Kitefoiling: What it's like to try it for the first time
As the Paris Olympics gets underway, kitefoiler Max Maeder is being touted as Singapore's strongest medal hope. But until his emergence, many had never even heard of the sport of kitefoiling or what i
National Day Parade: Large props, multimedia elements to immerse audience in local food culture
This year's National Day Parade casts a spotlight on Singapore's unique food culture and heritage. Organisers are also hoping to feed the audience's senses by immersing them in the scene with large pr
No significant impact on Singapore's marine life after oil spill: ecologist
It has been more than a month since a shipping collision off the coast of Singapore spilled about 400 tonnes of oil into the sea. But one marine ecologist involved in visual surveys of affected sites
Paris ready to party as it puts finishing touches on Olympic Games
More than 10,000 athletes as well as millions more visitors are in the French capital Paris as organisers put the finishing touches on preparations, as they promise to deliver an impressive Olympic Ga
Leveraging AI and green initiatives in Singapore's MICE sector
How to go green and make the best use of artificial intelligence topped the agenda at an annual forum of Singapore's meetings and events industry. The two-day event gathered major industry leaders, wh
36 errant drivers of commercial vehicles caught in Traffic Police enforcement exercise
Thirty-six errant drivers of commercial vehicles, such as vans and pick-up trucks, were caught in a 10-day operation by Traffic Police. Richa Mathew with more.
MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged
Singapore's central bank has kept its monetary policy unchanged for the fifth consecutive time. It is also revising its headline inflation forecast to between two and three per cent. This is down from
HDB resale prices up 2.3% in Q2
Public housing resale prices grew by 2.3 per cent in the second quarter. Some analysts say this is partly because more flat owners are upgrading in the public housing market. The increase is the faste
Paris Olympics: City hit by train sabotage; possible wet weather ahead of opening ceremony
The mayor of Paris says the opening of the 2024 Olympics will be unaffected by acts of vandalism that have disrupted rail travel in the French capital. But there may be rain that could dampen the city
East Asia Tonight: US military in Australia, China-Japan ties at "critical stage"
On East Asia Tonight (Jul 26), the US military sets aside US$300 million for construction spending in Darwin, China says Japan needs "correct understanding of China", and a North Korean man is charged
North Korea's GPD expands 3.1% in 2023
North Korea’s economy grew sharply in 2023 after shrinking for three straight years. According to South Korea’s central bank, GDP in 2023 likely expanded 3.1 per cent in real terms. This is its best
Philippine oil tanker sinks: Coast guard racing to prevent massive environmental catastrophe
The Philippine Coast Guard is racing to prevent a massive environmental catastrophe, a day after an oil tanker sank off the northern province of Bataan. The MT Terra Nova sank in rough waters in the e
France's high-speed railway paralysed by attacks hours before Olympics opening ceremony
A slew of security issues marred the inaugural day of the Paris Olympics, before the opening ceremony even began. The French high-speed train network was paralysed by malicious attacks, causing delays
Indonesia aims for its first gold medal in weightlifting
Indonesia is aiming for its first Olympic gold in weightlifting, a sport in which Indonesian athletes have won seven silvers and eight bronzes, in past editions of the Games. CNA's Chandni Vatvani sp
Singapore tech companies, including start-ups, get help breaking into European markets
Since 2019, government agency Enterprise Singapore has helped more than 500 Singaporean tech companies enter the European market. Those that have undergone its global innovation programme have seen a
Private spaceflight Polaris Dawn mission commander on delays and complexities
The launch of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, which aims to pull off the first-ever commercial spacewalk, has been pushed back to late August. It had initially been expected to take off as early as Jul
Johor's skilled worker shortage: A barrier for Singapore firms investing across the Causeway?
One Singapore firm took more than 10 years of multiple failed hires before settling on the right general manager for its Johor factory. Could the brain drain in Johor discourage Singapore companies fr
How uncertainty in US politics could influence course of war in Gaza
There is growing pressure for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the nine-month war in Gaza, with ceasefire talks continuing for months without a breakthrough. On Thursday (Jul 25), Unit
Paris 2024 Olympics: Games come with a growing price tag
With Paris counting down the hours to the most ambitious Olympics opening ceremony in history on the River Seine, the event and glittery celebrations are only made possible by a mountain of money. CNA
Myanmar weighs on ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in Laos
ASEAN's top diplomats are gathering in Vientiane to discuss regional issues facing the bloc. This includes the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, where two key developments have surfaced. Hours after the fore
Something to learn from France’s hosting of Olympics: President Tharman
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam says there is something to learn and appreciate from France hosting the Olympics. He cites how Paris did not build many huge new facilities for the event, relying inst
Study finds link between screen time and child development
Parents who let their kids watch TV or mobile phones for a fuss-free meal should take note that a new study says screen time could be linked to developmental issues. It is advising against the rising
More people exposed to harmful online content: MDDI survey
More people have encountered harmful content on social media this year compared to last year. The Digital Development and Information Ministry's Online Safety Poll surveyed more than 2,000 respondents
AI can complement sustainability efforts to yield better progress: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat says Singapore will be investing in artificial intelligence for the country's sustainability efforts. He adds that the two areas can complement each other to yield
Threat of terrorism high as anti-Singapore sentiment on social media rises
Singapore's Internal Security Department says the threat of terrorism to the nation has risen since Hamas' Oct 7 attack on Israel. Anti-Singapore sentiments on social media have risen, with posts call