ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 6:33 AM ET

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories

Respiratory illness on the rise in Borneo as Indonesia wildfire, haze worsens

11 minutes ago

Ex-PE teacher who kept sexually abusing underage student in hotel rooms gets jail, caning

11 minutes ago

Smaller classes, streamlined teacher duties among ideas MOE will pilot in 6 schools

3 hours ago

EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member

28 minutes ago

China opens major canal linking landlocked regions to sea

2 hours ago

Podium finish at Asian Games the target for Singapore's Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min, says coach

1 hour ago

Six individuals face probe over illegal sale and possession of wildlife in one of NParks' largest seizures in recent years.

1 hour ago

Dong Jun was speaking on Wednesday (Sep 16) at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing which was attended by delegates from nearly 100 countries and regions, including Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and North Korea's Vice Defence Minister Kim Kang-il.

3 hours ago

Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'

1 hour ago

CNA Explains: Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is down. Why its oil 'insurance policy' matters

3 hours ago

What led to Purbaya's sacking as Indonesia's finance minister – and the challenges facing successor Suahasil

2 hours ago

How late is too late for dinner? Does eating earlier help with weight loss and blood sugar?

11 hours ago

ICA seizes 4,500 cartons of contraband cigarettes from Malaysia-registered lorry

3 hours ago

Meet Camille Spaccarotella, Singapore's first competitive surfer at the Asian Games 2026

3 hours ago

Man in Korea arrested for freezing woman to death

4 hours ago

Thai king, queen pilot own plane to Hanoi for state visit

7 hours ago

Sepehran Airlines plane's cabin ceiling collapses shortly after take-off

7 hours ago

Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health, sources say

3 hours ago

Singapore launches over 200 training courses with free AI subscriptions, new skills centre

6 hours ago

Anthropic to open Singapore office in October, hire locally

8 hours ago

CNA Explains: First properties seized in S$3b money laundering case go to auction this week. How will it work?

12 hours ago

Woman who killed adoptive father over Sengkang flat loses appeal against 18-year jail term

46 minutes ago

Indonesia steps up wildfire management efforts amid haze in Singapore and Malaysia

3 hours ago

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

1 hour ago

How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

1 day ago

Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

2 days ago

How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team's mistake

5 days ago

Buying food from livestreamers: Can you trust what sellers claim?

6 days ago

Will Thailand pass stricter gun laws?

7 days ago

Her sister struggled with feeding breast milk on the go – so this 23-year-old invented a better way

11 hours ago

Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

9 hours ago

Mediacorp expands Korean collaborations with new drama Collateral Romance and 4 microdramas

4 hours ago

Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen hospitalised after heart attack: 'I'll take good care of myself'

3 hours ago

Singer Vanness Wu revealed to have taken part in Hyrox Beijing the day after viral defecation incident

3 hours ago

Prince Harry's children moving school after two days over security concerns

10 hours ago

Haze pushes air quality across Singapore into unhealthy range for first time in 7 years

1 day ago

'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy': Former para-athlete opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

1 day ago

Resorts World Sentosa turns up the thrills this Halloween

1 day ago

Indonesia rescuers search for 129 missing after passenger ship capsizes

1 day ago

Serpent clutch, 15-carat diamond: First look at forfeited luxury goods from S$3b money laundering case

1 day ago

Philippine ferry fire kills 5, more than 80 missing

1 day ago

View more Visual Stories

2 months ago

Financial education cannot make up for insufficient income. But it can help people navigate difficult trade-offs and make the most of what they have, writes Jacqueline Loh, CEO of charity Aidha, which helps migrant workers and other low-income earners.

2 days ago

Up Close: 'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy', former para-athlete Dasuki Skate opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

2 days ago

In Pixels: More than a workout – how this gym is building strength and confidence for people with special needs

3 days ago

Voices: I attended a lecture in a bar and rediscovered the joy of learning so-called useless things

4 days ago

Ground Up: When going all in doesn't pay off – meet the ex-entrepreneurs who chased their dreams and failed

4 days ago

The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone reimagines a cult-favourite vintage watch

2 hours ago

They did it again: Rosewood Hong Kong holds onto its crown in The 50 Best Hotels 2026

8 hours ago

Gucci owner Kering is backing Chinese fashion brand Icicle. Can it become a global luxury name?

12 hours ago

A new shade of luck: Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra collection now comes in pink enamel

1 day ago

Bangkok's historic Custom House reborn as The Langham's newest luxury hotel

1 day ago

Venice Film Festival 2026: The jewellery that stole the spotlight at Lido di Venezia this year

2 days ago

Pregnant and planning a trip? What to know before you go

2 days ago

Social media bans for teens: What Talking Point learnt from Australia, Malaysia

13 days ago

His father with dementia vanished near home. How can Singapore keep these seniors safe?

20 days ago

The search for nuclear fuel expands, from uranium mines to oceans to the moon

27 days ago

Ong Ye Kung finds his BMT buddy, Eric Sim, and uncovers truth behind old confession

1 month ago

Twenty-five years ago, 73 employees of the top-floor restaurant in the World Trade Center's North Tower were trapped and left fighting for their lives on 9/11. Many of them were Asian migrants, seeking a better future. This is their story.

5 days ago

Asian Games 2026: Singapore surfer Camille Spaccarotella chases waves and podium in debut

17 hours ago

Workplace well-being: New centre in CBD brings wellness support closer to office workers

17 hours ago

Monsoon Rise Expedition: Scientists discover microplastics 5,000m below surface of Indian Ocean

17 hours ago

AI talent in Singapore: Google Cloud expands hire to develop AI solutions at new engineering centre

17 hours ago

Finding accessible buildings: Facility info of more than 600 buildings available on Google Maps

17 hours ago

Asia's airport ecosystem: Ready for take-off

1 day ago

These four directors have spent decades at MSC – and their families' names sail with its fleet

8 days ago

How technology is transforming Singapore's built environment

9 days ago

How much protein do you need – and can you get enough from plants?

9 days ago

A nine-year gap separates lifespan and health span in Singapore. Experts at the AIA Healthcare Summit 2026 explored how preventive care, healthier habits and sustainable healthcare financing could help narrow it.

1 day ago