https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/programmes-tailored-malay-community-2-new-active-ageing-centres-in-tampines-6329106https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--TitbKPnZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787152035-image.jpg?itok=3R7dYFJKProgrammes tailored for Malay community at 2 new Active Ageing Centres in Tampines Two new Active Ageing Centres have opened in Tampines, offering programmes including silat and traditional music tailored for the area’s Malay community. The centres aim to help seniors stay active and socially connected, with more than 3,700 set to benefit. They bring the total number of Active Ageing Centres serving seniors in the area to 14. Alif Amsyar reports.

]]>1302026-08-19T23:27:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/1c714883-0680-4932-80d0-f54b3ef38782/8aaaf158-5353-4874-a77b-9c9ff89e5fbd/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/amy-ang-asset-management-in-singapore-6329111https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--xy_ljYIW--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/asset-management2.jpg?itok=WRAb9rBSAmy Ang on asset management in Singapore Singapore wants to be one of Asia’s top places for managing the world’s money. But what makes investors and fund managers choose one city over another? CNA speaks to Amy Ang, Singapore Head of Tax at Ernst and Young Solutions LLP.

]]>4582026-08-19T23:20:02+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/912deab2-060d-4645-9500-125e3f197271/4af982ab-4e09-4d41-9941-91fffc6d9d34/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/17-ground-up-projects-backed-s450000-fund-address-rough-sleeping-in-singapore-6329081https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--B9imuJmk--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_230420_8505_0.jpg?itok=2dmnwDv317 ground-up projects backed by S$450,000 fund to address rough sleeping in Singapore A new pilot will create micro-jobs and apprenticeship pathways, to help rough sleepers be work-ready and have stable housing. It is among 17 ground-up projects being backed under a S$450,000 fund, as Singapore looks to deepen the role of community groups in tackling rough sleeping. More than 80 partners will be involved in this. Chloe Teo tells us more.

]]>3632026-08-19T23:07:33+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/71c59d4f-b0fb-4302-8592-f5db348e2765/a6715e0d-a33a-4b71-8bea-50ff63295fb6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-explains-work-experience-fast-overtaking-paper-qualifications-land-job-6329066https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--nxMoXrk_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787150233-image.jpg?itok=SXlN5KPPCNA Explains: Is work experience fast overtaking paper qualifications to land a job? You have got the degree, but how much experience do you now need before someone will give you your first full-time job? Internships, traineeships and industry projects can help graduates stand out. But in a competitive labour market, even that may not be enough. Gladys Wee tells us why.

]]>2382026-08-19T22:49:22+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f27bd0e3-d14d-44c2-b165-02a8e5d5747f/77e3c84c-ef29-48e0-a15b-af4d976db359/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nearly-half-grit-trainees-find-jobs-after-completing-programme-6329061https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Ljbaptfj--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787149933-image.jpg?itok=Xn72FKQyNearly half of GRIT trainees find jobs after completing programme Nearly half of fresh graduates who completed the Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) programme have found employment. More than 590 of 800 traineeship spots had been filled as of July, with more than 140 participants completing their stint. About four in 10 of those who secured jobs were hired by their host companies. Analysts say traineeships can help graduates enter an uncertain job market, but warn they should not become a substitute for regular hiring. Germaine Wong reports.

]]>2492026-08-19T22:40:39+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/873e4b11-9070-4cc2-8259-13e1aa796497/ff470dfe-b265-41c8-a2c9-99c03e1bf3d6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/mas-unveils-measures-attract-top-fund-managers-and-investment-talent-6329041https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--rDz6QjDG--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_222949_7572_0.jpg?itok=ndAmkAO1MAS unveils measures to attract top fund managers and investment talent Fund managers and investment professionals could soon get a tax exemption on some of the investment profits they earn. The goal is to attract top fund managers and investment talent, and strengthen Singapore's competitiveness as a global asset management hub. Beatrice Yap looks at how Singapore plans to stay ahead as international competition intensifies.

]]>2252026-08-19T22:33:36+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/45bd56c0-08fa-4457-8e0c-4e528f315383/14c98d00-ea55-44fa-8533-13fab476b738/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/so-bad-it-became-good-how-chinese-animated-film-niu-lai-turned-viral-hit-6329016https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--h6T6OLT3--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787149033-image.jpg?itok=Zf1kmFPGSo bad it became good? How Chinese animated film Niu Lai turned into a viral hitChinese animated film Niu Lai, created entirely by a director and his mother over five years, looked destined to be a box-office flop after critics panned its rough animation and viewers struggled with its surreal plot. It made just over 7,700 yuan (US$1,000) when it first hit cinemas.

Then the internet got involved.

Clips of its unusual-looking characters went viral, turning the film into a meme and sending curious moviegoers to cinemas. On one Sunday alone, it raked in around 5.6 million yuan (US$830,450). So what exactly made this unlikely flop worth watching?

]]>912026-08-19T22:19:16+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/de87397d-57c8-4b90-b265-de412db4d7a5/f3004196-dcfb-4c9a-b895-5b70cdc47bb5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-correspondent/feeding-asias-future-6325261https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--tt7IAuWL--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/ccc.png?itok=DRjxxPnAHow will Asia feed its growing population as climate change reshapes agriculture? Farmers and scientists are finding new ways to grow food, protect livelihoods.

]]>13362026-08-19T22:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/8e5a0233-7a04-4604-9a04-17f0a0932887/460bce90-5fde-4c22-be42-c31531bcb233/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asian-games-2026-japan-fields-largest-ever-contingent-event-in-nagoya-6328851https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--QCxDcfw8--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_215051_6986_0.jpg?itok=eucCXdHkAsian Games 2026: Japan fields largest-ever contingent for event in Nagoya Preparations for the Asian Games in Japan are in full swing, with the event kicking off in Nagoya and the wider Aichi region on Sep 19. Japan is sending its largest-ever delegation of about 930 athletes to this year's Asian Games. CNA's Senior Correspondent Michiyo Ishida has more.

]]>1752026-08-19T21:53:38+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/b5c116f3-2f7b-49ed-b757-9c21821f9280/1fcae2ef-ba98-416f-939d-88f9bbe11cce/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-tonight/wed-19-aug-2026-6328921https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Dmd1cNwV--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787149335-image.jpg?itok=7MiwfFdPAsia Tonight - Wed 19 Aug 2026News and views from around the region, delivered with uniquely Asian perspectives.

]]>28972026-08-19T21:45:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a978f637-ba0a-455b-af51-5967186a0875/534c3b0c-7822-4767-a63f-3f28d5529213/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/climate-crisis-how-extreme-weather-events-are-forcing-farmers-rethink-age-old-practices-6328856https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--fX2v0rqR--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_214039_2161_0.jpg?itok=Wra3LGFZClimate crisis: How extreme weather events are forcing farmers to rethink age-old practices Climate change is forcing farmers to rethink how they grow food and even what they grow. This week's CNA Correspondent looks at how farmers and scientists across Asia are navigating the challenges posed by the climate.

]]>2302026-08-19T21:44:55+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/66f7b568-28c6-4964-9f77-058538f3fbf9/07409af5-d470-482d-a467-ff1571d55ee5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/shares-chinas-unitree-surge-in-trading-debut-6328846https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--g7hC9Aqk--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787144834-image.jpg?itok=gar0hQ-vShares of China's best-known robot maker Unitree surged on their first day of trading in Shanghai. The stock closed at 845 yuan, 460 per cent higher than the issue price. CNA Senior Correspondent Tan Yew Guan finds out what is behind the stock frenzy.

]]>2372026-08-19T21:36:57+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0fd80578-f86b-4b01-a0c8-9e2adef3802f/82d8fab7-88ff-4b46-ab1b-b59cb7ecae87/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/cooking-comeback-6328141https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--D4Eb0mKH--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/money_mind_2026_ep17_seg_3.jpg?itok=Q6FEMLn_Money Mind 2026 - Cooking comebackTheir family restaurant was about to be sold - could turning their struggle into social media content bring customers back?

]]>3452026-08-19T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a8009fe5-c954-40b6-8874-23f26d5508f9/da17ca1f-0ecb-4b76-9feb-ff336abefbe9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/driving-down-costs-6328151https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--RPexHII---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/money_mind_2026_ep17_seg_2.jpg?itok=M9pTjbGUMoney Mind 2026 - Driving down costsThey sold almost everything and moved into a campervan - how did it help this Indonesian couple save up to 90% of their income?

]]>3922026-08-19T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/42d1301d-4945-4baf-8ffb-0176d94170f0/0f2b3470-aa44-4e59-9f70-d27f671835e8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/built-less-6328146https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--h5BS2oG4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/money_mind_2026_ep17_seg_1.jpg?itok=hEJ9clYhMoney Mind 2026 - Built for lessAI is cutting the cost of building productivity tools – so could vibe coding change how we work?

]]>4732026-08-19T21:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/9153c193-c3aa-4358-8e2a-ff144c8521bf/ddef864e-513e-4bf4-91d0-134d99fe3bd7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/philippines-school-shooting-police-investigate-how-shooter-accessed-campus-without-being-flagged-6328801https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--U7IX6Kwd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_212414_2151_0.jpg?itok=gQtEYO29Philippines school shooting: Police investigate how shooter accessed campus without being flagged Philippine authorities are piecing together how the teen suspect in the school shooting in the southern city of Zamboanga on Aug 18 was able to bring firearms into campus to shoot dead first his schoolmate and then himself. Jacob Lazaro reports for CNA from Metro Manila.

]]>2642026-08-19T21:26:58+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0ddff9ab-07ca-4a55-9ad9-5ecb3cd670a7/68aa37e9-c2fe-43c3-9714-506df6cb6be8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/pakistan-politics-government-seeks-review-court-order-move-jailed-former-pm-khan-hospital-6328836https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--rt9WPt3T--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_211204_9410.jpg?itok=mdY8wI0mPakistan politics: Government seeks review of court order to move jailed former PM Khan to hospital Pakistan's government is challenging a Supreme Court order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks. The review petition argues that the 73-year-old should be examined at a government hospital instead. On Aug 18, the court had ordered for Khan's transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within two days, following concerns about his health.

]]>2482026-08-19T21:18:01+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/8821b70f-6282-41d6-849d-b6da861137ab/d9fdfff6-53b7-4ca5-8de4-6c551cd8a279/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/battle-asias-wealth-hong-kong-singapore-deploy-different-strengths-attract-capital-6328791https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--r6QGPTd_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/asset-management.jpg?itok=VVMqayvSSingapore has unveiled a package of incentives to entice asset managers. It is part of a broader push to sharpen the country's competitiveness as a global asset management hub. Hong Kong and Singapore lead in Asia as cross-border hubs for asset management. CNA speaks with Kher Sheng Lee, Co-Head of APAC at Alternative Investment Management Association.

]]>6362026-08-19T21:05:11+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f3b7f1fd-abc9-4ead-bf40-8d88d4a03fb1/7ec79af1-d38c-4d2c-adb7-1688ca3b1c1b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/duration-halved-us-south-korea-drills-after-trump-ordered-reduction-6328776https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--C5x1h-7s--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_204623_8186.jpg?itok=EcD7rcEqDuration halved for US-South Korea drills after Trump ordered reduction The US and South Korea are cutting short their annual joint drills at the request of the US president. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise began on Aug 17 and will now end on Aug 21, five days shorter than the planned 11 days. CNA Senior Correspondent Lim Yun Suk looks at possible reasons for the sudden decision by Donald Trump.

]]>2012026-08-19T20:54:04+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/9883b2b1-7d9e-4eb4-bcad-58c20c7b77f5/f09591f8-41f7-4b8c-b1cf-f0a23720e84b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/australia-thailand-relations-anutin-first-thai-pm-visit-australia-in-14-years-6328771https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--m2uZ60u4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_203823_3232.jpg?itok=cI3Qo7rgAustralia-Thailand relations: Anutin is first Thai PM to visit Australia in 14 years Bangkok and Canberra have pledged deeper ties, with the first visit by a Thai prime minister to Australia since 2012. They agreed on cooperation from cyberscams to trade and defence. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut reports.

]]>1962026-08-19T20:43:22+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/e0e2a9b0-173f-49b9-b0e0-0719f6621403/da7347ef-db69-499d-a300-134ddef1b66a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/uk-faces-climate-reckoning-after-summer-heat-and-drought-6328761https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Kwvb2led--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/img_20260819_202917_5923.jpg?itok=Cs6gMZJcUK faces climate reckoning after summer of heat and drought The UK is built for cold and wet weather. Now it urgently needs to adapt to hot and dry conditions. A summer of extreme heat and drought has exposed its vulnerability to a warming climate, straining everything from water supplies and workplaces to emergency services. Experts say it is the latest warning of what lies ahead. Stuart Smith filed this report for CNA from London.

]]>2332026-08-19T20:32:21+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/5572fb51-314a-4fe1-a804-2a4d5d63eb07/e5077a7e-0810-4a76-9615-d4587fb1e4b5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/east-asia-tonight/wed-19-aug-2026-6328736https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--af0zTQSA--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787142737-image.jpg?itok=-PRSkk_hEast Asia Tonight - Wed 19 Aug 2026Spotlight on East Asia, a region steeped in history and now helping to write the future of our world. We'll break down the key stories and explain why they matter.

]]>28932026-08-19T20:01:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/3e4acd3a-152e-4de3-88ec-a9b51e8b82c7/1c938d9c-44a0-47ee-9ecd-4da14a612cd3/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/cheaper-healthcare-in-jb-using-medisave-heres-catch-6328656https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--7keiDf7P--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787138233-image.jpg?itok=wvoDr2AoCheaper healthcare in JB using MediSave? Here’s the catchMore Singaporeans are exploring healthcare options across the Causeway, drawn by cheaper treatments and the option to pay with MediSave. At one private hospital in Johor Bahru, the number of Singapore patients using MediSave has more than doubled since the pandemic.

It may sound like a good deal, but how much could you actually save once other costs are factored in? CNA’s Sabrina Ng takes a closer look.

]]>1202026-08-19T19:18:14+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4d8029a1-6cf7-443b-9306-4180b9358714/49a17243-90df-426f-9398-327dad06ca3c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/now-i-have-constantly-restrain-myself-halimah-yacob-patting-childrens-heads-6328431https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DDVBDdnh--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787132533-image.jpg?itok=Yp2Yt_NQ‘Now I have to constantly restrain myself’: Halimah Yacob on patting children’s heads722026-08-19T17:55:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/62bfdb9a-8445-4e52-9fea-a7aa0b358ecb/520e8dfd-c8f7-43de-abf4-b475b411277f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/flash-floods-swamp-homes-in-northern-thai-province-6328391https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--vQTLHuyz--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787131932-image.jpg?itok=UXt6dYOkFlash floods swamp homes in northern Thai provinceHeavy overnight rain triggered severe flash floods in Thailand’s northern Nan province on Wednesday (Aug 19), inundating homes, washing away bridges and cutting off key roads. Pua district was among the hardest-hit areas, with several schools suspending classes and residents left stranded by rapidly rising water. Authorities have deployed emergency teams and heavy equipment to provide assistance to residents. More heavy rain is forecast across northern Thailand through Aug 21, raising the risk of further flooding and landslides.

]]>542026-08-19T17:39:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ca304c31-bbdb-4e52-9842-fe46430bb35b/14660ee3-beee-41e5-bd46-162f6cec782e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/goat-outta-here-runaway-animals-try-board-bus-in-us-6328356https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--y5tTK8sv--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787131032-image.jpg?itok=FoNtoBcxGoat outta here: Runaway animals try to board bus in USNo kidding, these goats tried to catch a bus.
Two runaways managed to board a bus in Portland, Oregon, on Aug 11, before passengers sent the would-be fare dodgers baa-ck onto the platform.
Officers later searched for the pair without success, but the goats eventually found their own way home, according to media reports.

]]>582026-08-19T17:18:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ba96ce99-553c-4400-89cc-be51ba0eefb2/a17e4606-b901-424e-8407-67d9cbab3751/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/bus-driver-2-motorists-taken-hospital-after-accident-bke-6328121https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--WYw7Q6Bq--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787123834-image.jpg?itok=JD9cW0MiBus driver, 2 motorists taken to hospital after accident on BKE362026-08-19T15:17:44+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/9a38732d-a968-4e3e-9589-458ed6a1464c/91d08804-a873-4f7a-af7f-ec3baf6fb656/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/are-you-ready-die-suspect-in-chucky-style-mask-wanted-in-us-chasing-woman-6328051https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--AXjeWjT1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787121433-image.jpg?itok=zoX6UeJZ‘Are you ready to die?’: Suspect in Chucky-style mask wanted in the US for chasing woman342026-08-19T14:45:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0f0d3d99-dfc8-4e94-a068-791df1097d7c/c939090e-5bca-4b86-afec-cc32c28af894/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/superman-robot-can-jump-2m-sprint-faster-usain-bolt-says-chinas-unitree-6327726https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--wBiAOEw---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787112432-image.jpg?itok=6xpd4xa3‘Superman’ robot can jump 2m, sprint faster than Usain Bolt, says China’s Unitree272026-08-19T12:07:52+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/898c554c-541b-4167-8d2b-f1431298d9e1/215ba4e9-c78e-43d7-827f-8fdba0cd0ff5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/fuel-gavin-lee-thanks-lions-fans-support-in-asean-cup-6327476https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--w3XexzIp--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787106433-image.jpg?itok=mUWLteKl962026-08-19T12:07:06+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d730d209-f965-4edc-8258-fc48f748715d/1b964155-2cc5-467b-8bbd-a2294459f225/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/money-talks-why-does-us-care-about-japanese-yen-6327686https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UZdqeedr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787111533-image.jpg?itok=-voVNS22Money Talks: Why does the US care about the Japanese yen?After the Japanese yen hit a 40-year low, the US stepped in to prevent it from dipping further. But why would the US care about the value of another country's currency?

Simon Ree of The Tao of Trading joins Andrea Heng to explain:
- Why the US stepped in to support the Japanese yen
- Why intervention may only buy time
- What could make a stronger yen last

]]>542026-08-19T11:58:41+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/f4f9b36f-95fd-45f1-a743-d9f96f24fbf9/bde6359a-50e8-4e6b-b179-47045eb62297/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-correspondent-podcast/chinas-livestreaming-boom-causing-burnout-6327316https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--7MBmz2D6--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/cna-correspondent-china-livestreaming-website-video-4aug26.jpg?itok=Z8l3WBQ8A fast-growing livestream industry is giving young people in China a new way to earn a living and pursue their dreams. But behind the polished performances are long hours, intense competition, emotional labour and an algorithm that can make or break careers. In this episode of the CNA Correspondent podcast, Otelli Edwards speaks with Correspondent Melody Chan, who followed one of Shenzhen's largest livestreaming companies to meet the performers and production crew driving this booming business.

]]>11872026-08-19T09:27:28+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/6ec4cb4e-836f-41d6-aea8-3ea20a8c8a70/f7579df7-f4e1-4fbb-b878-87d6c358a32c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-tonight/tue-18-aug-2026-6326396https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--XoZjX5cZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/19/1787070733-image.jpg?itok=1zEiRMIVSingapore Tonight - Tue 18 Aug 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.

]]>27612026-08-19T00:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/84bf6217-0969-4a4e-bfa2-150e3edcdb4c/fbe171a2-97ec-4e64-93af-c78ffea885c0/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/40-awarded-singapore-police-force-ministry-home-affairs-scholarships-6326401https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---iqgncYI--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787068336-image.jpg?itok=DmqXL1hu40 awarded Singapore Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs scholarshipsHome Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says technology alone will not be enough to keep Singapore safe, as threats such as internet-enabled crime evolve. At the Singapore Police Force Scholarship and Ministry of Home Affairs Scholarships award ceremony, Mr Shamugam said people with good judgment, commitment and purpose will remain critical. The 40 recipients include those pursuing careers in policing, as well as science and technology. Eighteen will study overseas in the UK, US or China. Nikhil Khattar spoke to Public Service Commission Scholarship recipient Matilda Davies, who will study engineering at the University of Cambridge, and Singapore Police Force scholar Raynen Ngoh, who is headed to the London School of Economics.

]]>1692026-08-18T23:57:31+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/03bda05d-c2bb-41c4-bfe7-b161d8d9fdf2/2b4d7d00-d9b0-41ea-85b7-0239865978b6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/six-bus-interchanges-undergo-upgrading-works-next-year-6326316https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Z6Ud79Ov--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818interchange.jpg?itok=Epp-NwnXSix bus interchanges to undergo upgrading works from next yearSix bus interchanges will be upgraded with inclusive features, including family washrooms and better ventilation systems. Staff facilities, including lounges and passenger service offices, will also be refurbished. Works will start next year in phases to minimise disruption. Upgrading works at seven other bus interchanges are ongoing and on track to be completed by next year. Charlotte Lim reports.

]]>1342026-08-18T23:34:19+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/211c726a-64c8-430d-996f-855f09feff1a/4f483b41-fb13-4d50-9c21-243521d23209/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/perennials-new-luxury-private-assisted-living-facility-offers-tcm-treatments-buffet-dining-6326336https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--NjO2kFQr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787066232-image.jpg?itok=YUl7deQOA new luxury private assisted living facility in Singapore is offering a swimming pool, buffet restaurant and in-house traditional Chinese medicine treatments for its residents. The facility, which launched today, is about the size of two-and-a-half football fields and targets upper-middle-class seniors. The apartments by Perennial Living at Parry Avenue come at about 300 sq ft to 570 sq ft, with most offering private lift access. Packages range from S$8,000 to S$13,000 per month. While premium facilities and services can mean hefty fees, operators say they are constantly exploring new care models to make private assisted living more affordable and beneficial for seniors. Sabrina Ng reports.

]]>2952026-08-18T23:29:13+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7ce71604-5935-4c2e-96f5-7059f2b067ee/9963f94a-09a7-4741-886b-77c4c82840ae/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/clinical-director-tham-yuen-han-youths-digital-habits-mental-health-6326321https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--d8OQLUQq--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818mentalhealth.jpg?itok=6I4bOWTpMore help is available for youths in Singapore facing mental health struggles in the digital space. A new initiative, DigitallyUS, aims to engage more than 16,000 of youth and parents over the next three years. Ms Tham Yuen Han, clinical director at WE CARE Community Services, shared more about youth digital habits and stress.

]]>4242026-08-18T23:24:03+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/31e81770-1046-492f-8850-8363d3915b35/37ae4617-dec1-45e6-82b3-22a74ec8c7e4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cellulose-batteries-upcycling-soybean-waste-14-individuals-receive-neas-ecofriend-awards-6326286https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--BTvIpPSQ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818ecofriend.png?itok=xIwssPV4From batteries made of paper to soybean waste used for farming – Singapore innovators are being recognised for their work in finding new ways to make everyday products more sustainable. But taking green solutions from lab to life isn't always easy. 14 individuals have been recognised at this year's EcoFriend Awards, with the number of entries exceeding 500 for the first time in a decade. Eugene Chow reports.

]]>1632026-08-18T23:13:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/edf251b6-257e-4d01-bd97-c0d238167446/2666d964-e92e-4656-b088-f23de87472c8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asean-hyundai-cup-fans-cheer-lions-second-leg-semis-against-thailand-gets-underway-6326281https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--vo1svTAZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818tampines.png?itok=mIzUhfkFASEAN Hyundai Cup: Fans cheer on Lions as second leg of semis against Thailand gets underwaySingapore and Thailand are facing each other in their second-leg match of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup in Bangkok. The match is now into the second half, and the Lions will need to recover from a two-goal first-leg deficit to reach the final. Thousands of fans are still out at free live-screening locations across Singapore to cheer on the Lions. Aslam Shah reports from Our Tampines Hub. The ASEAN Hyundai Cup is available live or on-demand on mewatch until Aug 26.

]]>2332026-08-18T23:02:04+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/97ee80f1-ef92-4489-8fd4-2e49246942e2/8458bbaa-a1b9-4164-9c9e-5d13462d6945/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/new-digitallyus-initiative-support-parents-youths-cyber-wellness-and-mental-health-6326246https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--jccA9TmU--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818digitallyus.jpg?itok=W2ehKt0RNew DigitallyUs initiative to support parents, youths on cyber wellness and mental healthA survey has found that parents may be struggling to recognise how online experiences affect their children's mental health. In a study involving over 300 parents by TOUCH Community Services, almost six in 10 parents said their child experienced mental-health struggles in the past year. Only three in 10 parents reported having regular conversations with their children about online safety. A new initiative, DigitallyUS, hopes to bridge that gap and engage more than 16,000 of youth and parents over the next three years. Natalie Ong reports.

]]>1462026-08-18T22:45:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f65c4f5e-25d6-48e4-b191-155a932aac5b/41b8af16-5b0f-4c26-8ae7-80d3ad791aae/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cna-explains-why-are-short-term-rentals-not-allowed-in-singapore-6326261https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--CF5F7TgF--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787063540-image.jpg?itok=DzmwlBYICNA Explains: Why are short-term rentals not allowed in Singapore?Suspected cases of illegal accommodation in private properties in Singapore are on the rise. The Urban Redevelopment Authority investigated 544 suspected cases of properties being illegally used to house more people than allowed and 219 cases of illegal short-term rentals last year. For private homes – including condos, landed properties and apartments – the minimum stay is three consecutive months. For HDB flats, the minimum subletting period is six months. Authorities say residential properties are meant for long-term living. A constant turnover of short-term visitors could affect residents' safety, privacy and security, as well as change the character of neighbourhoods. Alexandra Anand reports.

]]>3782026-08-18T22:38:34+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/c1f5342b-02ed-4a34-a279-650c97780360/3deb81ce-2d77-45e1-808d-f61ac101c706/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/new-code-requires-social-media-platforms-in-singapore-verify-advertisers-identities-6326226https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--5liUW3ln--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818code.png?itok=36SvWBylSocial media platforms Facebook, Instagram and TikTok must soon verify the identities of advertisers against government-issued records. Singapore's new Social Media Code aims to guard against scams and malicious cyber activities. There's also an additional code for messaging platforms and enhanced rules for e-commerce services. The police have designated seven messaging and conferencing services – including WhatsApp and Telegram – as posing the highest scam risk to users. Under the new requirements, which must be implemented by Jan 31 next year, ads offering financial services or products must be blocked unless the advertiser is licensed.

]]>1812026-08-18T22:32:24+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7ca558e3-fed3-4ad4-8c6a-a33ee17c6c0a/17c8c111-18ff-49ed-b9bb-9a512b85baca/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-tonight/tue-18-aug-2026-6326191https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--e7eAtq9i--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787063535-image.jpg?itok=4DUXVIKBAsia Tonight - Tue 18 Aug 2026News and views from around the region, delivered with uniquely Asian perspectives.

]]>28092026-08-18T22:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/e0f29d83-ea0e-4604-a979-fe4aecb0af39/38191e78-fa84-493e-98a5-14759a0a03fe/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/pakistans-ex-pm-imran-khan-be-moved-jail-hospital-amid-health-concerns-6326076https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2m1s-3mS--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787058434-image.jpg?itok=1wTiZbWGPakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred to hospital, following concerns about his health. Khan, 73, underwent eye treatment earlier this year. His family and his lawyer say he has lost most vision in his right eye. Khan has been in jail since 2023, convicted on a string of cases that he and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party maintain were politically motivated. Khan's spokesperson says he will remain at the hospital until Sep 16. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

]]>2852026-08-18T21:33:11+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/bfcb7557-ead6-49d7-bddb-e8475d50ea6b/ac990964-839b-41f2-b75e-9f5adf32bf2b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/south-koreas-lee-calls-stronger-self-defence-us-discusses-scaling-back-joint-drills-6326081https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--x91_DGw_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818korea.png?itok=BAahkMPbSouth Korea President Lee Jae Myung has called for stronger independent defence capabilities, amid his US counterpart Donald Trump's push to trim down on joint military drills. Defence officials have reportedly met in Seoul to cut back on the ongoing Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. Mr Trump yesterday linked the move in part to Seoul's refusal to support Washington's war on Iran, pressuring its ally to shoulder more of its own defence costs. Lim Yun Suk reports, while Dr Andrew Yeo, a senior fellow at Brookings Institution's Center for Asia Policy Studies, discusses more about tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

]]>6452026-08-18T21:27:39+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/682ec857-640a-4417-abe2-485c2b42a813/f9af1639-0fe5-4553-a122-7a6bfd4bb42a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/more-chinese-brands-beginning-gain-global-recognition-6326046https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--5u5McNDl--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/0818chinesebrands.png?itok=BsbYZnE0More Chinese brands beginning to gain global recognitionFor decades, China was known as the world's factory. Now, a growing number of Chinese companies are aiming for something more – global recognition. In the last five years, Chinese brands have risen to be able to compete with Western brands – not just on price, but also quality. This is due to the country's extensive supply chain and its pool of engineering talent to drive innovation. Melody Chan reports from Shanghai and Shenzhen.

]]>2402026-08-18T21:14:22+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/09e92176-7a3e-45c5-8f50-f31d0a73f391/d6b00eb8-0d80-4ab4-abb6-ef211ecc1c08/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/myanmar-leader-min-aung-hlaing-in-russia-amid-push-international-legitimacy-6326011https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--LbValFCU--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787056336-image.jpg?itok=1kSdwf1vMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Russia amid push for international legitimacyMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing is in Russia for his first visit since assuming the presidency in April. Ahead of talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he laid a wreath at a war memorial dedicated to Soviet soldiers killed during World War II. Both countries are expected to sign agreements to further build on economic and security cooperation, which has stayed robust despite the coup in Myanmar and Russia's war on Ukraine. This, as Mr Min Aung Hlaing's administration is seeking greater international recognition amid Western sanctions. Dasha Chernyshova and Leong Wai Kit report.

]]>4822026-08-18T21:01:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/53f19472-cd45-45f6-8df8-3552d289fe76/abbf4333-b3ce-4d96-a320-cbd9650e137a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/student-kills-classmate-and-himself-in-second-philippine-school-shooting-in-two-months-6326016https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--fefzFITM--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787056339-image.jpg?itok=qk_BPvMSStudent kills classmate and himself in second Philippine school shooting in two monthsA school shooting in southern Philippines has left two dead — both students and one of them the gunman himself. It's the second such attack in the country in as many months. The shooter took his rampage live on social media via a body cam he was wearing. Classes have been suspended for at least two days. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered a thorough investigation. The gunman's father, a customs official, has been suspended from duty. The police are examining possible negligence over his handling of firearms issued by the bureau. Jacob Lazaro reports from Metro Manila.

]]>3432026-08-18T20:50:30+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0f425ad1-50a2-4894-985b-6d979109b291/1264c05e-0163-4524-825d-937ec5e8fe6a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/why-theatre-means-so-much-taufik-and-his-wife-6325491https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--N2Q_dgpP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/taufik_and_sheena_2_cms.png?itok=Y8HR6dJpWhy this theatre means so much to Taufik and his wife1852026-08-18T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/5b3ddd50-cec6-41bc-8b7d-9b0668bff81d/5489f197-4df6-437c-824e-cfd7ded2d0ac/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/east-asia-tonight/tue-18-aug-2026-6325956https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--5NvilsyT--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/08/18/1787056333-image.jpg?itok=M2fMnlwjEast Asia Tonight - Tue 18 Aug 2026Spotlight on East Asia, a region steeped in history and now helping to write the future of our world. We'll break down the key stories and explain why they matter.

]]>28862026-08-18T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/b7fa3880-f5ee-44a6-855c-b899c9750786/72f47484-87d3-4d7f-9f70-3e02b357bcd7/main.mp4