Breaking News and Analysis on Asia and the World | Real-Time Coverage out of Asia and Singapore - CNA

Advertisement

From

From summer camps to big salaries: China’s AI talent race is starting young and going big

AI talent is commanding a huge premium in China - and parents are betting that exposing their children to technology early could give them a headstart.

14/08/2026

Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England

Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England

14/08/2026

Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older

Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older

14/08/2026

Pritam Singh's disbarment marks likely end of long-running Raeesah Khan saga, say analysts

Pritam Singh's disbarment marks likely end of long-running Raeesah Khan saga, say analysts

14/08/2026

Tensions flare as over 200 Singapore lawyers discuss full release of LawSoc bullying probe in closed-door meeting

Sources told CNA that the Law Society of Singapore will reconsider the decision not to release the full investigation report to members.

14/08/2026

Unofficial NUS, NTU campus tours sold on booking platform, breaching universities' rules

A student who conducts these tours says he earns about S$40 an hour, more than what official student ambassadors make.

14/08/2026

Commentary: AI is changing how films are made, not what makes them worth watching

Commentary: AI is changing how films are made, not what makes them worth watching

14/08/2026

Fresh tech grads worry AI raising bar for entry-level jobs, as employers demand more skills

Fresh tech grads worry AI raising bar for entry-level jobs, as employers demand more skills

14/08/2026

Record rain in Japan kills four, leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport

Record rain in Japan kills four, leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport

14/08/2026

Shaping Tomorrow - Why successful AI is about execution, not adoption

brand studio

How organisations can move from AI experimentation to real-world impact

14/08/2026 2 mins

Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England

Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England

14/08/2026

Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older

Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older

14/08/2026

Pritam Singh's disbarment marks likely end of long-running Raeesah Khan saga, say analysts

Pritam Singh's disbarment marks likely end of long-running Raeesah Khan saga, say analysts

14/08/2026

Advertisement

Shorts

Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

1m 18s

Parts of Malaysia under haze linked to Indonesian forest fires

Parts of Malaysia under haze linked to Indonesian forest fires

46s

Why NParks is sterilising macaques in Maju Forest

Why NParks is sterilising macaques in Maju Forest

2m 06s

Can I save S$50K before I turn 25?

Can I save S$50K before I turn 25?

1m 36s

Chan Chun Sing on why Singapore adopts a 'just in case' approach

Chan Chun Sing on why Singapore adopts a 'just in case' approach

1m 53s

9 Malaysian firms accused of dumping Singapore construction waste in Johor

9 Malaysian firms accused of dumping Singapore construction waste in Johor

1m 57s

Watch more shorts

More Top Stories

Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window, partially sucking passenger out, US investigators find

Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window, partially sucking passenger out, US investigators find

14/08/2026

Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat

Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat

14/08/2026

'We won't be eliminated': China's children flock to AI summer camps

'We won't be eliminated': China's children flock to AI summer camps

14/08/2026 4 mins

Social media trends to blame? Why Malaysia is tightening hiking rules and what it means for hikers

Social media trends to blame? Why Malaysia is tightening hiking rules and what it means for hikers

13/08/2026

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'

Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'

14/08/2026

Commentary: For the oil market, the Strait of Hormuz isn’t closed

14/08/2026

US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasion

13/08/2026

Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers

14/08/2026

Advertisement

Podcasts

Deep Dive - Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?

Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?

13/08/2026 Resume Pause 24 mins

CNA Correspondent - China dominates global matcha supply but can Japan protect its premium edge?

China dominates global matcha supply but can Japan protect its premium edge?

12/08/2026 Resume Pause 21 mins

Money Talks - How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property

How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property

11/08/2026 Resume Pause 27 mins

Work It - Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

10/08/2026 Resume Pause 22 mins

Work It - How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

07/08/2026 Resume Pause 9 mins

Listen to more podcasts

Lifestyle

She once struggled with school but is now a recipient of Singapore's highest youth development award

She once struggled with school but is now a recipient of Singapore's highest youth development award

14/08/2026

Morning erections: Why men get them and when changes could signal a health issue

Morning erections: Why men get them and when changes could signal a health issue

14/08/2026

Argentine 'Maradona beef' is now in Singapore, from the family of the football legend

Argentine 'Maradona beef' is now in Singapore, from the family of the football legend

14/08/2026

BTS star V reveals hearing loss issues amid Arirang world tour

BTS star V reveals hearing loss issues amid Arirang world tour

14/08/2026

Twice's Chaeyoung to leave JYP Entertainment, is second member of K-pop group to do so

Twice's Chaeyoung to leave JYP Entertainment, is second member of K-pop group to do so

13/08/2026

Aaron Kwok spotted by fans in Singapore with family at USS, the zoo

Aaron Kwok spotted by fans in Singapore with family at USS, the zoo

13/08/2026

‘I really, really miss you’: Jennifer Tse remembers late father Patrick Tse on his 90th birthday

‘I really, really miss you’: Jennifer Tse remembers late father Patrick Tse on his 90th birthday

13/08/2026

Discover more on CNA

CNA Games

Stay sharp and challenge yourself with these puzzle games.

CNA App

Download the CNA App and stay updated. Available for Android and iOS.

CNA Newsletters

CNA Newsletters

Get the best of CNA delivered straight to your inbox.

CNA Podcasts

Listen to some of the best conversations on issues that matter to you.

CNA Interactives

CNA Interactives

Explore CNA Interactives with immersive stories, visuals and data.

Commentary

Commentary: A reality check is needed on Arctic shipping

Richard Milne

Commentary: A reality check is needed on Arctic shipping

14/08/2026

Lee Nai Jia

Commentary: New minimum transaction rule a move to protect consumers and property agents

13/08/2026

Zara Waseem

Zara Waseem

Commentary: If you want to understand Gen Z, watch Backrooms

13/08/2026

Nicholas Fang

Nicholas Fang

Commentary: Complacency is the hidden risk in Singapore’s success

12/08/2026

Chew Han Ei

Chew Han Ei

Commentary: Banning Roblox may not be the solution to teen radicalisation

11/08/2026

Jeffery Tan

Jeffery Tan

Commentary: Who am I when the phone stops ringing? Lessons from my first month of retirement

11/08/2026

More commentaries

Advertisement

Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

13/08/2026

Read Now

KFC x Pokemon’s Ultimate Launch spread

KFC x Pokemon’s Ultimate Launch spread

12/08/2026

Read Now

Colombia races to find survivors after deadly earthquake

Colombia races to find survivors after deadly earthquake

12/08/2026

Read Now

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

11/08/2026

Read Now

NDP 2026: The best moments

NDP 2026: The best moments

10/08/2026

Read Now

Thai teen kills seven in rampage at home, school before shooting himself

Thai teen kills seven in rampage at home, school before shooting himself

07/08/2026

Read Now

TODAY

Retirement planning isn't just about savings. It's about what you'll do on Monday morning

Mental Health Matters: Retirement planning isn't just about savings. It's about what you'll do on Monday morning

Retirement often promises freedom after decades of work, but the changes it brings are no less demanding than those of other milestones in life. Here's how to adjust – with tips from mental health experts.

09/08/2026

'We're a Malay troupe, you okay or not?' How lion dance became this man’s lifelong pursuit

Up Close: 'We're a Malay troupe, you okay or not?' How lion dance became this man’s lifelong pursuit

09/08/2026

As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines

Voices: As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines

08/08/2026

With Johor Bahru set to be just a 5-minute train ride away, Singapore merchants need to raise their game

Big Read: With Johor Bahru set to be just a 5-minute train ride away, Singapore merchants need to raise their game

13/08/2026

I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

Voices: I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

13/08/2026

More on TODAY

Advertisement

Luxury

Can one speaker really replace a hi-fi system? We test five premium models

Can one speaker really replace a hi-fi system? We test five premium models

14/08/2026

Concours d’Elegance Singapore brings classic cars, supercars and cinematic spectacle to Gardens by the Bay

Concours d’Elegance Singapore brings classic cars, supercars and cinematic spectacle to Gardens by the Bay

14/08/2026

What it takes to recreate a Dior haute couture dress from the archives

What it takes to recreate a Dior haute couture dress from the archives

13/08/2026

Beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe: The independent watch brands worth knowing

Beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe: The independent watch brands worth knowing

12/08/2026

Lulu’s Lounge returns to Singapore with a new home in Chinatown

Lulu’s Lounge returns to Singapore with a new home in Chinatown

11/08/2026

How a samurai family estate in Yanagawa became one of Japan’s most unusual ryokan stays

How a samurai family estate in Yanagawa became one of Japan’s most unusual ryokan stays

11/08/2026

Helsinki, one beautiful building at a time

Helsinki, one beautiful building at a time

10/08/2026

Insider

Ex-offender becomes hawker’s apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here’s how he made it work

‘I don’t want to miss out’: Why India’s youth are choosing debt over savings

Pain is part of her everyday life. But at 25, she’s fighting to do more than just ‘trying to survive’

From S$10,000 salary to hawker stall: This 30-year-old chooses Hokkien mee over tech job

Alvin Tan left the technology sector before retrenchment could reach him. He now works longer hours, earns much less but has greater control over his future. Was it worth it, Money Mind asks.

More from Insider

Recent Videos

More videos

Brand Studio

brand studio

How organisations can move from AI experimentation to real-world impact

2 mins

brand studio

How a Singapore biotech company unlocked new value beyond the lab

Finding the human edge as AI reshapes work

Shaping Tomorrow - Building an AI-ready Singapore

What universities can offer in the age of AI

Taylor’s University is rethinking how artificial intelligence prepares graduates to apply knowledge, exercise judgment and adapt to constant change.

View More