https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/nmp-azhar-othman-asks-why-ministers-salaries-are-benchmarked-top-earners-in-private-sector-6375291https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--waNVBy6b--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789024936-image.jpg?itok=jfoIqsWlNMP Azhar Othman asks why ministers’ salaries are benchmarked to top earners in private sectorWhy should ministerial salaries be benchmarked against the median income of the top 1,000 Singaporean earners, with a 40% discount? NMP Azhar Othman raised this question in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), during a debate on changes to Singapore’s political salary framework.
He argued that the government’s mandate differs fundamentally from that of a private equity firm and questioned whether political salaries should instead be compared with those in other democracies.

]]>1582026-09-10T15:33:12+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/46f7b2b2-2528-440c-997f-4d38485f4c8a/f583a4c0-71d8-4614-82f3-70d6576cca85/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/had-money-been-my-primary-consideration-i-would-never-have-entered-politics-tan-see-leng-6375311https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--hPTbCp2J--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789024934-image.jpg?itok=zH3_mD-n‘Had money been my primary consideration, I would never have entered politics’: Tan See Leng1612026-09-10T15:24:55+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/98936aad-efb5-4a0c-a098-77b9dccdd48c/3b3fd981-6ae5-4e54-9a41-fe4e6fdfa41e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-terence-ho-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375391https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ftxCny42--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789025838-image.jpg?itok=8ZLegelXMotion: Terence Ho on government response to political salaries reviewThe government must be careful to avoid giving the impression that the only talents who are valued are those who command high salaries, or that it would be impossible to attract capable people to political office without high wages, said NMP Terence Ho. He said while many would like to see more leaders and senior professionals from the private sector step up, it would usually be appropriate for such candidates to start in junior political appointments. The salary scale must therefore be flexible enough to accommodate them. He suggested providing candidates taking large pay cuts with 60 per cent of their last pay, subject to an appropriate cap, for a few years to ease the transition. Promising private sector candidates should also be encouraged to come forward without the assumption or expectation that all, or even most, must stay in office for the long haul, he said. Assoc Prof Ho spoke in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>4392026-09-10T14:54:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/cc476119-7917-4ac6-9f15-04fba6afd23b/6e9c6cc7-f078-43c3-abba-0da46c38da16/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/w260910parlminsalarychristopherdesouza-6375371https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--G-5LhsbV--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789025533-image.jpg?itok=r8EXUlDHMotion: Christopher de Souza on government response to political salaries reviewSingapore has chosen to remunerate its ministers transparently and sufficiently, so that they are not incentivised to seek gifts, outside interests or lucrative post-political opportunities. This “clean wage” model protects their independence and ensures their decisions are made solely in Singaporeans’ interests. MP Christopher de Souza said this in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10). He said the workload of MPs has increased “exponentially” over the past 15 years, partly due to their being much more accessible to constituents through social media and online platforms. Demands on ministers and other political office holders have risen even further, he added, as policymaking has become increasingly multifaceted, multi-jurisdictional and multidimensional. Mr de Souza said the political salaries review and the government’s statements on the issue show a willingness to put “courage, conviction and principle” ahead of political expediency.

]]>10932026-09-10T14:35:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/2f2c5aa2-f203-4233-b465-f7ac3b2ef729/5399f42c-0d8b-455e-8fe9-cb7491a2f0a4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/wp-backs-more-sober-approach-ministerial-salary-increases-6375181https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--nReeprpe--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789021633-image.jpg?itok=35y83Vp4WP backs ‘more sober approach’ to ministerial salary increasesWorkers’ Party chief Pritam Singh said the party continues to disagree with the formula used to determine ministerial salaries, preferring its 2012 proposal to peg them to a multiple of an MP’s allowance.

He noted that the proposed annual MP allowance would rise from S$192,500 to S$259,000, or about 35 per cent, while the annual reference salary for an entry-level minister would rise from S$1.1 million to S$1.8 million, or about 64 per cent.

“In other words, the percentage increase for an MR4 minister is roughly 1.8 times that of an MP,” he said.

However, the WP agrees with the “more sober” approach of initially adjusting ministers’ salaries by up to 9 per cent compared with the 2026 Review Committee’s recommendation, said Mr Singh in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10) during a debate on changes to Singapore’s political salary framework.

]]>932026-09-10T14:30:46+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/1000bd55-7eb4-4795-ade6-3e4353c2a342/5dd89805-e708-44e3-b4fd-89b9b17f105d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-haresh-singaraju-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375276https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--nM4prv4U--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789023735-image.jpg?itok=BtfZZy-zMotion: Haresh Singaraju on government response to political salaries reviewA Singapore that is doing well is not the same as Singaporeans living well, said NMP Haresh Singaraju. Political pay rests mostly on the first and the government should start measuring the second, he said in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10). Noting that the government has agreed to explore a robust quality of life measure, he wanted to know who will build it, when the House will see it and whether it will be published.

]]>3222026-09-10T14:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/2c418fc2-66b6-47ed-9843-3422efdfb2d5/b6d6629f-1491-4189-93a0-75ad9291cce7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/when-do-social-causes-concerts-cross-line-6375081https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3nIAMs4M--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789019237-image.jpg?itok=w6liSAgFWhen do social causes at concerts cross the line?When do social causes at concerts cross the line in Singapore?

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How said the government recognises the humanitarian impact of international conflicts and artistes may wish to express concern for those affected.

Such expressions are not prohibited but should not undermine public order, national security or stability, said Mr Tan in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>1272026-09-10T14:22:45+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/45f5e9b8-dbe0-4471-b62c-d71638b9bac9/8c964da5-f784-4c21-99e5-474bd6fe761f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-tan-see-leng-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375281https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--WLjajt6B--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789023739-image.jpg?itok=VRK2qYgZMotion: Tan See Leng on government response to political salaries reviewIf entry into Public Service comes at too high a personal cost for too many capable Singaporeans, then over time, Singapore will indeed narrow the pool from which it can draw its leaders from. And that would be a far greater cost than any salary debated in the House, said Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy & Industry) Tan See Leng. Speaking in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), he expressed hope that when younger capable Singaporeans in the private sector are asked to serve in future, it would not be made unnecessarily harder or progressively more difficult for them. He stressed that the strength of the government depends on whether it can continue to recruit the best people. “That is an investment in Singapore's future that will always be worth making,” he said.

]]>10032026-09-10T14:13:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/6475c874-9965-448b-9b15-07a4cd3bf9fd/04985ff1-0c30-4b23-b4c1-c5456bdc832f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/johor-police-bust-gangs-linked-desaru-car-break-ins-involving-singapore-vehicles-6374751https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--chHb_kFd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789012037-image.jpg?itok=uoigkX3DJohor police bust gangs linked to Desaru car break-ins involving Singapore vehicles722026-09-10T14:11:20+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ffef8b37-ce64-4b64-af80-35600de9660a/f609bd08-b39d-49ce-9d5b-c796352bc629/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/philippine-defence-secretary-denounces-disrespecting-note-he-says-came-china-6372916https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--B-l_-kGM--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788952040-image.jpg?itok=lxMHXJOz1222026-09-10T14:10:57+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/13d7d915-52a3-4eec-a618-5ee1cbd89510/f2cb5380-8104-4a89-be83-a83dad77d9c1/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/mp-allowance-not-why-workers-party-candidates-step-forward-pritam-singh-6375106https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Ov2iU6hy--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789019837-image.jpg?itok=GB4RczlsMP allowance is not why Workers’ Party candidates step forward: Pritam Singh1222026-09-10T14:05:27+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a4a1c0b3-bfb7-4fb8-93f2-a41dc33270f7/717475cd-8d65-4d0f-8869-d17c7a51144d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/w260910parlminsalarykennethgoh-6375246https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--h-0AxETZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789022533-image.jpg?itok=XBd2orhBMotion: Kenneth Goh on government response to political salaries reviewIs the right benchmark being used for ministerial pay? NMP Kenneth Goh posed this question in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10). Simply being highly paid does not make a private sector role comparable to that of a minister, he said. So, instead of starting with Singapore’s top earners, he suggested identifying roles with similar levels of skill, judgement, complexity and responsibility, and examining what they pay. Future reviews could test the current benchmark against this alternative comparison group. Noting that private sector incomes can fluctuate, while some professions have relatively short periods of peak earnings, he proposed looking at average earnings over three to five years. Once a credible benchmark is established, the political service discount could be replaced with a “compensating premium” that recognises the burdens of political office. Assoc Prof Goh also called for the inclusion of indicators that assess whether political leaders are leaving Singapore stronger for the future. He spoke in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>9412026-09-10T13:58:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/85320ed9-c7c5-413d-8961-2f968cdc9f64/d5896154-a5eb-469b-be51-645e043bc935/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-mariam-jaafar-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375216https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--7ZWpbWBe--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789021936-image.jpg?itok=l6Cso92CMotion: Mariam Jaafar on government response to political salaries reviewMP Mariam Jaafar expressed support for the new political salaries framework, emphasising that a benchmark is a reference point, not an entitlement. She noted that the prime minister has opted for a “restrained approach” of a one-off adjustment of up to nine per cent for political office holders. Welcoming the wider salary ranges under the revised framework, she said this allows recognition of the responsibility a person takes on when appointed to office, before their performance determines how far they progress. She added that while entering politics should not feel like winning the lottery, the financial structure should not exclude Singaporeans who come from sectors with lower salaries. Ms Mariam called for greater clarity on how the performance of individual ministers will be assessed, asking if there is a “robust structure” for this. She spoke in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>11822026-09-10T13:38:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8d7c1328-4063-45bc-b71f-03e438137d84/2c80cf57-2303-4e56-8e1a-f0a547fd6b9d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-azhar-othman-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375156https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YumcqJXs--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789020435-image.jpg?itok=B-JU17eVMotion: Azhar Othman on government response to political salaries reviewPay should never be a barrier for capable and public-spirited Singaporeans to enter public service but the rewards must remain meaningful and connected to the lives of the people they serve, said NMP Azhar Othman. The question before the House is the appropriate, defensible and principled basis for determining how much is enough, he said in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10). He wanted to know why national leadership compensation is anchored to the apex of the private sector. He pointed out that the government is not a corporation and Public Service is not a market transaction. He proposed adjusting the structure to a fixed salary of 45 per cent and variable component of 55 per cent, based on shared risks and impact on the median citizen's real income growth, unemployment rates and housing affordability. If the nation thrives, its leaders thrive and "that is solidarity”, he said.

]]>6482026-09-10T13:27:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a8a34a0e-d8e8-4347-a709-17d1114d5d15/d8392ad5-c24e-4370-8cbc-5cf00f084fac/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/flexible-work-more-working-home-indranee-rajah-6374981https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ft8CsAo4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789017433-image.jpg?itok=l1mo4K1UFlexible work is more than working from home: Indranee Rajah792026-09-10T13:26:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/15a2a611-ca62-4fc8-bb97-dfc75783fd20/f65e3749-a32d-4306-a422-c949fc64679d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-liang-eng-hwa-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375101https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--eviW-O5R--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789019833-image.jpg?itok=kkdujGUdMotion: Liang Eng Hwa on government response to political salaries reviewHow Singapore's leaders respond to crisis is one of the most direct tests of leadership over the past few decades, said MP Liang Eng Hwa. Speaking in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), he highlighted examples of their ability to steer Singapore out of rough waters and execute long-term plans while preparing for adversity. He pointed out that the team will face many tests again and stressed that as a small country, the margin for error is far smaller. Singapore “cannot compromise on the quality of leadership”, he said. Ministerial salaries have remained unchanged for 15 years and it is time for adjustment, he added. Mr Liang noted that many people still face a “psychological hurdle” in accepting that the salaries of political appointment holders should be linked to the market. But for Singapore to continue to have an outstanding political leadership team, it must establish a reasonable and sustainable system that encourages capable people of integrity and a strong sense of mission to serve the country, he said.

]]>9632026-09-10T13:11:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/89279ee3-ad6f-469b-ac1c-69b2e780c8a4/f164e7bb-3dbe-4597-9606-c1c49fd7100c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-kenneth-poon-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375036https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--LSCEMr2d--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789018334-image.jpg?itok=Y8_Zo6-pMotion: Kenneth Poon on government response to political salaries reviewNMP Kenneth Poon said he welcomes a proposal to explore the inclusion of a robust quality of life measure in the national bonus framework. The national bonus is part of the variable component of ministers’ pay. It is currently linked to four national indicators - unemployment rate, real income growth at the median and 20th percentile, and real GDP growth. Prof Poon said this is a chance for Singapore to consider a broader framework of social progress. In parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), he suggested four dimensions for consideration. Do Singaporeans have enough to meet their essential needs? Can they obtain essential services when they need them? Do Singaporeans feel they belong? Do they feel their lives are going well?

]]>5322026-09-10T13:02:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/90d39386-55b9-41cb-9c6c-761722e6ba68/e810734a-a700-411b-b4ee-51c145dc61a6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-first/thu-10-sep-2026-6374711https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--U1zAiiyU--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789015043-image.jpg?itok=mFNL2XzgAsia First - Thu 10 Sep 2026From the opening bell across markets in Southeast Asia and China, to the biggest business interviews and top financial stories, tune in to Asia First to kick-start your business day.

]]>88492026-09-10T13:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/abc46232-e0db-4c29-acc7-a3b2e2d48b20/e1d92f28-fb73-4ea8-a5bb-f44b5d66c09b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-pritam-singh-government-response-political-salaries-review-6375056https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--hBGn3IdG--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789018634-image.jpg?itok=Li3aDjG2Motion: Pritam Singh on government response to political salaries reviewWorkers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh said WP continues to disagree with the formula used to determine ministerial salaries, preferring its 2012 proposal to peg them to a multiple of an MP’s allowance, which is in turn derived from the salary of a public sector appointee. He also questioned if it is salary or the realities of political service that dissuades high-earning private sector individuals from entering politics. Mr Singh said WP agrees with the prime minister’s “more sober approach” of initially raising ministers’ salaries by up to nine per cent. However, he called for more information to be published on their actual remuneration, pointing to “some public confusion” over the variable component. The revised framework providing wider salary ranges and more flexibility to differentiate ministers’ pay will also lead to greater public scrutiny, he added. Mr Singh also said remuneration is not the device through which WP attracts or can attract candidates. On mayors, he asked that their scope, role and function be included in an upcoming study of how payments for community-related political roles should be determined. He spoke in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>10872026-09-10T12:44:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/cb88ecc1-afe7-477b-857a-daffb237efaf/2462ae00-02a0-46d2-a146-73e06297103a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/motion-yeo-wan-ling-government-response-political-salaries-review-6374966https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ujXC-ONk--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789016833-image.jpg?itok=d1lfa2UtMotion: Yeo Wan Ling on government response to political salaries reviewThe reaction on the ground is not a comfortable one. Feedback from workers in the land transport sector on the salary adjustments revolved around the timing and the realities. MP Yeo Wan Ling shared these observations in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), saying they must be taken seriously. She stressed the need to explain plainly how the benchmark works - as a reference point within a salary structure. She also pointed out that if political remuneration is tied to Singapore's progress, then the progress of workers must be part of that picture. She also agreed with workers that political service must ultimately be motivated by a desire to serve. Ms Yeo said it is right to scrutinise the numbers but Singaporeans should not lose sight of the need for the framework to enable capable people to step forward to serve.

]]>7612026-09-10T12:31:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/42ae4712-ced6-4572-8db0-5f61e39d8a20/d8a3be66-ee61-4a3b-8065-36fbb6e2a4d8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/chan-chun-sing-moves-motion-debate-government-response-political-salaries-review-6374911https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--4yT3l7Si--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789015640-image.jpg?itok=9BbcPJhTChan Chun Sing moves motion for debate on government response to political salaries reviewIn parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing moved a motion for the House to consider the two ministerial statements on the government's response to the 2026 review of salaries for political appointment holders and MPs. These statements were delivered on Sep 8.

]]>432026-09-10T12:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/c72b8b16-aa18-450f-8de0-10d15eef6e64/2131a04f-e8ce-4ffa-adc1-396da6e327a6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rahayu-mahzam-enforcement-against-singaporeans-involved-in-overseas-illicit-vape-activities-6374906https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--URMAEz3x--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789015635-image.jpg?itok=kIwthj2BRahayu Mahzam on enforcement against Singaporeans involved in overseas illicit vape activitiesGenerally, Singapore's criminal laws apply to acts committed in the country only. It works with overseas counterparts to share information on illegal activities and conduct joint operations from time to time. However, if vape production, distribution and consumption are not illegal in those countries, cooperation will be limited. Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam said this in reply to an MP’s question in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>952026-09-10T12:29:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0254f50d-930d-4363-9fbd-97d53f708947/99d9321a-88d0-4394-b6ae-94edd03ab4a1/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/philippine-ferry-fire-leaves-least-5-dead-87-missing-6374791https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--kjZqM0D1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789012934-image.jpg?itok=B7VdPRz5Philippine ferry fire leaves at least 5 dead, 87 missing472026-09-10T12:10:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4bb88720-37cd-4f0e-866d-c86e173575b3/597c2e70-1827-45ee-8500-5531dcf70db3/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rahayu-mahzam-age-assurance-requirements-social-media-services-6374876https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--PR265DCg--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789014441-image.jpg?itok=5_DL_HCRRahayu Mahzam on age assurance requirements for social media servicesSingapore youths are “very open” to having social media safeguards in place. They are supportive of the government’s tiered approach, but want it to be “calibrated”. Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said this in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10) in reply to an MP’s questions. She said in conversations on the matter, the authorities have found youths to be “very sensible” and “more mature than we think”, expressing worries for their younger siblings and friends. Singapore is also working on its approach based on information from expert panels and by studying what is happening overseas, added Ms Rahayu.

]]>3022026-09-10T12:02:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d92e9370-7138-4f72-a3ba-63ac7ea41c18/670cad2a-e24f-4a08-ba44-7a62dda4c57f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/tan-kiat-how-vigilance-against-submarine-cable-disruptions-6374856https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--i2Rtt7oi--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789014132-image.jpg?itok=Pu90VbNNTan Kiat How on vigilance against submarine cable disruptions Globally, most submarine cable disruptions result from accidental damage caused by fishing and anchoring activities. Industry data indicates there are about 100 to 200 such incidents worldwide each year. Singapore's international connectivity has remained resilient due to the diversity and volume of its connections to other countries. Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How, who said this in reply to parliamentary questions on Thursday (Sep 10), pointed out that international cooperation is essential because submarine cables span multiple jurisdictions and issues can be transboundary. The Infocomm Media Development Authority has information sharing arrangements with partner governments and industry stakeholders to monitor submarine cable systems, said Mr Tan.

]]>3292026-09-10T11:57:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/6550cb40-e233-4fad-bb67-16bf2fb24117/33338aff-f34c-40d1-9d60-9f84632bb345/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/workplace-today-has-changed-companies-need-plan-gaps-indranee-rajah-6374781https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--NuUaB_iN--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789012334-image.jpg?itok=hqoetKauWorkplace of today has changed, companies need to plan for gaps: Indranee Rajah 1032026-09-10T11:54:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a1f89279-7c1a-4ed5-a50b-0e21d2e8ed03/60af4230-2af3-451c-af40-40696c74f2ac/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/rahayu-mahzam-safeguards-young-users-against-emerging-social-apps-6374846https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--izjHthf3--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789013837-image.jpg?itok=JPvex6n5Rahayu Mahzam on safeguards for young users against emerging social apps The Infocomm Media Development Authority closely monitors developments in the online landscape and tracks emerging safety risks for young users. It draws on a range of sources, such as public feedback, industry engagements, market data and developments in other jurisdictions. It focuses its regulatory efforts on the types of online communication services that have become widely used in Singapore and where safety risks have been clearly flagged. These include social media services and app stores. Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam said this in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>3772026-09-10T11:50:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/234b1c2e-36e1-4b94-84b7-0ec71dd63e15/1055b1d9-da75-423c-86e4-8dc7ee32b019/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/tan-kiat-how-prohibited-political-advocacy-performing-artistes-6374826https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Ta7RWs9Z--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789013233-image.jpg?itok=2sWVdOO6Tan Kiat How on prohibited political advocacy by performing artistesThe government recognises the humanitarian impact of international conflicts and artistes may wish to express concern for those affected. Such expressions are not prohibited but should not undermine public order, national security or stability. In Singapore, this condition is made clear in the Arts Entertainment Classification Code issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority. Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How highlighted this approach in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10). He stressed that Singapore should not be used by foreigners as a platform to further political causes, including those relating to conflicts or political issues.

]]>3912026-09-10T11:44:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/00af9044-2c58-4b8b-bd29-db43ca29d3c4/7f4faf11-fcd9-4452-a21b-4df2302b7f3f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/tan-kiat-how-suicide-prevention-strategy-and-programmes-6374836https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DmrNnugV--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789013532-image.jpg?itok=pivh_gYOTan Kiat How on suicide prevention strategy and programmesSingapore’s suicide rate is generally lower compared with other developed economies. There was an increase in suicides among those aged 30 to 39 years in 2024, following a relatively stable trend in the preceding years. Senior Minister of State for Health Tan Kiat How, who highlighted these statistics in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), stressed the need to continue to prevent suicides. Strengthening mental resilience and encouraging early help-seeking are key to suicide prevention and the government will continue to monitor the effectiveness of its measures, he added.

]]>7042026-09-10T11:32:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4e82871d-8346-44d0-9fa8-5b1ef6f4d454/6f831fc7-bae5-4ce1-ae1f-55a5ae03a137/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/foo-cexiang-impact-us-tariffs-singapore-6374761https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--tXSIW6bH--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789012032-image.jpg?itok=Lp8TcrS-Foo Cexiang on impact of US tariffs on SingaporeThe impact of the US Section 301 tariffs on Singapore’s economy is currently “muted”, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang. Singapore is still in negotiations with the US and will continue to assess the impact of current tariffs, as well as any future potential tariffs, he said. Replying to parliamentary questions on Thursday (Sep 10), he said the government stands ready to support businesses and workers, and is actively engaging businesses and the labour movement to detect early signs of difficulties.

]]>2412026-09-10T11:28:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/536d1d8b-0246-474d-82e2-90a4de0861ec/29c45039-a5ad-403f-a1e1-d4e5f22d3878/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/syed-harun-alhabsyi-veterinary-price-transparency-6374746https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--xcQerlxY--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789011733-image.jpg?itok=WlaZ-kZuSyed Harun Alhabsyi on veterinary price transparency The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) has been working to establish the Veterinary Council and operationalise the registration and accreditation frameworks. This includes considering how price transparency can be further enhanced. AVS is also working with the Ministry of Education and Institutes of Higher Learning to study strategies to meet Singapore's long-term veterinary manpower needs, including the feasibility of additional local training pathways. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi gave this update in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10).

]]>2152026-09-10T11:25:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/08a66ccc-1c07-4732-93e5-ed37e2c9793c/ab221bb1-4071-4f4f-a3d5-eae412499fe6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/indranee-rajah-personal-income-tax-relief-cap-working-mothers-6374756https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--yxoLILZL--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789011740-image.jpg?itok=6CfUJk1QIndranee Rajah on personal income tax relief cap for working mothersThe S$80,000 personal income tax relief cap was introduced to make Singapore’s personal income tax system more progressive. Currently, the relief cap of S$80,000 does not affect the vast majority of working mothers, including those with more children. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah, who highlighted this approach in reply to an MP’s question in parliament on Thursday (Sep 10), stressed that supporting Singaporeans in starting and raising families is a top priority for the government.

]]>3722026-09-10T11:18:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/75d3e148-cc88-414e-945c-c27fd2647c43/a3e78639-c720-4e52-82be-e64662a0bb51/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/indranee-rajah-impact-expanded-childcare-leave-6374796https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3TEA9jex--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789012635-image.jpg?itok=ZzvYLo8uIndranee Rajah on impact of expanded childcare leaveThe government is working with its tripartite partners on the implementation details of enhanced childcare leave. Legislative amendments are required and employers need to be given more time to manage the operational impact. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah gave this update in reply to parliamentary questions on Thursday (Sep 10). She pointed out that the government will reimburse employers for the full duration of all child-related leave, up to a cap. It is also studying ways to better support companies with backfilling arrangements, as well as work life-friendly practices, including an accreditation mark. It will identify the barriers and develop practical solutions tailored for different sectors and firms. The full set of recommendations will be shared in early 2027, said Ms Indranee.

]]>11132026-09-10T11:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/e9c5ee6a-5451-405c-8e58-ba57132b9c9b/836d75f6-c848-4541-b141-4966d41610ea/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/deep-dive-podcast/buying-food-livestreamers-can-you-trust-what-sellers-claim-6374501https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--cKmy7OBj--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/deep-dive-trust-food-sold-livestreamers-10sep26-website-video.jpg?itok=kYbpbvX-Deep Dive Podcast - Buying food from livestreamers: Can you trust what sellers claim?A convincing livestreamer, thousands of reviews or professional-looking packaging may make an online food purchase feel safe to buy. But none of these can tell you whether the food itself is safe. With more of our shopping moving online, have we become better - or worse - at assessing the risks? Tiffany Ang and Steven Chia speak with Dr Vinayak Ghate from the department of food science and technology at NUS and Dexter Tay, executive director at the Consumers Association of Singapore, about what consumers can and cannot tell from food labels, seller claims and customer reviews.

]]>17002026-09-10T10:39:48+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a1ac241a-b471-4db1-9e1e-9d0c60597f18/d4ce6101-c245-4419-89d1-56aa7bded44f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/foreign-businesses-are-reshaping-kuala-lumpurs-prime-neighbourhoods-6374526https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--0DZhGgK_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1789005433-image.jpg?itok=BQgii6rsForeign businesses are reshaping Kuala Lumpur’s prime neighbourhoodsAn influx of foreign businesses into some of Kuala Lumpur’s most sought-after neighbourhoods is reshaping the city’s commercial landscape. But their growing presence - and deeper pockets - are also driving up rents, putting pressure on local businesses. Melissa Goh reports on how intensifying competition for prime space is forcing some Malaysian businesses to move upstairs - or move out.

]]>1792026-09-10T10:00:01+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/172618df-54c4-4468-9155-b920ab5bd4c2/c69572ed-8101-4f38-86d3-c4b12e82f0b8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/anti-scam-efforts-bill-passed-target-online-account-mules-amid-concerns-recourse-6373551https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--i9x2Tkf5--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788966737-image.jpg?itok=b7n9zsZvAnti-scam efforts: Bill passed to target online account mules amid concerns on recourseParliament passed an anti-scam Bill targeting online account mules, with police able to issue orders to disable accounts suspected of being used for scams. MPs raised concerns about innocent users having trouble accessing frozen accounts. But the government reassured them there will be avenues for fair and swift review, and access to money for essential expenses. The Bill targets those who supply online accounts to criminals on platforms such as Carousell, TikTok and Telegram. Besides disabling suspect accounts, authorities can also make service providers disclose information on scam-related activities. MPs also pressed the Government on whether recovered scam proceeds could be returned to victims.

]]>1692026-09-10T01:54:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/b215692a-4792-4f81-a777-927ec283b3ce/ff7d0dab-75c9-48f0-a992-981f9cd9cdbd/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/political-salaries-review-economic-targets-may-not-fully-capture-lives-singaporeans-expert-6373541https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--yc-sGO9X--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788966135-image.jpg?itok=LnEhLLzGPolitical salaries review: Economic targets may not fully capture lives of Singaporeans - ExpertPhysical and mental health could be among areas considered in a future Quality of Life indicator for the National Bonus. One expert says that's because existing economic targets may not fully capture what Singaporeans experience in their daily lives. He adds that a broader measure could better reflect Singaporeans' well-being and social progress. Another analyst says potential private-sector candidates may also consider who they will be working with and whether they share the same values. Having the opportunity to contribute and make a difference could matter too. While the salary review helps narrow the compensation gap, pay alone may not be enough to attract the next generation of political leaders. For more, we were joined by Associate Professor Eugene Tan from the SMU School of Law.

]]>5002026-09-10T01:42:37+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/94be56d7-1a54-45fe-944a-009e7d807144/3c9347fe-ab3b-4db6-9cd1-42be291dc629/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-government-strengthening-measures-protect-youths-online-and-offline-6373511https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--AO2yT7gJ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788965834-image.jpg?itok=vTl1pwy2Singapore government strengthening measures to protect youths online and offlineSingapore is considering expanding its online safety measures to gaming platforms and AI-powered chat bots. MPs have called for more efforts to protect youths online. They raised concerns that current online safeguards are applicable only on designated social media platforms and app distribution services. They asked if messaging and gaming services such as Roblox and Minecraft will also be designated, as these are platforms where grooming and unsolicited contact risks arise. Questions were also raised over an alleged child abuse case at a private education facility that provides accommodation. Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming says this facility does not fall under existing regulations. He says the government is considering a framework to expand criminal record screening to more types of jobs relating to young people. But Mr Goh adds that it is not practical for the government to regulate every sector.

]]>1492026-09-10T01:27:04+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/c4a252c0-667e-481b-902d-dd3cd7ef8e52/ffe03099-5584-4b4a-8b20-94c883990620/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/supporting-local-farms-stockpiling-fertiliser-granting-tax-relief-among-ideas-raised-mps-6373516https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--aTlU-4a6--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788965838-image.jpg?itok=xlinH04ASupporting local farms: Stockpiling fertiliser, granting tax relief among ideas raised by MPsLooking at food security as part of Singapore's national defence strategy, stockpiling fertilizer and granting tax relief for local produce. These were among ideas raised by MPs on supporting local production. All this, as the number of licensed farms fell to below 200 as of August - the lowest yet. Natalie Ong reports. Meanwhile, Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu says Singapore has to strike the right balance between availability, assurance and affordability in building food resilience. She adds that achieving the balance is a shared responsibility between the Government, businesses and people - in accepting trade-offs and developing solutions today for the risks of tomorrow.

]]>3002026-09-10T01:15:54+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/976fdae6-fc5c-4076-893b-53d466332ba9/9b4608ca-658f-4786-aaf5-cec61aa110bb/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapores-parliament-passed-motion-calling-government-secure-countrys-food-future-6373501https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--iIzgoSte--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788965534-image.jpg?itok=s8GrwR-dSingapore's Parliament has passed a motion calling on the government to secure the country’s food future. The motion calls for stronger food resilience, better ways to reduce food waste and to keep food affordable. This, amid geopolitical uncertainty and climate-related risks. MPs from the Sustainability and the Environment GPC (Government Parliamentary Committee) raised the motion. Among the GPC's suggestions are more funding and logistical support for food charity groups. MPs also raised the issue of date-marking practices. The aim is to rescue and redistribute more surplus food so less of it goes to waste. Charlotte Lim with more. Meanwhile, authorities are reviewing date-marking practices which could allow more food that’s still safe to eat to be donated instead of thrown away. More details will be shared next year. The move is among ways the government is looking at to reduce food waste.

]]>3372026-09-10T01:01:40+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/5fddad97-ae9c-408d-9879-27d323cb66f6/6d8fcfd9-c71c-4ce4-8d4f-90845c242757/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-tonight/wed-9-sep-2026-6373591https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YqjXJagb--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/10/1788970333-image.jpg?itok=JIqJy6rcSingapore Tonight - Wed 9 Sep 2026From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.

]]>28832026-09-10T01:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7c4821a1-854e-4ef5-945e-92ac58355e88/d52e9bf2-21e4-4734-861d-3fe47c846b54/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/international-space-summit-forum-focuses-orbital-sustainability-security-and-launch-autonomy-6373281https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--HWuWJAUX--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788959533-image.jpg?itok=CbwBekfsInternational Space Summit: Forum focuses on orbital sustainability, security and launch autonomyFrance hosting a two-day space summit in Paris, in a bid to play a stronger role in Europe. But key US players, including SpaceX and Blue Origin are not in attendance. Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

]]>1312026-09-09T23:46:45+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/44dfb0a2-fea9-417b-8879-00eade31e815/4d418cc6-01d6-45f4-b6ab-904457cbf8e1/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/consumer-appeal-grows-rapid-expansion-chinese-businesses-raises-worries-among-malaysian-firms-6373226https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---XXlZAUs--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/screenshot-2026-09-09-233121.png?itok=fNdwVeWVConsumer appeal grows but rapid expansion of Chinese businesses raises worries among Malaysian firmsA growing wave of Chinese is making its mark across Malaysia - from beauty salons and restaurants to automotive services. Their competitive prices, long operating hours and digital-first business models are winning over consumers. But their rapid expansion is also raising concerns among local businesses struggling to keep pace. Melissa Goh reports.

]]>2542026-09-09T23:37:42+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d17f25da-dd7e-411e-8760-b159da28a02e/ecf51b1c-6cb3-44ea-91b0-89735666bb49/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/tributes-pour-in-former-hong-kong-leader-tung-chee-hwa-city-mourns-his-death-6373231https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YtAO3uOo--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788958941-image.jpg?itok=pqI3oWRPTributes pour in for former Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa as city mourns his deathHong Kong’s first leader after its return to Chinese rule, has died. Tung Chee-hwa was 89. His office says he passed away peacefully yesterday (Tuesday, 8 Sep) surrounded by his family. No cause of death has been announced. Tributes have been pouring in for the former shipping tycoon, who became a defining political figure in Hong Kong’s early post-handover years. Chief Executive John Lee described Mr Tung’s contribution as “visionary” and “exceptionally significant”. China’s state news agency Xinhua called him an outstanding contributor to the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, as well as a renowned patriot and close friend of the Communist Party. Mr Tung led Hong Kong from 1997 until his resignation in 2005. He remained an influential elder statesman on the city's affairs, before largely withdrawing from public view in recent years.

]]>2952026-09-09T23:26:52+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f04ca9e5-44e1-493b-b3ac-ffd81981da6a/1163a80b-35c6-420b-b223-c205ee5c9295/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/india-ipo-boom-record-six-offerings-open-subscription-seeking-combined-us480m-6373286https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--OII0IC8v--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788959537-image.jpg?itok=pWLmfoTlIndia IPO boom: Record six offerings open for subscription, seeking combined US$480mA record six initial public offerings opened for subscription in India on Wednesday. They’re part of 12 mainboard IPOs expected to launch this week - as investor appetite for new listings rebounds after the US-Iran war dampened sentiment. But there are questions over whether the market can absorb such a flurry of new share offerings. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

]]>1672026-09-09T23:15:47+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/26f12b3c-9785-4356-a57d-bead8824f193/3c765a4a-430b-4a6c-bc12-ece45a554008/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/oil-turmoil-goldman-sachs-warns-global-prices-could-rise-above-us120-barrel-6373251https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--CU0NSfS0--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788959235-image.jpg?itok=ZfunLq7fOil turmoil: Goldman Sachs warns global prices could rise above US$120 a barrelRenewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf keeping the international benchmark for oil around a US$100 per barrel. Daan Struyven, Co-head of Global Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, tells us what it all means.

]]>4022026-09-09T23:05:38+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/69c86d00-6ce1-438d-a1b1-bdf017e91a84/5519cfd3-cdff-4160-ad3b-5121197e1e30/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/uk-airport-disruption-more-flights-cancelled-air-traffic-control-service-recovers-glitch-6373256https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--fXutcI1_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788959239-image.jpg?itok=agmpmCtwUK airport disruption: More flights cancelled as air traffic control service recovers from glitchFlights have resumed at airports across the UK. That’s after a major technical glitch brought down air traffic control, leading to the cancellation of more than a thousand flights. Olly Barratt reports from London Heathrow Airport.

]]>3052026-09-09T22:55:27+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0f1b7eb4-fcf1-4502-9004-f3b7d16493f2/764edacb-326f-4f98-9c5a-55d60f865b4a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/middle-east-conflict-iran-says-prohibited-zone-extends-gulf-oman-arabian-sea-6373261https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--IzwpXf0f--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788959242-image.jpg?itok=RWs-_Ez0Middle East conflict: Iran says prohibited zone extends into Gulf of Oman, Arabian SeaIran has announced an extension of its maritime restricted zone. It says the controlled area will eat into parts of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It warns that any vessel entering the zone without approval will be at risk of sanctions. James Gooderson reports from Washington DC.

]]>3562026-09-09T22:47:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d46175b4-ad24-4961-9fba-6615bcb641b3/c5664e23-44b6-4c41-964d-9d152efd89da/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/nitrite-free-processed-meat-actually-healthier-6373456https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--min8QZ9c--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/22.jpg?itok=qlHTF0Ol952026-09-09T22:14:17+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/531eddbf-db4f-499c-9250-9a029d3b3e6a/5b1d3190-3585-4c96-9619-ab67279375f9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-tonight/wed-9-sep-2026-6373346https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--y6QOjvCB--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/09/09/1788962540-image.jpg?itok=-1fl8XcFAsia Tonight - Wed 9 Sep 2026News and views from around the region, delivered with uniquely Asian perspectives.

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