channelnewsasia.comadded August 2026
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Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington must speak to Iran respectfully to find "a solution based on justice and...
Channel News Asiaby CNA1d ago
At China's 'robot Olympics', humanoids spar, sprint and perform taichi The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in...
Channel News Asiaby Abigail Ng1d ago
NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways - from family support and housing to Singapore’s future land plans Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026...
Channel News Asiaby Koh Wan Ting1d ago
NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland Sentosa and neighbouring Pulau Brani are also set for major transformations, with plans for new...
Channel News Asiaby Koh Wan Ting1d ago
NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs The new island, modelled on Jurong Island's development, could house advanced manufacturing and...
Channel News Asiaby Ang Hwee Min1d ago
NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong Singapore will continue to broadly maintain its current ethnic balance, a policy which...
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Aug 23 : Six Nordic football associations delivered a united blow to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday, declaring they had lost confidence in his leadership while demanding sweeping...
Channel News Asiaby Fabian Koh1d ago
NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents A new package will provide every Singaporean child with the same level of support...
Channel News Asiaby Fabian Koh1d ago
NDR 2026: Income ceilings for BTO flats, executive condos raised; first-time buyers to get extra ballot per child To give potential flat buyers sufficient time to review their housing plans under...
Channel News Asiaby Davina Tham1d ago
NDR 2026: Significantly lower childcare, infant care fees at government-supported preschools by 2030 Absorbing more of the costs of childcare and preschool is “one of the best investments we can...
Channel News Asiaby Davina Tham1d ago
NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each, with more for larger families The prime minister called on employers to make sure becoming a parent never disadvantages someone’s...
Channel News Asiaby Justin Ong Guang-Xi1d ago
NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards Social media platforms will have to verify users’ ages more robustly, with further restrictions possible if...
Channel News Asiaby Abigail Ng1d ago
NDR 2026: Trust remains one of Singapore’s greatest strengths amid a fast-changing world, says PM Wong In a world where trust is becoming harder to find, Singapore is a place where commitments are...
Channel News Asiaby Ang Hwee Min1d ago
NDR 2026: Singapore can make more room for dialects while promoting Mandarin, says PM Wong Free-to-air broadcasts will continue to mostly use Mandarin, but paid television and cinemas will see...
Channel News Asiaby Justin Ong Guang-Xi1d ago
NDR 2026: New committee set up to help Malay-Muslim community seize economic opportunities, develop skills One key area under consideration by the committee includes mental health support for...
Channel News Asiaby CNA1d ago
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 23 : Zandvoort, a windblown seaside circuit from another era, said farewell to Formula One and the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday with a 'Final Lap' party of pride...
Channel News Asiaby Ang Hwee Min1d ago
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make official visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from Aug 24 to Aug 31, his first visit to Central Asia, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Sunday...
Channel News Asiaby CNA1d ago
'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land - an area three times the size of the capital...
Channel News Asiaby CNA1d ago
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal South Australian authorities confirmed the nation's first mammalian detection of the H5N1 virus in a long-nosed fur seal, which was found...
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Aug 23 : Evergreen paceman Mitchell Starc grabbed the fourth 10-wicket haul of his career to propel Australia to a thumping innings and 51-run victory in two days against Bangladesh on Sunday as...
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