ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:56 PM ET

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories

Singapore and Japan upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership, expand cooperation in five areas

8 hours ago

'Disrespectful' or not? How Beijing views Trump's abrupt postponement of summit with Xi

14 hours ago

Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials

1 hour ago

Is Netanyahu dead? Figuring out misinformation and how to counter the damage

11 hours ago

World facing 'long storm' of instability, says Tharman after approving Budget 2026

8 hours ago

Iran's huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation

6 hours ago

Death of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani tests regime resilience, risks hardline shift

12 hours ago

QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' after missile attacks on Ras Laffan industrial city

42 minutes ago

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation

1 hour ago

'We have to brace ourselves for a longer storm': President Tharman

4 hours ago

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and Japan PM Sanae Takaichi meet, announce upgrade to ties

4 hours ago

Drink container return points: How they work and where to find them

6 hours ago

What does the death of security chief Ali Larijani mean for Iran's future?

10 hours ago

Senior US counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest of Iran war

11 hours ago

Malaysia cracks down on unsafe express buses, including to Singapore

11 hours ago

New search function launched for Singapore residents to find nearest beverage container return points

16 hours ago

Beverage container return scheme: Confusion over eligible recyclables the biggest challenge, say operators

13 hours ago

Why convoys cannot fully protect oil tankers from Iran attacks

6 hours ago

Iranian women's football team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim

8 hours ago

2 Gulf-based US Navy ships docked in Penang followed procedures: Malaysia defence minister

16 hours ago

Singtel users report mobile service issues for third straight day

9 hours ago

Asian Cup qualification secured, but Gavin Lee's Lions aim to give Singapore more to celebrate

10 hours ago

COE premiums rise across all categories; Category A price climbs to S$111,890

12 hours ago

Life on the line: Taiwan's death penalty debate

21 hours ago

Advance Care Planning: Protect your family from costly care disputes

1 day ago

Will agentic AI take your job or transform it?

2 days ago

Inside the Two Sessions: China's next move in a turbulent world

5 days ago

Singapore's fuel stockpile for electricity 'enough to last for months' in a crisis: Tan See Leng

6 days ago

A stranger funded her studies – she paid it forward by co-founding a charity for low-income families

21 hours ago

Actor Andie Chen doesn't think Chen Hanwei should step down from Star Awards 2026

14 hours ago

New Spider-Man trailer: Fans worldwide, including NCT's Mark, share first glimpses

14 hours ago

BTS' Suga co-authors music-based therapy manual for children with autism

12 hours ago

Viral Grimace Shake finally lands in McDonald's Singapore along with new spicy tomato ebi burger

16 hours ago

BTS unveils first music video teaser for lead single Swim ahead of Arirang album release

16 hours ago

Veteran radio personality Brian Richmond 'doing fine', says son Mark after photo sparks health rumours

1 day ago

The impact of the Iran war on Dubai tourism amid travel uncertainty

10 hours ago

Retired judge Choo Han Teck on the moral dilemmas behind court decisions

10 hours ago

These Singaporeans moved to Africa for work. They didn't expect to end up loving it.

10 hours ago

Pet owners pay tens of thousands to fly on SingaPaw Air

10 hours ago

First RSAF evacuation flight from Saudi Arabia arrives in Singapore

10 hours ago

Rescue operation ends after deadly landfill collapse in Indonesia

10 hours ago

Up Close: Retired judge Choo Han Teck on newfound love of pickleball, and the moral dilemmas behind court decisions

3 days ago

Voices: Does using ChatGPT for homework make kids lazy? Here's my rule at home

3 days ago

Mental Health Matters: Antisocial or self-contained? How JOMO or the 'joy of missing out' can cut both ways

3 days ago

Ground Up: These Singaporeans moved to Africa for work. They didn't expect to end up loving it

4 days ago

Big Read: As countries grapple with baby blues, what does a shrinking population mean?

5 days ago

How Jake Dyson turned the lessons of the Dyson Zone into OnTrac headphones

11 hours ago

From Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels: The fine jewellery collections to know in 2026

22 hours ago

Singapore-based Imperial Treasure just earned its first Michelin star in Paris

1 day ago

Na Jomtien is rewriting Pattaya's story beyond nightlife

1 day ago

Oscars 2026: 5 standout watches spotted on the red carpet

1 day ago

Lamborghini's first hybrid SUV: Why the Urus SE outclasses the competition

2 days ago

Finding home in the hills: Why these Singaporeans chose life in Chiang Mai

3 days ago

Can you make an emotional connection with a digital partner? Four Singaporeans find out

10 days ago

More than half of China's adults are overweight or obese. It must now beat the bulge, or else

11 days ago

Singaporeans ride China's robotaxis and air taxis to glimpse a driverless future

18 days ago

7 ways to spend the night in Singapore, beyond clubbing and the usual supper spots

23 days ago

Absent family support, they went from children's home to rented flat. This is how they managed

2 days ago

Youth award winners keeping Singapore's cultural traditions alive

3 hours ago

New concessions to lower costs under drink container return scheme

3 hours ago

Commuters face higher costs for rides as petrol prices rise

3 hours ago

Shipping giant Maersk opens new S$200m distribution centre in Singapore

3 hours ago

Singapore to strengthen supply chain network amid uncertainty: DPM Gan

3 hours ago

Why Bosch is expanding motorcycle safety technology

5 days ago

How this marine engineering company strengthens belonging across its workforce

14 days ago

Storied menus and culinary craft meet at Asia's Finest Tables by UOB

5 days ago

Nanyang Business School revamps curriculum to prepare students for the AI age

5 days ago

Turning digital tools into real results via training

2 days ago