ZAQS.ORG

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 9:36 AM ET

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories

Indonesia biodiesel expansion: Government prepares to roll out mandate for 50% palm-based fuel blend

6 minutes ago

Much harder for government to deliver prosperity and progress in challenging environment: SM Lee

51 minutes ago

To sack or not: PM Anwar and PKR's dilemma on fierce critic Rafizi

2 hours ago

Open-concept massage parlours to require licences under new police rules

7 hours ago

Activist Kokila Annamalai to be charged with failing to comply with POFMA order

9 hours ago

Trump says US in 'very strong' negotiating position with Iran but military is 'ready to go'

29 minutes ago

US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears

1 hour ago

What we know about the Touska, the Iranian ship seized by the US

3 hours ago

Seafarer safety in Strait of Hormuz 'top of our mind', but right of passage non-negotiable: DPM Gan

4 hours ago

Amid geopolitical and tech shifts, countries must rethink national security: Vivian Balakrishnan

1 hour ago

Singapore's built environment evolves with smarter, greener solutions

4 days ago

'We must constantly review current policies': SM Lee to admin service

17 minutes ago

When his brother struggles to breathe, this 11 yo steps in

1 hour ago

CNA Lifestyle intern attends her first Star Awards

3 hours ago

Singapore to roll out mass emergency alerts to mobile phones from May

3 hours ago

Chinese nationals suspected of committing theft brought back to crime scene at VivoCity

4 hours ago

Money Talks: Cost of repatriating your helper at the end of her contract

6 hours ago

CNA Explains: Why the Singdollar is hitting record highs against some Asian currencies amid Iran war

15 hours ago

UN maritime agency urges help for stranded Hormuz sailors

2 hours ago

Demand for solar power rises in Singapore, but condos face barriers to adoption

3 hours ago

Jail, caning for man who molested daughter after wife 'unwilling' to engage in sex with him

4 hours ago

Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

2 hours ago

Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers

3 hours ago

Another top Indonesian university suspends 16 students over alleged online sexual harassment

5 hours ago

China's Victory Giant jumps 50% in Hong Kong debut after US$2.6 billion offering

3 hours ago

Beyond salary, the costs of hiring a helper in Singapore

13 hours ago

The benefits of great mentor relationships at work

1 day ago

Promoted but with a small pay rise - is it worth it?

4 days ago

Energy shock: How the war on Iran is reshaping global power

6 days ago

War on Iran: The hidden costs for Singapore - and best/worst case scenarios

7 days ago

Bloating, fatigue, constipation: The colorectal cancer symptoms women often dismiss

14 hours ago

Starbucks Singapore draws criticism over plan to remove straws from condiment bars

5 hours ago

Singaporean actor-artist Chen Xi and wife host Japan wedding ceremony with guests from across the globe

5 hours ago

Jesseca Liu clinches first Best Actress win after 22 years at Star Awards 2026

10 hours ago

Blackpink's Jisoo denies connection to brother's sexual assault allegations amid speculation linking her to case

5 hours ago

A beginner's guide to buying pre-owned luxury watches: Risks and tips

14 hours ago

Halal cafe Penny University to close Kampong Glam outlet

5 hours ago

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

12 hours ago

Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced

12 hours ago

Star Awards 2026: Highlights from Walk of Fame red carpet

12 hours ago

Two landmark satellite antennas removed from Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station

12 hours ago

Student kills nine, wounds 13 in Türkiye's second school shooting in two days

12 hours ago

He strives to keep model-building alive in a screen-obsessed world

12 hours ago

Voices: I was told to diversify my investments. Now I'm questioning the 60/40 strategy

2 days ago

Up Close: What one man is teaching Singaporeans about living with the visually impaired – a crossing, a tour, a firm 'no' at a time

2 days ago

Voices: My dream of a career in aviation keeps me going as I navigate life with severe haemophilia

3 days ago

Big Read: Singapore needs more mental health professionals but pricing, regulation of services need a closer look

3 days ago

Ground Up: Long waits for lessons, tests pushing some learner drivers closer to giving up

4 days ago

Grand Hyatt Tokyo celebrates Pokemon's 30th anniversary with themed rooms and Pikachu-inspired dining

10 hours ago

Luxury brands are under pressure as the post-pandemic boom fades

15 hours ago

Star Awards 2026: Best jewellery moments on the red carpet

1 day ago

Watches spotted at Star Awards 2026: 10 timepieces that stole the show

1 day ago

How this 1980s walk-up apartment in eastern Singapore was redesigned for family life

1 day ago

Why Magia de Uma is one of Bali's most distinctive new boutique hotels

2 days ago

How Violet Oon and her children are narrating Singapore's food story for a new generation

3 days ago

Meet Me There: CNA's social experiment puts 8 Singaporean relationships to the test

11 days ago

New bento meals in schools 'disgusting'? Here's why caterers find it tough to strike a balance

18 days ago

Chinese matchmakers see new demand as an extra 30 million men struggle to find love

19 days ago

Lies were told about who they were. Now these South Korean 'orphans' are reclaiming their truth

17 days ago

Are you buying fake skincare products online? The problem is more common than you think

4 days ago

Mandelson appointment row: British PM Starmer facing growing calls to step down

17 minutes ago

War on Iran: Higher freight and steel prices drive construction costs higher in India

29 minutes ago

Shares of Victory Giant jump in Hong Kong debut

29 minutes ago

Japan overhauls decades-old arms export rules in major policy shift

44 minutes ago

Switzerland beyond the checklist: Where small moments shape the journey

11 hours ago

Meyer Blue: A coastal address that keeps the city close

1 day ago

Powering Asia's energy transition through applied postgraduate training

4 days ago

50 years of caring across generations: Raffles Medical Group's story comes to life

11 hours ago