https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lunch-actually-groups-violet-lim-singapores-dating-scene-6071326https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--2mkF0iLo--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_234104_6613.jpg?itok=DkqASQR3Despite more dating apps and newer options like mixer events, data has shown many young singles hoping to settle down are not getting closer to that goal. This is despite many still having the desire to marry. CNA speaks to Violet Lim, CEO and Co-Founder of Lunch Actually Group, a dating agency in Singapore. She shares that there are singles trying to meet new people and shift mindsets on dating, and how Singapore's dating scene has changed over the years from government intervention to now, with more focus on private dating agencies and dating apps. 

]]>4672026-04-21T23:45:31+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/96f325fd-ca4f-4fd3-b1b7-3cec07785eea/f8e84245-1422-423e-b4d0-8bf99fc5af66/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/harder-singapore-sustain-growth-global-order-weakens-sm-lee-6071336https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--6_yA1bih--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_232652_7170_0.jpg?itok=kQhnR__mHarder for Singapore to sustain growth as global order weakens: SM Lee Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says it will be harder for Singapore to sustain growth and progress as the global order comes under strain. He warns that this more uncertain environment will require a strong system of governance, where sound policies can be carried through with public support and trust. He says rising geopolitical tensions and weaker cooperation among major powers are increasing risks for small countries like Singapore. Aslam Shah reports. 

]]>2182026-04-21T23:33:15+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/4a148522-eaab-4339-ae8d-c789e8b946e1/3ed0f617-533d-4540-9b5b-11f20c8e4a24/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/social-governance-better-awareness-needed-effects-technology-says-ong-ye-kung-6071331https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--_01F3lz---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776784039-image.jpg?itok=44Ej43CESocial governance: Better awareness needed on effects of technology, says Ong Ye Kung Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung has called for better awareness on how technology will affect social governance. He was speaking after wrapping a two-day visit to Hangzhou, where he led an official delegation to attend a forum on social governance with their Chinese counterparts. CNA's Tan Yew Guan reports from Hangzhou. 

]]>1722026-04-21T23:23:22+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a607d656-27f2-4c36-b259-20066307df09/f3e63837-2ef1-4f5a-b48d-ff6ce33f7cd2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/why-more-dating-apps-are-not-helping-singles-find-love-in-singapore-6071306https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DJjXxhWg--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_231118_6780.jpg?itok=L_WxkVvuWhy more dating apps are not helping singles find love in Singapore As Singapore faces record low marriage and birth rates, more singles are struggling to find lasting relationships despite a growing number of dating platforms. From apps to curated events, the abundance of options has led to “choice overload” and emotional fatigue for some. Experts say clarity in partner selection may be key to better outcomes, rather than simply increasing opportunities. Nadine Yeam reports. 

]]>3502026-04-21T23:16:06+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/984dbe68-df0e-4e2e-9188-5aefcd370755/55d84a06-4f9f-48ea-adbb-7145160ddbc8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/digitalising-maritime-sector-oceans-x-platform-connect-maritime-ecosystem-boost-efficiency-6071296https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--0WpFLXzr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776782835-image.jpg?itok=lNvmWDq2Digitalising the maritime sector: OCEANS-X platform to connect maritime ecosystem, boost efficiency Singapore is set to invest millions to drive maritime research and technological innovation to boost efficiency. One example is a new digital platform, OCEANS-X, that allows port operators and shipping firms to exchange data directly. For more on this, CNA speaks to David Foo, Deputy Chief Executive of Operations and Technology at the Maritime and Port Authority. He speaks about the timeliness of OCEAN-X's roll out, how the platform can help shipping lines respond quicker and how much time or cost a platform like this can save. 

]]>3122026-04-21T23:01:06+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/72c4fcfe-5675-4675-92b8-f020340b47ef/ab31b10d-0c39-415e-8ff7-1a9f0dc80170/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-maritime-week-maritime-hubs-singapore-critical-in-volatile-environment-says-dpm-gan-6071301https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--z4mVH7PU--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_224747_8242.jpg?itok=s5udMynVSingapore Maritime Week: Maritime hubs like Singapore critical in volatile environment, says DPM Gan Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says maritime hubs like Singapore - which anchor connectivity, trust and standards - will become increasingly critical in a volatile environment. Speaking at the Singapore Maritime Week, he noted the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is not just a regional disruption, but one that caused a "systemic" shock, impacting global energy prices and supply chains. 

]]>3412026-04-21T22:52:47+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/c27e5a81-7c1b-46a3-99a9-1d69517469bb/158272b8-7f42-4b3e-a5ac-5e91929bed6c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/stronger-admin-service-needed-singapore-faces-more-dangerous-world-sm-lee-6071286https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ULXLtAi4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776782535-image.jpg?itok=VXLbVEheStronger admin service needed as Singapore faces more dangerous world: SM Lee1082026-04-21T22:45:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ab097661-e7aa-418b-a5db-b25e83f46621/1c23104a-6273-4178-b6f9-e16e0531dde5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/indonesia-biodiesel-expansion-government-prepares-roll-out-mandate-50-palm-based-fuel-blend-6071096https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--A-z3k7Th--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_211833_1268.jpg?itok=mNKGmZi-Indonesia biodiesel expansion: Government prepares to roll out mandate for 50% palm-based fuel blend Indonesia is ramping up its push for energy sovereignty, with President Prabowo Subianto calling for faster biodiesel expansion. The government is preparing to roll out a mandate that raises the blend to 50 per cent palm-based fuel and 50 per cent diesel in an effort to cut dependence on imports. Chandni Vatvani reports. 

]]>1462026-04-21T21:24:55+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/460fe35e-a59b-4286-8a17-10d6daf5ef5d/a8c8c21b-2641-47dd-bc49-174a36650997/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/we-must-constantly-review-current-policies-sm-lee-admin-service-6071061https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--BuPiczju--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776776537-image.jpg?itok=RsLKow-A‘We must constantly review current policies’: SM Lee to admin service852026-04-21T21:24:06+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/7e376660-9308-425c-9957-ba5067874845/e8022e8c-8511-4662-bc0a-930cbd263b96/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/mandelson-appointment-row-british-pm-starmer-facing-growing-calls-step-down-6071031https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--G-tammu1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_211126_8163.jpg?itok=Gu8YE9BCMandelson appointment row: British PM Starmer facing growing calls to step down British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is on the line over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. Mandelson was sacked in September, after US authorities released emails showing the depth of his relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Starmer has said he was "wrong" to make the appointment, but blamed officials for not telling him that a security vetting body had advised against the appointment. Olly Barratt reports for CNA from London.

]]>2292026-04-21T21:16:50+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7a4436b7-6d6d-47d1-b66a-e759439bfa23/e2d4f489-011f-4c72-970c-28b99a62f7d5/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/war-iran-higher-freight-and-steel-prices-drive-construction-costs-higher-in-india-6070996https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Pe_mwH55--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_205932_8707.jpg?itok=ZtihctzHWar on Iran: Higher freight and steel prices drive construction costs higher in IndiaIndia's housing market has not been spared from the ripple effect of the war in the Middle East. Industry insiders say higher freight and steel costs are feeding into project budgets, while buyers are becoming more cautious. Rebecca Bundhun filed this report for CNA from Mumbai.

]]>2122026-04-21T21:05:54+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a0a14ecb-7b63-44d5-8213-bfc4b5db236f/13dc83ba-3b53-4e5a-8ed3-d79ca5546930/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/shares-victory-giant-jump-in-hong-kong-debut-6070976https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--uBHYeYlt--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_205318_7470.jpg?itok=1sISV1P_Shares of Victory Giant jump in Hong Kong debut Shares of China's Victory Giant Technology jumped 50 per cent on debut. The Guangdong-based circuit board maker raised about US$2.6 billion, making it Hong Kong's biggest listing this year. CNA's Jeraldine Yap reports. 

]]>1982026-04-21T20:57:34+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/1f9fd5b7-5bc5-4c6a-b712-1b5d2237aebf/b10ca9d0-a822-40c6-88ce-a8b1a2d504b9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/japan-overhauls-decades-old-arms-export-rules-in-major-policy-shift-6070981https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--RmC5e9iW--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/img_20260421_204523_3707.jpg?itok=rU2KpixFJapan overhauls decades-old arms export rules in major policy shift Japan is lifting restrictions in place since the blanket ban in the 1970s on the export of lethal arms. It now allows - under conditions - the sale of fighter jets, missiles and destroyers overseas, meeting twin goals of growth and defence. But critics say the move violates Japan's pacifist constitution. CNA's Senior Correspondent Michiyo Ishida has more. 

]]>1932026-04-21T20:50:49+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/7d5c8ed5-e610-47c9-8fed-5cfe0d8421f8/0df47779-6c0d-4c1f-83c0-d8b9cf1c38fa/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/war-iran-uncertainty-over-peace-talks-ahead-ceasefire-deadline-6070956https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ESQPptLO--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776775033-image.jpg?itok=RpWGiDNXWar on Iran: Uncertainty over peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline The US and Iran are accusing each other of violating a two-week ceasefire that expires on Apr 22. But the focus now is on whether both sides will return to talks and reach a deal on a more sustainable end to hostilities before time runs out. Nick Harper and Hira Mustafa report. 

]]>4762026-04-21T20:43:19+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/de991785-1d4e-429b-b3e9-ebdcd6c65fce/bdf4f2da-974e-4f62-8ac9-59abf589d5b6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/when-his-brother-struggles-breathe-11-yo-steps-in-6070121https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--GIgfZtOq--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/otrd-mabel.png?itok=YMT6vDiCWhen his brother struggles to breathe, this 11 yo steps in772026-04-21T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/fa5dbe6c-1329-40bf-9e44-108a5ba7d873/33f2cd3a-c668-497b-a359-13f2aaa4eff7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/cna-lifestyle-intern-attends-her-first-star-awards-6070516https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--matMIedG--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776765433-image.jpg?itok=savDslnFCNA Lifestyle intern attends her first Star Awards1022026-04-21T18:15:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/749ab014-3ff9-46b1-a598-e8d63caace98/61ec115c-ee30-4aaf-b2d8-550b6db29595/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singapore-roll-out-mass-emergency-alerts-mobile-phones-may-6070521https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--8FTjUpPm--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776765437-image.jpg?itok=A840KgJPSingapore to roll out mass emergency alerts to mobile phones from May782026-04-21T17:59:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/c8e3fc43-b7d0-40f7-8467-c2515fb07c6a/1d766eb1-245f-485d-a546-f272973a9041/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/chinese-nationals-suspected-committing-theft-brought-back-crime-scene-vivocity-6070276https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--XdjBmkYS--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776758835-image.jpg?itok=EVK5Hek_Chinese nationals suspected of committing theft brought back to crime scene at VivoCity312026-04-21T16:45:41+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/53f35807-d0d5-46cb-a305-de4a180c8c06/85836c65-d339-41f4-96d0-b478c33dabd4/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/money-talks-cost-repatriating-your-helper-end-her-contract-6070146https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--pxJ_j2ug--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776753134-image.jpg?itok=9Yn5ygj6Money Talks: Cost of repatriating your helper at the end of her contractWhen a foreign domestic helper's contract ends, the employer must pay for her flight home. But what about excess baggage?

]]>972026-04-21T14:46:35+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/63c89cdd-3f45-4877-a484-63922d39724c/43544353-249c-415c-b54e-8a0202bb5bb8/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/nigerian-pastor-arrested-in-thailand-alleged-cocaine-smuggling-6070166https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--_c9sgNK8--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776753734-image.jpg?itok=jyfOafAM452026-04-21T14:44:03+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/4989c208-6133-43aa-8d3b-b20ab5a6b953/99704824-6e19-4425-a5f7-3054aa125799/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/india-and-south-korea-plan-trade-push-6070126https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--fqT-EYDx--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776752541-image.jpg?itok=gt8lDLtOIndia and South Korea plan trade pushIndia and South Korea say they will start talks to upgrade a 2010 economic pact to double bilateral trade by the end of this decade. The announcement came as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Seoul and New Delhi say they want to boost bilateral cooperation amid ongoing trade and supply disruptions because of the Iran war. Neha Poonia filed this report for CNA from New Delhi.

]]>2092026-04-21T14:36:17+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/46d6793e-b646-4366-a88b-963ce311aae6/55aabdb2-f43b-495d-8b6b-8f5fb706913c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-first/tue-21-apr-2026-6069766https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--4D_xZok6--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776749233-image.jpg?itok=ziQStwB_Asia First - Tue 21 Apr 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.

]]>88972026-04-21T14:36:04+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/f7ac6edf-5908-4bf0-8ca9-593c1148b932/e6fd4b9b-639e-4b90-ac10-9430255599f2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/tiger-leaps-crowd-after-safety-net-falls-russian-circus-6070091https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Mgnq2JaR--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776751934-image.jpg?itok=N8YsYblRTiger leaps into crowd after safety net falls at Russian circus552026-04-21T14:23:53+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/e79a0e9b-d101-47e4-a437-e65c6376f29c/e387c522-ab68-4434-97dc-d4a716036eb2/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/gunman-kills-canadian-woman-wounds-4-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-6069821https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Pd-Da4x_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776743834-image.jpg?itok=2lL1ifvdGunman kills Canadian woman, wounds 4 at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids492026-04-21T12:01:42+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/371aebe5-878f-46a8-a9a2-f2f770a6783a/bf11545f-798e-4487-b790-841c0f774dfa/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/marathon-runner-loses-race-after-celebrating-too-early-6069791https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UbrX0R8O--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776743233-image.jpg?itok=zaL6Ejn0Marathon runner loses race after celebrating too early302026-04-21T11:50:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/2f6beb4f-b4a8-4792-b7bf-52291de7a748/c8f8235b-111f-4e57-96fb-361053716068/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/flash-floods-fallen-trees-across-malaysia-due-heavy-rain-6069751https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3ql9H06M--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/malaysia-flash-flood-kl-cameron_thumb.png?itok=AoLTugKpFlash floods, fallen trees across Malaysia due to heavy rainHeavy rains across several parts of Malaysia triggered flash floods on Monday evening (Apr 20).
The downpour caused mudslides in Cameron Highlands, while fallen trees damaged vehicles in Kuala Lumpur. In parts of the Klang Valley, traffic came to a standstill as expressways were seen flooded.

]]>482026-04-21T11:22:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/3117de8e-f137-47ee-b685-a76fb2bfa205/5627608b-6401-4b5c-94bd-9cf076258027/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/hot-air-balloon-makes-emergency-landing-in-california-backyard-6069726https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--UBFV5AmQ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776740833-image.jpg?itok=DWwfQ5ktHot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard362026-04-21T11:20:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/8fbca27e-5589-4fbb-aa6a-bd7aa2db7976/5258214e-75ce-423d-9e0f-7fa1fde8f905/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-talks-podcast/planning-get-helper-heres-what-budget-6069736https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--VHQkSdTC--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776741437-image.jpg?itok=ibYt3fFlHiring a foreign domestic helper may feel like a simple decision to help ease the household burden, but budgeting for their salary is only part of the picture. From placement fees to dental emergencies and mobile phone plans, there may be extra costs that families often miss. Chloe Lim from maid agency gentleHelp breaks down the real costs of hiring and keeping help in Singapore.

]]>17182026-04-21T11:14:08+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/47b4be81-0407-4a90-bfc2-2c84ded41715/5035849c-fdcd-46a5-a7fb-ffb81eb8d724/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/singaporean-tourist-residents-share-scenes-japans-77-magnitude-quake-6068411https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--ED2IEdoa--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776693434-image.jpg?itok=VeGH6lqZSingaporean tourist, residents share scenes of Japan’s 7.7-magnitude quake792026-04-21T10:57:22+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/f869d517-90f0-4ff2-876a-3442b2e55e24/a1f62238-07a1-43fa-9f44-848f9b609dee/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/malaysia-upgrades-its-chip-industry-amid-global-tensions-6069611https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--aVV9jVpu--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776737233-image.jpg?itok=JGHcEUqrMalaysia upgrades its chip industry amid global tensionsMalaysia is a key player in semiconductor packaging, testing, and assembly. The country has demonstrated resilience despite global supply chain disruptions. As CNA's Melissa Goh reports, moving up the value chain and improving productivity are widely cited priorities amid broader geopolitical tensions.

]]>1812026-04-21T10:16:18+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/560fefae-a761-4e8e-8828-eaa36ff65b4a/8b648b35-c6f6-43bd-b36a-662e053b6de7/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/apple-leadership-shift-raises-questions-over-ai-strategy-strategist-6069411https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--DplW2mL3--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776730333-image.jpg?itok=SOLN9QSkApple leadership shift raises questions over AI strategy: StrategistMatt Orton, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James Investment Management, says Apple’s upcoming CEO change signals continuity rather than a pivot to AI, with investors watching for clearer strategy as tech earnings drive markets.

]]>3622026-04-21T08:30:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/eb4844cc-73e8-4a27-89e6-e9c98d29ac39/b9981465-c841-44b8-8b9f-a4ea725088cd/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/st31-34-amend-3-sg-family-planning-1-singles-6068546https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--_OKCRuo0--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/0420singles.png?itok=s9Uw9N40More Singaporeans staying single for longer due to personal choice, circumstancesAs Singapore’s total fertility rate reaches record lows, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has described it as an "existential challenge". Attention is now turning to why fewer are marrying and starting families. A growing part of that story begins earlier — with more Singaporeans staying single for longer, whether by choice or circumstance. In the first of a week-long CNA series on marriage and parenthood, Nikhil Khattar looks at what's driving the shift.

]]>7972026-04-21T00:35:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/bc6eb314-7315-46b6-ab8c-fe50143eaebb/5668c847-9c53-4b95-a8de-36dbc0722eb6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/more-energy-intensive-firms-in-singapore-reducing-power-usage-during-peak-periods-6068526https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--eFMGDVZP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/0420ema.png?itok=v5gRyOjkMore energy-intensive firms in Singapore reducing power usage during peak periodsAs the energy crunch steamrolls across the world, Singapore's Energy Market Authority says it has seen those in energy-intensive sectors, such as manufacturing, cut their power consumption during peak periods. A demand-response programme, which rewards them for reducing energy use when demand and prices are high, has seen participation increase from four consumers in 2023 to 16 this year. Nasyrah Rohim reports.

]]>1742026-04-21T00:26:21+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/3f11dc1b-b667-4dd4-8af3-3bcc886b8d57/59432abc-c36d-4a51-a88e-4cd1e6631ec6/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/public-hygiene-council-partners-capitaland-cleanliness-campaign-across-16-malls-6068576https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--OT1dGGH_--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/0420hygiene.png?itok=QsRWHHvSPublic Hygiene Council partners CapitaLand for cleanliness campaign across 16 mallsSingapore's public cleanliness campaign is heading to 16 malls, with a 30-second video on social etiquette to encourage shoppers to bin their food and drink packaging properly. This is part of a new partnership between the Public Hygiene Council and CapitaLand Investment. The tie-up also marks 15 years of the Keep Singapore Clean campaign. Mr Andrew Khng and Associate Professor Christina Liew, the Public Hygiene Council's chairman and executive director respectively, shared more about this year's campaign.

]]>4582026-04-21T00:17:10+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d98626bd-cdd3-40bc-ac4f-aecdbb41be47/ae3a404d-8cac-4e55-bb34-63d283c482ca/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/ntus-new-s66m-lab-focuses-nanotechnology-including-improving-dental-implants-6068551https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--zaucA9Fw--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/0420ntu.png?itok=yKtcK68vNanyang Technological University researchers are aiming to use nanotechnology to speed up recovery times for dental patients. The National Dental Centre Singapore hopes this innovation, which is not found in current implants, could lead to the first homegrown dental implant. This work is part of a new S$66-million corporate lab set up by NTU and Nanofilm Technologies International. Natalie Ong reports.

]]>1362026-04-21T00:07:30+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/e128d9c0-13e3-40c9-b1d4-74cfad9b062e/9161ec9b-dd1a-4fd6-b2d2-e2cdb2c61646/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-tonight/mon-20-apr-2026-6068626https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--nPi24kjO--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/21/1776703633-image.jpg?itok=EkqSX8clSingapore Tonight - Mon 20 Apr 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.

]]>29372026-04-21T00:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/29e75037-0a02-4ab3-a739-32b7324d808f/28e839da-204c-48c2-a62c-9aef3711042a/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/more-250-ai-experts-in-singapore-discuss-global-testing-standard-6068556https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--cEIWY7x1--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420ai.png?itok=j_7MZh0UMore than 250 AI experts in Singapore to discuss global testing standardSingapore's proposed standard on testing AI safety is being discussed by over 250 experts from around the world. It is part of meetings by the International Standards Organisation, and includes representatives from the US, China, South Korea and Japan. This is the first time the group has met in ASEAN. Nearly 100 AI standards have been published or are in the works — three times more than a-year-and-a-half ago. Nicolas Ng explains how the proposed standards could make AI systems more reliable, and how Singapore stands to benefit.

]]>2252026-04-20T23:53:37+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0d2178fc-f13a-48da-97ee-1e8896b1de7f/8b306cb1-a13d-44b1-9e98-ece9ee95660e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/most-employers-in-singapore-facing-higher-operating-costs-amid-rising-energy-prices-snef-poll-6068496https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--CjwUqv8w--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420snef.png?itok=fFHNEucKMost employers in Singapore facing higher operating costs amid rising energy prices: SNEF pollAccording to a Singapore National Employers Federation survey, as many as 96% of employers say they are facing higher operating costs, amid rising energy prices. The poll is based on responses from 210 companies across the manufacturing, services and construction sectors. The key components of higher operating costs are utilities and fuel at 70%, while materials and supplies, as well as air and sea freight account for more than 50%. More than half the firms surveyed are also concerned with rising manpower costs pressures.

]]>6062026-04-20T23:43:09+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/6e265e25-1a96-45ef-91ee-fa15c4dd36be/2bc23c2a-d841-4ced-9525-077e6d2841ba/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/ai-slopaganda-lego-style-ai-videos-bring-new-dimension-iran-war-6068466https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--uuEPFdxK--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420slopaganda.png?itok=yGhCbsWWA new dimension of war is playing out on hundreds of millions of smart devices. Online animations, with biases on both sides of the Iran conflict, are spreading like wildfire. "AI slopaganda" is the newest tool in the information war. Poh Kok Ing reports.

]]>2262026-04-20T23:32:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/dc3645f8-551e-4e95-96a3-58c5a194dd6f/cd117dbf-e3c4-4931-a3d5-8407abb32313/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/hong-kong-fire-survivors-return-wang-fuk-court-retrieve-belongings-6068356https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--E5X_dwdm--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420fire.png?itok=scuFQ9rpHong Kong fire: Survivors return to Wang Fuk Court to retrieve belongingsSurvivors of the Wang Fuk Court blaze — Hong Kong's deadliest fire in recent years — returned to the site of the disaster today to collect what's left inside their homes. Thousands of residents had signed up for the visits supervised by the government. The disaster had destroyed seven of the eight blocks in the estate and killed 168 people. About 6,000 residents are given three-hour windows to enter their homes to collect what they can. Jeraldine Yap reports from Hong Kong.

]]>1482026-04-20T23:23:03+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/fb6d7d30-081b-4762-9f6f-9a00424a40c6/23a3d639-76e2-4789-9497-a86863d0188b/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/pakistans-solar-boom-cushions-energy-crisis-amid-supply-disruptions-and-price-hikes-6068336https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--H_-OOzjK--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776690435-image.jpg?itok=5gZDa4oFAs turmoil in the Middle East sends shockwaves through global energy markets, Pakistan is grappling with prolonged power outages and a worsening liquefied natural gas (LNG) crunch. But a quiet solar boom is helping to cushion the blow. Across the country, more households, businesses and farmers are turning to solar power to reduce their reliance on an overstretched national grid and expensive imported fuels. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

]]>2342026-04-20T22:04:01+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/0a27dcf1-496c-4ebe-be15-22e2def843f9/87ea85b2-0b43-47ea-9190-d848e264ff1f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-tonight/mon-20-apr-2026-6068391https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--erMWoHrW--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776696735-image.jpg?itok=spLDD0SVAsia Tonight - Mon 20 Apr 2026News and views from around the region, delivered with uniquely Asian perspectives.

]]>28722026-04-20T22:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/a5b69b58-1785-4507-a5c1-7248f3acc270/2c8e536c-5f35-4efd-bf3f-8f8fc26cea9c/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/war-iran-prof-mohsen-milani-escalating-standoff-fragile-ceasefire-6068341https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--xT8nkQgd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776690439-image.jpg?itok=fTEAWzNvWar on Iran: Prof Mohsen Milani on escalating standoff, fragile ceasefireThe US has opened fire at and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions at sea have sparked concerns of a collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, which ends in two days. Professor Mohsen Milani, executive director at the University of South Florida's Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies, shared more about the escalating standoff and fragile ceasefire. Prof Milani is also the author of a new book, Iran's Rise and Rivalry with the US in the Middle East. 

]]>4552026-04-20T21:58:44+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/13fe8ecc-e6d6-4f13-b99e-e2f39e44ec40/70194f10-d4ca-43ab-a08f-2c4fb652c74f/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/us-attacks-and-seizes-iranian-cargo-ship-trying-pass-hormuz-blockade-6068321https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--H1zB81s4--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420iran.png?itok=novHGPv0US attacks and seizes Iranian cargo ship trying to pass Hormuz blockadeTehran has accused Washington of "armed piracy" and breaching a ceasefire, after US forces opened fire at and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said the US is not showing seriousness in ending the war. US negotiators will head to Pakistan today to continue negotiations. Tehran said it has no plans to attend the talks, but Pakistani officials said an Iranian delegation is expected in Islamabad tomorrow. Nick Harper reports from Washington DC and Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

]]>2932026-04-20T21:43:10+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/c9de5958-0930-4a88-b1ff-c6c70b8a6129/b8c3a306-3236-43ef-a21e-0783a28cf18e/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/pm-anwar-underscores-malaysias-active-non-alignment-policy-major-defence-exhibition-6068256https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--30Usf1QM--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776688033-image.jpg?itok=05WTes9dMalaysia is positioning itself as a steady hand amid rising global tensions. At a major defence exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim outlined the country’s stance on security, technology and global partnerships. He also emphasised Malaysia's non-aligned approach in an increasingly divided world. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur. 

]]>1332026-04-20T21:27:44+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/3c5fe33c-4346-4a67-89ae-0e41e3af73d6/e0831db2-de52-49b7-af1d-3761bfe84ae9/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/us-reiterates-unwavering-commitment-philippines-annual-balikatan-war-games-kick-6068271https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--RALQlmWV--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420balikatan.png?itok=v8wnTgf5The United States has reiterated "unwavering" commitment to the Philippines, as the allies begin their yearly Exercise Balikatan military drill amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. More than 17,000 soldiers, airmen and sailors are taking part over 19 days, including those from partner nations Australia, Canada, France, Japan and New Zealand. The war games will feature live-fire exercises in the north of the Philippines facing the Taiwan Strait and in a province off the disputed South China Sea. Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.

]]>5362026-04-20T21:19:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/5c8459c7-60fb-4b81-9c5c-3d2ee57f1a88/d3ba880b-826d-4a30-b896-000e0982e25d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/japan-warns-increased-risk-powerful-quakes-after-magnitude-77-tremor-rattles-northeast-coast-6068261https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--YL-E1ulP--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/0420japan.png?itok=fxVn9onXJapan warns of increased risk of powerful quakes after magnitude 7.7 tremor rattles northeast coastJapan has issued a special advisory, warning of an increased risk of magnitude 8 or stronger earthquakes. The alert covers more than 180 cities from Hokkaido to Chiba. It follows a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor that rattled off the Sanriku coast — strong enough to be felt in Tokyo that is a few hundred kilometres away. No immediate damage or injuries were reported. Michiyo Ishida reports from Tokyo.

]]>2242026-04-20T21:07:56+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/3efd281e-dbf8-4e7f-b410-9fe76d7661d7/90a608e5-9297-4e18-ae37-de91c475ef11/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/east-asia-tonight/mon-20-apr-2026-6068171https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--0wyNQdjd--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776687733-image.jpg?itok=VZEeIsdPEast Asia Tonight - Mon 20 Apr 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.

]]>29082026-04-20T20:00:00+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d61ad338-c9bb-44ea-9555-20765bc1008a/e603247e-e991-4e9b-83ec-8aee1bafe3da/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/water-puddle-causes-car-skid-overturn-malaysian-highway-6068131https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--4fZK0mr7--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/1776683235-image.jpg?itok=ZDMWBhmyWater puddle causes car to skid, overturn on Malaysian highway302026-04-20T19:15:43+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/fe106094-d804-46ae-9493-26df6239bd7f/608e3286-e01c-4fc1-a388-09f98b315b1d/main.mp4https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/hanoi-driver-escapes-just-train-hits-car-stuck-tracks-6068126https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--JTfoNsMF--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/20/hanoi-driver-train-car-stuck_thumb_0.png?itok=MuDtnhG1Hanoi driver escapes just before train hits car stuck on tracksA driver in Hanoi, Vietnam narrowly escaped being hit by a train after his car became stuck on railway tracks on Apr 18.
In CCTV footage shared on social media, a car is seen stranded at a railway crossing, trapped between the tracks and an automatic barrier.
The driver is seen attempting to lift the barrier with the help of passers-by.
But when the car fails to move, he abandons the vehicle and runs to safety — moments before a passing train crashes into it.

]]>362026-04-20T19:14:32+08:00https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/51bda6e7-cf1f-4886-bf04-9684f4274a6d/a6423901-1060-45dd-afb9-4b6f6b958dfd/main.mp4