with heat stress. Some of these include the frequency of measures like rest and hydrati
Singapore to expand Changi Airport’s network to over 200 destination cities by mid-2030s
Singapore will expand Changi Airport’s network from 150 destination cities to over 200 by the mid-2030s. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this is one of the ways the country can stay ahead amid fierc
Summer of 2024 hottest on record, with hottest day on Jul 22: Report
The sweltering summer heat of 2024 has etched August into the record books, as soaring temperatures across the globe have positioned 2024 on track to become the hottest year on record. Data from the C
New Thai PM, Cabinet to be sworn in after oath-taking in front of king
Thailand is set to officially welcome a new prime minister and her Cabinet. They are scheduled to take their oath in front of the king on Sep 6 night. The ceremony comes three weeks after a court ruli
New Thai PM, Cabinet to be sworn in after oath-taking in front of king
Thailand is set to officially welcome a new prime minister and her Cabinet. They are scheduled to take their oath in front of the king on Sep 6 night. The ceremony comes three weeks after a court ruli
Arrests in Indonesia for online terror threats against Pope Francis
A failed plot to attack Pope Francis has led to several arrests in Indonesia. Police detained seven people for making terror threats online against the pontiff during his visit to the world's most pop
Arrests in Indonesia for online terror threats against Pope Francis
A failed plot to attack Pope Francis has led to several arrests in Indonesia. Police detained seven people for making terror threats online against the pontiff during his visit to the world's most pop
Former Philippine mayor Alice Guo declines to post bail, chooses to stay under police custody
A fugitive former mayor from the Philippines has been deported back to Metro Manila just two days after her arrest in Indonesia. Alice Guo is now under police custody and will appear before the Senate
East Asia Tonight: Yagi hits China’s Hainan; China football team blasted after Japan thrashing
On East Asia Tonight (Sep 6), more than 400,000 people evacuated in Hainan as Yagi makes landfall; protests in Seoul as Japanese and Korean leaders meet. Also, Japan thrashes China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying.
Millions for military aid to Africa shows Beijing moving past traditional development help: Analyst
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Sep 5) pledged more than US$50 billion in funding for Africa over the next three years, including US$140 million in military aid. Bates Gill, senior fellow fo
Xie Shaoguang on his return to Singapore showbiz and acting after 19 years
The actor, who left acting in 2005 due to burnout, moved back to Singapore from Malaysia just before the pandemic, and has just signed with Mediacorp’s management arm The Celebrity Agency in readiness
Medical services on outlying Hong Kong islands struggle to keep pace with ageing population
There are more than 195,000 people living on outlying islands in Hong Kong. As of 2023, over 15 per cent were above the age of 65, up slightly from 14 per cent in the previous year. With the proporti
How concerned should pedestrians be about sinkholes? | Commentary
On Aug 23, a woman fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur. A few days later, another sinkhole opened in the same area. David Ng of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, weighs in on the risks of sink
Singapore needs mindset shift to produce more para-champions: Yip Pin Xiu
Seven-time Paralympic gold medalist Yip Pin Xiu said Singapore needs a mindset shift on how its society views people with disabilities, in order to produce more champions like herself. This would also
Over 15ha of mangroves planted under Temasek Foundation's efforts in Indonesia
Singapore's Temasek Foundation said its mangrove restoration efforts in Indonesia have produced promising results. More than 15 hectares of mangroves -- the size of about 21 football fields -- have be
Thousands of souvenirs sold as Singapore gears up for Pope Francis' visit
Singapore will welcome Pope Francis next week. Thousands of souvenirs have been sold in fundraising efforts for the Catholic community. From T-shirts and hats to tote bags, all proceeds will go toward
ISAS research fellow Karthik Nachiappan on significance of India PM Modi's visit to Singapore
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore's relations with India are revving up and both sides will be better for it. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said the next phase of partn
Undertaker Roland Tay fined $12,000, ordered to pay nearly $530,000 in penalties for tax offences
Well-known undertaker Roland Tay has been fined $12,000 and ordered to pay about $530,000 in penalties for tax offences. He pleaded guilty to four charges relating to income, and Goods and Services ta
Some schools exploring catering services amid shortage of canteen stallholders
Multiple schools in Singapore are still finding it difficult to get stallholders to fill their canteens. Currently, around 40 schools are looking for operators, with a handful missing more than one st
New recovery ward at TTSH reduces average post-op stay from 6 to 4.5 days
Tan Tock Seng Hospital's new recovery ward is helping major elective surgery patients reduce average hospital stays from six days to four-and-a-half days. Under the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ER
Singapore and India elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
The leaders of Singapore and India have agreed to elevate their strategic partnership to a comprehensive one to reflect their commitment in broadening ties. Both countries will also deepen cooperation