The rise of electronic travel authorisations and what it means for tourism | Commentary
Countries such as Japan and the UK will soon implement electronic travel authorisations (ETAs), a form of pre-screening for travellers. Aaron Wong of The MileLion weighs in on how this will affect lei
Breaking down the complicated business of carbon capture
Carbon dioxide is responsible for 76 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions. And yet, the potential to lock up harmful emissions is big business. Jack Board speaks to a world leader in this space,
Youth filmmakers recognised at inaugural film programme exploring social cohesion
Three young filmmakers have won the inaugural "Ready for Action: Youth Film Programme", exploring social cohesion. The initiative is aimed at inspiring youths to express themselves and spark conversat
Malls welcoming new tenants with novel concepts to draw younger shoppers
New retail tenants in malls are coming up with novel ideas to attract crowds, especially younger shoppers. Landlords such as CapitaLand and Frasers Property said they have welcomed more than 100 new b
Realtors marketing Idaho as ideal state for conservatives looking to move
As the election draws closer, some American communities are marketing themselves as bastions for like-minded people. In 2020, more than two thirds of the state of Idaho voted for Republican candidate
DHL, Trust Bank and Cisco among 50 firms recognised as 'Best Workplaces in Singapore'
A report on the best workplaces in Singapore has shown that leadership integrity and employee well-being are growing in importance. Psychological safety -- where it is okay for employees to take risks
Local start-up Matwerkz's fire protection barrier for batteries wins Slingshot deep tech competition
Singapore start-up Matwerkz Technologies has been crowned the grand winner of a leading deep tech competition in Singapore. The invention prevents batteries from overheating and becomes a protective b
Singapore's central bank sets up not-for-profit global fintech network
Singapore's central bank has set up a new not-for-profit platform to work with economies around the world on financial technology. The Global Finance and Technology Network will offer expert advisory
EU increases tariffs on Chinese EVs to as much as 45%
The European Union's higher tariffs on China-made electric vehicles take effect today. State-owned Chinese automaker SAIC was slapped with the highest 35%, while China's EV giant BYD, 17%. These are o
South Korea could deploy team to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops
South Korea has said it could deploy a team to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troop movements in Russia, amid growing concern over Moscow and Pyongyang's deepening military alliance. At least 11,000
China's largest state-owned banks post higher profits in Q3
China's largest state-owned banks reported higher profits in Q3, even as margins continued to shrink for some. All the banks reported a surge in "other operating income", without elaborating. Some ben
India and China complete disengagement of troops along disputed Himalayan border
India and China have completed disengagement of troops along the disputed Himalayan border. Both struck a key patrolling agreement last week, putting both sides on a clear path to end a four-year mili
East Asia Tonight: China's Shenzhou-19 mission docks at Tiangong space station
Also on East Asia Tonight (Oct 30), South Korea ready to deploy to Ukraine to monitor the North's movements; China slams EU for "unfair" tariffs on Chinese EVs; Japan high court rules in favour of sam
Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to defend more 1MDB charges
Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will have to defend himself against more charges in another trial linked to the multi-billion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB. The Kuala Lumpur Hig
India dismisses Canada's allegations linking home minister to plots against Sikh separatists
India has dismissed allegations from Canada linking Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah to plots targetting Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. New Delhi has apparently slammed the accusation as "very weak
Aid workers getting killed sign of decreasing respect for international law: Doctors Without Borders
Aid agency Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a non-governmental organisation known as Doctors Without Borders in English, has had more than 80 reported security incidents in Sudan, where a civil war rag
A breakdown of the MediShield Life changes: How to save on medical costs | Money Talks podcast
Claims limits for hospital stays and outpatient treatments will go up - but so will MediShield Life premiums. How can we maximise our MediSave, and what support is available for those who may not be a
Najib did not apologise to get better result in court: Lawyer Shafee Abdullah
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak did not make his apology so that he could get a better result in court, said his lead counsel Shafee Abdullah, adding that the apology was not an admittance
US Votes 2024: Harris urges voters to 'turn the page' on Trump era
United States Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has delivered a key campaign speech, which her aides have touted as her "closing argument" to voters. It comes a week ahead of the Nov 5 e
1MDB trial: Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak ordered to enter defence
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak was ordered on Wednesday (Oct 30) to enter his defence for all 25 charges in his 1MDB trial. CNA's Melissa Goh explains the High Court's decision. Full story: https://c
Trump is "unstable" and "out for unchecked power": Kamala Harris
In her final major rally before the US Presidential Election, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris warned that her Republican opponent Donald Trump was "unstable" and seeking "unchecked power
Former Malaysian PM Najib's 1MDB trial to proceed after judge rules enough prosecution evidence
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's 1MDB trial will proceed, after the High Court ruled on Wednesday (Oct 30) that the prosecution had presented enough evidence for the case. The 71-year-ol
China sends 3-member crew to Tiangong space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off to the Tiangong space station in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 30). The Shenzhou-19 mission took off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest Chin
Cocoa bean prices steadily rising due to a drop in global supply
Got a sweet tooth? Well, that could cost you more this holiday season as cocoa prices skyrocket. CNA's Nabil Ahmed Rufai takes a look at what's squeezing cocoa supply from Ghana, one of the world's la
Will Harris or Trump prevail in a race that’s still too close to call?
Americans head to the polls on Nov 5 to choose between a twice-impeached and once-convicted former president in Donald Trump, or Kamala Harris, a relative unknown accused of flip-flopping, and thrown