Pollution in Jakarta: Residents resort to buying clean water from neighbours
Jakarta is facing serious environmental problems, including water pollution. The lack of access to clean water has forced some residents to buy water from their neighbours who have better access. The
Analysts: Inauguration of Ram temple not as big an election boost as India's ruling BJP hoped
The city of Ayodhya where the controversial Ram temple is located, goes to polls on May 20. The inauguration of the Hindu temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year, in time for the elections, w
Indonesia improving flow of Ciliwung river as part of flood mitigation efforts
The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, has faced annual flooding issues for many years. As part of its flood management programme, the government aims to improve the Ciliwung river flow and complete wi
Kyiv to spend up to $6b on weapons production this year
Ukraine has ramped up its domestic arms production as its troops face shortages of weapons on the battlefield. The rush to manufacture more arms follows long delays in western military aid as well as
Trump's hush money trial: Closing arguments could begin next week
Closing statements for Donald Trump's historic hush money trial could happen as soon as next week. Yesterday, defence lawyers cross-examined Mr Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen. He's seen as a key
South Africa asks UN court to halt Israel's military offensive in Rafah
South Africa has asked a top UN court to order a halt to Israel's ongoing offensive in Rafah - saying Palestinians are facing quote "ongoing annihilation". The country has also accused Israel of carry
US-Taiwan relations likely to be become factor in upcoming US presidential election
Taiwan will inaugurate a new president on Monday (May 20) just as its most powerful international partner - the United States - is preparing to elect its next leader in about six months. Countering in
Are Singaporeans bad drivers? | Deep Dive podcast
The recent accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about Singapore's driving culture. Speeding, beating red lights and drink driving are still stubborn issues. Bernard Tay,
She takes Singaporeans around on boat tours to experience the Orang Laut life
Nurhuda Saad and her husband Adzman Abdul Rahman started Get Hooked SG to allow Singaporeans to experience the sea the way they have for many years and to share her orang laut heritage. (Video: Raydza
How NEA officers sniff out rats and their burrows across Singapore
Singapore has a growing rat problem, with more than 5,200 rat burrows found in public areas across the country last year, up from about 4,160 in 2022. CNA followed NEA officers to see firsthand how th
Steve Tsang on Putin's trip to China
The alliance between Beijing and Moscow is in the spotlight, as Russian President Vladimir Putin wraps up his trip to China. CNA spoke to Steve Tsang, Director at SOAS China Institute, to get his views on the trip.
SingHealth Community Hospitals piloting AI-assisted physiotherapy system
Artificial intelligence is being used to help discharged patients improve their physical rehabilitation process. The system enables patients' therapy to be remotely guided and monitored. It will be pi
Local fish farms join forces under one brand to debut at big grocery chain
Six traditional local fish farmers on the northwestern straits of Singapore are now selling their produce on supermarket shelves for the first time. It is part of a concept from the Singapore Agro-Foo
Meet Gopal Mahey, a former drug abuser who now helps other addicts as a psychotherapist
For years, Mr Gopal Mahey battled addiction to drugs and alcohol. His habits eventually landed him in prison. Now, about two years since he was released, he is helping other addicts in his job as a ps
6 in 10 firms say not paying a bribe means they will lose opportunities: Study
A study reveals that six in 10 businesses in the Asia Pacific believe they will lose opportunities if they do not pay a bribe, while eight in 10 say giving kickbacks increases their chances of landing
Singapore closely monitoring new psychoactive substances as global supply, local abusers spike
The Central Narcotics Bureau is targeting the proliferation of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in Singapore, as supply rises exponentially worldwide. These lab-produced substances mimic the effects
Singapore marks its first Drug Victims Remembrance Day
Singapore has marked its first Drug Victims Remembrance Day, with a clear mission to reverse a trend of liberal attitudes. It is a reminder of the far-reaching harmful effects of drugs, which also aff
Singapore strongly condemns Johor police station attack
Singapore has strongly condemned the attack at Ulu Tiram police station in Johor Bahru. The attack, allegedly by a man linked with terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah, left two police officers dead and a
Israel-Hamas war: Israel says South Africa's case at ICJ is "divorced from facts"
Israel has slammed a hearing brought forth by South Africa at the International Court of Justice, calling for the withdrawal of troops from Gaza. Responding to the case at The Hague, Israel's represen
Munira Mustaffa on Johor police post attack
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for firm action, after two officers were killed in a police station attack in the outskirts of Johor Bahru in a place called Ulu Tiram. The assailant
Malaysia's GDP grows 4.2% in Q1
Malaysia's first-quarter GDP expanded 4.2 per cent on-year, higher than its advance estimate. But economists warn that the rebound may be short-lived, as price pressures threaten to deepen with the go
Malaysia attack: 2 officers killed, at least 1 injured after Johor police post targeted
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for firm action, following an attack on a police station on the outskirts of Johor Bahru. Two officers were killed. The assailant, who has suspected l
Russia-Ukraine war: Capturing Kharkiv is not part of Moscow's current plan, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow does not plan on capturing Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv. The leader made clear during a press conference in China that the assault was aimed at c
Chinese migrants are entering US illegally - CNA followed part of their journey
As part of CNA series 'Walk The Line', for seven weeks from November to January, CNA senior correspondent Wei Du and her crew followed some Chinese migrants entering US illegally via the southern bord
Cross-Strait relations: Is the 1992 Consensus still relevant?
Taiwan's incoming President William Lai is set for inauguration on Monday (May 20). China asserts that his party, Democratic Progressive Party is pro-independence, meaning the DPP's leadership, in Bei